KR20030066283A - Throwing game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a throwing type game machine applying a coin throwing game that is installed at indoor or outdoor public places such as a game room and be played easily even by one person. CONSTITUTION: The throwing type game machine includes a field plate having an effective area at one end; a target plate formed at one end of the field plate to set a standard; a sensor device installed near the effective area to sense the location of the coin in the effective area; at least one foul sensor installed at the filed plate; a coin collecting device disposed under the effective area; a control part to control the game machine; and a prize giving device disposed under the effective area. The prize is determined according to the distance from the target to the location of the thrown coin.

Description

Throwing Game Machine {THROWING GAME MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a throwing game machine, and more particularly, to a throwing game machine that can enjoy a conventional coin throwing game in a business such as a game room.

The game machine disclosed in the conventional game room is mainly a computer simulation game such as an arcade game or a martial art game. However, unlike the game method, a game machine combining the physical activity of the user with the game has been recently produced, and the game machine using the physical activity has a very positive response because it can combine both entertainment and physical exercise. For example, a game machine based on scoring a basketball ball, playing a drum, dancing, pressing a key, and the like is conventionally disclosed.

As such, game machines that have electronically automated entertainment based on daily physical activity have been developed for commercial purposes, and one of them is a throwing game machine. In the conventional coin throwing game, a predetermined reference point is set in the ground, and the player who throws the coin closest to the reference point proceeds in such a way that all the coins thrown by the remaining participants are taken.

However, the existing coin throwing game presupposes competition of two or more people, and requires at least two people to enjoy the game. In addition, an obscure judgment may occur because the subjective judgment of the distance from the reference is made.

An object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game machine that can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors, such as a game room based on the existing coin throwing game.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a throwing game machine that can enjoy the game through the process of obtaining points, as well as two or more people.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a throwing game machine capable of objectively determining the distance from the reference and minimizing the application of the decision.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a throwing game machine that can prevent the incidence of conventional throwing games by providing a prize, a predetermined coin or an exchange ticket as a reward corresponding to the coin throwing result.

1 is a perspective view selectively showing some components of a throwing game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of the throwing game machine of FIG.

3 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating the effective area of FIG. 2.

4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing the cover from the side to explain the cover of the throwing game machine of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view illustrating the top housing of the throwing game machine of FIG. 2.

6 is an internal configuration diagram of a control unit of the throwing game machine of the first embodiment.

7 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining a throwing game machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged perspective view for describing an effective area of the throwing game machine of FIG. 7.

9A is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a throwing game machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

9B is a side cross-sectional view of the sensor member of FIG. 9A.

FIG. 10 is a partially sectional perspective view for explaining the effective area of the throwing game machine of FIG. 9A.

11 is a partial perspective view partially showing a second lower housing of the throwing game machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a partial perspective view partially showing a second lower housing of the throwing game machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

100: throwing game machine 110: field plate

120: target plate 130: effective area

140: sensor member 150: fouling sensor

160: control unit 170: absence of goods payment

180: coin recovery member 210: top plate housing

220: first lower housing 230: second lower housing

240: left and right side plates 250: upper housing

In order to achieve the above object, the throwing game machine according to the present invention, the field plate forming the effective area of the game, the target plate formed at one end of the field plate, the sensor member for detecting the position of the coin in the effective area, A foul detection sensor mounted on the field plate to detect the game participant's body crossing a certain point, a coin collecting member mounted at the bottom of the effective area, a controller and a payout corresponding to the distance between the position of the coin and the target plate It includes a product supply absence.

The game participant stands on the opposite side of the target plate and tosses a coin so that the coin is placed in the effective area on the field plate. The sensor member of the throwing game machine detects the final position of the coin or the type of coin and transmits it to the controller, and the controller instructs the commodity dispensing member to compare the transmitted signal with the stored data and pay a corresponding price. The product payout member is controlled by the controller and pays the game participant a price corresponding to the coin throwing result.

The apparatus further includes at least one fouling sensor mounted on the field plate to form a boundary for strict determination. If the part of the participant's body, in particular the hand crosses the boundary, the foul detection sensor detects the foul and generates a foul indication and a warning sound.

Unlike a conventional coin throwing game, the game machine according to the present invention can enjoy a game even by one participant, and can trust objectivity by determining a coin's position by a sensor and a control. The sensor member of the game machine senses the state of the coin, the position of the coin, the kind of the coin, and the like, and a price corresponding to a prize ticket, an exchange ticket, or a coin medal is provided in correspondence to the distance between the coin position and the target plate.

In the present specification, the coin does not mean only metallic currency, but also includes a coin-shaped metal piece made for game purposes. That is, medals that are used for adult entertainment in conventional amusements can also be used as throwing game machines as coins.

The effective area is formed on the field plate, and the coin to be thrown can be added to the score by being located in the effective area, and the object corresponding to the result. The effective area may include a first opening door and a second opening door that form part of a plane on the field plate, and are opened and rotated downward by dividing the left and right sides of the field plate. At this time, while the first and second opening and closing doors are opened, coins in the effective area are transferred to the coin collecting member. The camera image may be used to measure the distance between the coin located on the effective area and the target plate, and a plurality of conductor bars mounted on the first and second opening and closing doors may be used.

In addition to the camera, other sensor members may be used to measure the type of coin and the position of the coin. For example, the position of coins can be detected by placing a plurality of laser sensors that can only detect whether they pass or not, and an advanced laser sensor that can detect the size and position of an object within a certain area. It can also be placed adjacent to to detect the location of the coin.

However, the effective area is not limited to the plane formed on the field plate. According to another preferred embodiment, the effective area may comprise a plurality of throwing grooves with open inlets exposed on the field plate. The effective area is divided by a plurality of throwing grooves, and coins entering the inlet of the throwing grooves are sensed by sensors mounted on the bottom of each throwing groove so that a corresponding price is paid through the commodity dispensing member.

As a product payment member of the game machine, a device for paying a prize number corresponding to a game result, a device for paying a corresponding number of medals, and a device for paying an exchange ticket in which the contents of the corresponding prize are printed are used.

A top plate housing in which the field plate is disposed, a first bottom housing supporting one side of the top housing, a second bottom housing supporting the other side of the top housing and including a product dispensing member and an operation switch, respectively, mounted on left and right sides of the top housing The shape of the throwing game machine can be embodied by further comprising a side plate and a back plate mounted on the back of the first lower housing and the target plate.

A field plate is placed on the top housing to form a predetermined height, and coins not thrown on the field plate are firstly discarded from the sensing object. Coins that are not thrown on the field plate, particularly the effective area, flow directly into the coin recovery member along the inclined surfaces formed to the left and right of the effective area.

The foul detection sensor is mounted on the field plate or the top housing, and is preferably arranged symmetrically to detect whether the game participant's body crosses a certain boundary. In addition, the top housing may be equipped with a speaker for visually expressing the effect of the game and a display unit for visually expressing. The speaker and the display unit can guide the start, progress, result and end of the game.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited or limited by the following embodiments.

Example 1

1 is a perspective view selectively showing some components of a throwing game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the throwing game machine 100 includes a field plate 110 forming an effective area 130, a target plate 120 fixed to an end at which an effective area 130 is formed, and an effective area 130. Camera 140 for recording the image of the coin is mounted on the top of the fouling sensor 150 mounted adjacent to the field plate 110, coin recovery member 180 mounted to the lower portion of the effective area 130, The control unit 160 for controlling the game machine and a commodity dispensing member 170 that pays a price corresponding to the distance between the coin and the target plate 120.

When the coin is thrown on the field plate 110 and positioned in the effective area 130, the camera 140 records an image of the coin, and the controller controls the type of coin thrown and the coin and target plate through the recorded image. Determine the distance between 120. The controller 160 instructs the payment of the sweepstakes to the commodity dispensing member so as to compensate the price corresponding to the type of coin and the degree to which the coin is close to the target plate.

After a predetermined time elapses, the first opening / closing door 132 and the second opening / closing door 134 constituting the effective area 130 are opened downward so that coins in the effective area 130 fall into the coin collecting member 180. Stored. As soon as the first and second opening and closing doors 132 and 134 are closed again, the game is reset to wait for a new coin throw.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the throwing game machine of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the effective area of FIG. 2.

2 and 3, the throwing game machine 100 of the present embodiment, in addition to the above components, the upper plate housing 210, the first lower housing 220, the second lower housing 230, the back plate 270 And left and right side plates 240. The upper housing 250 is mounted between the upper and left and right side plates 240 of the effective area 130, and is disposed between the upper housing 250 and the upper plate housing 210 and supported by the side plate 240 to rotate. The cover 280 that opens and closes the region 130 and the cover driving member 282 that opens the cover 280 to open the effective region 130 when the operation switch 235 is pressed are further included.

The top housing 210 is positioned to maintain a constant height from the bottom surface to fit the coin throwing of the game participants. It is preferable that the fixed height is at least 40 centimeters from the ground. In addition, the upper plate housing 210 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape, the upper surface is about 46 centimeters in width, about 220 centimeters in length is suitable for coin throwing game.

The field plate 110 is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate housing 210 with a predetermined height difference, and left and right sides of the field plate 110 are formed with an inclined surface 115 to which the upper surface of the upper plate housing 210 is connected to form a field plate ( 110 and the upper plate housing 210 is separated. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment and the field plate 110 is distinguished from the upper plate housing 210, even if the field plate and the upper plate housing is formed on the same plane is included in the present invention.

Four to six fouling sensors 150 and two speakers 212 are mounted on the upper housing 210 or the field plate 110. The upper surface of the field plate 110 is equipped with a display unit 214 consisting of a plurality of LEDs to visually express the start, progress, result and end of the game. In this case, the plurality of fouling sensors 150 may be arranged symmetrically about the field plate 110. When the part of the participant's body is detected by the fouling sensor 150 during the game, the controller 160 Through the speaker 214, a beep and a game result may be invalidated.

The coin collecting member is positioned below the first and second opening and closing doors 132 and 134, and the first and second opening and closing doors 132 and 134 are opened and closed by a driving means such as a motor to collect the thrown coins.

In addition, the inclined surface 216 is formed in the upper and lower housings 210 on the left and right sides of the effective region 130, and the lower portion of the inclined surface 216 is connected to the coin collecting member 180 to form the field plate 110 and the effective region. Coins outside 130 are dropped along the inclined surface 216 and collected by the coin recovery member 180.

The first lower housing 220 and the second lower housing 230 are mounted on both lower sides of the upper housing 210 to support the upper housing 210. The first lower housing 220 is positioned below the target plate 120 and the effective area 130 to form a space for accommodating the coin recovery member 180. Accordingly, the second lower housing 230 is disposed at the coin throwing position of the game participant of the upper housing 210 to control the throwing game machine 100 therein and a predetermined number of prize tickets corresponding to the game result. It includes a product supply member 170 for discharging. The commodity dispensing member 170 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes two gift certificate receiving spaces 174 and a gift certificate discharging device 176, and the gift certificate is discharged to the gift certificate outlet 172 by the gift certificate discharging device 176. An operation switch 235 is mounted on an upper portion of the second lower housing 230.

4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing the cover from the side to explain the cover of the throwing game machine of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the left and right side plates 240 are mounted on the left and right sides of the upper plate housing 210, the rear plate 270, and the upper housing 250, and the pivot shaft 284 of the cover 280 is the left and right side plates ( 240). The cover 280 according to the present embodiment is made of a transparent transparent resin in a cylindrical shape and is closed by the cover driving motor 282 when the operation switch 235 is pressed. The cover driving motor forms a sprocket on one side and a groove corresponding to the sprocket forms a curved surface of the cover 280 so that the sprocket and the groove are engaged with each other so that the cover 280 is opened and closed.

In the present embodiment, the cylindrical cover 280 made of a transparent resin is supported by the left and right side plates 240, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and other types of covers or other opening and closing covers may also be included in the present invention. have.

A premium accommodating space 252 for displaying a premium and a prize confirmation window 254 for identifying a received item are formed on the upper housing 250.

Hereinafter, the operation sequence of the coin throwing device described above will be briefly described.

When the game participant presses the operation switch 235, the game starts with a sound and an indication indicating the start from the speaker 212 and the display unit 214. As the cover 280 covering the effective area is rotated together with an indication of the start, the space between the upper housing 210 and the upper housing 250 is opened. The cover 280 is to prevent throwing foreign matter or throwing coins before the game starts when the game is not in progress.

When the cover 280 is rotated to allow the game participant to throw a coin, the game participant throws one or more coins at a time. To prevent cheating during coin throwing, the foul detection sensor 150 located at a distance from the coin throwing position detects whether the game player throws the coin over the foul line.

When the coin is thrown without committing a foul, the type of coin and the position of the coin are measured through the camera 140 installed at the bottom of the upper housing 250. As a result of the measurement, when the coin thrown in the effective area is measured to be within a predetermined distance, a corresponding number of prize vouchers are discharged through the product dispensing member 170.

FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view illustrating the top housing of the throwing game machine of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 5, an effective area 130 is formed in the upper housing 210, and the effective area 130 includes a first opening / closing door 132 and a second opening / closing door 134. Inclined surfaces 216 are formed on the left and right sides of the effective area 130 so that the lower portion of the inclined surface 216 extends to the coin recovery member 180.

The controller 160 measures the type of coins thrown through the camera 140 and the distance between the coins and the target plate 120, and then controls the first opening / closing door 132 and the second opening / closing door 134. The coin is collected and collected by the coin collecting member 180 disposed below the coin.

In this embodiment, the inclined surface 216 is formed on the left and right to collect coins out of the effective area 130. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the inclined surface may be formed at the front and rear positions of the effective area.

The display unit 214 emits a plurality of lamps included therein in a predetermined order to induce game progress or game participation. In this embodiment, the display unit 214 is constituted by an LED lamp. Preferably, the order of light emission is different in each case to induce game progression and game participation.

The foul detection sensor 150 is adjacent to the field plate 110 or the top housing 210 to detect whether the arm or body part of the game participant has crossed the foul line indicated on the top of the top housing 210. Is placed on. As the foul detection sensor 150, an optical sensor or a high frequency sensor is preferable.

The foul detection sensor 150 may be mounted symmetrically on the field plate 110 or the top housing 210 in one or more sensors, and may be mounted on the left and right side plates 240.

The camera 140 is mounted on the bottom surface of the upper housing 250, and records an image for detecting the type of coin thrown and / or the distance from the target plate 120 to the coin position.

The target sensor may be mounted on the target plate in order to detect when a coin is supported by the target plate 120. The target sensor may determine a case where the coin stops while supporting the target plate 120 as a contact sensor.

6 is an internal configuration diagram of a control unit of the throwing game machine of the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the controller 160 covers the driver 161, the sound generator 162, the display driver 163, the coin identification and position detector 164, the foul detector 165, and the coin recovery device. And a driver 166, a product dispensing member driver 167, and a memory 168.

When the operation switch 235 is pressed, the driving unit 161 opens the cover 280 through the cover driving member 282 in response to a signal from the control unit 160. The cover 280 is opened and closed by signals of the controller 160 and the cover driver 161, and when a malfunction occurs, the cover 280 transmits a malfunction occurrence signal of the cover to the controller 160.

The sound generator 162 and the display driver 163 operate the speaker 212 and the display unit 214 to induce game progress or game participation according to signals from the controller 160. Each driver 162 or 163 transmits a malfunction occurrence signal to the controller 160 when the speaker 212 or the display 214 malfunctions.

The coin collecting device driving unit 166 generates a signal for driving the coin collecting device in response to the coin collecting signal of the controller 160 after the coin throwing of the game participant, and when the switch unit or the coin collecting device malfunctions, The coin collecting device malfunction signal is transmitted to the controller 160.

The commodity dispensing member driving unit 167 converts the game result of the game participant into a signal that can be recognized by the prize voucher discharging device corresponding to the game result output signal of the controller 160 and discharges a predetermined number of prize vouchers. In addition, when the gift voucher is malfunctioning or the gift voucher outlet is blocked, the commodity dispensing member driver 167 transmits a malfunction signal of the gift voucher discharge to the controller 160.

The coin identification / position sensing unit 164 operates the camera 140 and the target sensor after a predetermined time has elapsed in response to the signal of the control unit 160, and the game participant throws the game using the signals inputted from them. Determine the face value of a coin and the position of the coin. When the liquid face value and the position thrown by the camera 140 cannot be determined, it is determined whether the coin thrown by the target sensor is in contact with the target plate 120.

The foul detecting unit 165 operates the foul detecting sensor 150 in response to the foul detecting start signal of the controller 160, and when the foul detecting sensor 150 detects the foul signal for a predetermined time during the game, the signal is detected. It transmits to the control unit 160. In addition, the foul detection unit 165 transmits a malfunction signal to the controller 160 when the foul detection sensor 150 detects a malfunction.

The controller 160 controls the plurality of driving units and the sensing unit as described above, and determines a reward according to the coin throwing result according to a preset game determination criterion. For example, the controller 160 throws the detected result of the camera 140. If the coin is supported on the target plate 120 and approached within 50% of the coin diameter, 100 prizes are given. If the coin is stopped in contact with the target plate 120, 10 prizes are given. When the distance between the thrown coin and the target plate 120 is within 50% of the coin diameter, two sheets may determine a criterion such as giving a prize.

In addition, the controller 160 may stop the game progress or do not start the game at all when the above-described malfunction of the driving unit and the sensing unit occurs, and outputs an error generation signal by a predetermined method.

The memory 168 stores programs related to the operation and control of the throwing game machine, game determination reference information, sound information, display lighting sequence information, and the like.

Example 2

The throwing game machine 300 according to the second embodiment includes a field plate 310, a target plate 320, an effective area 330, a foul detecting sensor, a coin collecting member 380, a controller and a product dispensing member. .

In addition, the throwing game machine 300 according to the second embodiment, in addition to the above components, the upper plate housing 410, the first lower housing 420, the second lower housing, the back plate, the left and right side plates, the upper housing, the cover and the cover It further includes a drive member.

The components of this embodiment are substantially the same as the corresponding components in the first embodiment and function substantially the same. Therefore, repeated description will be omitted. In the second embodiment, the configuration of the effective area for detecting the position of the coin is different from the configuration of the first embodiment, and thus the mounting position and operation method of the sensor are different.

FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view for describing a throwing game machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged perspective view for explaining an effective area of the throwing game machine according to the second embodiment.

7 and 8, the effective area 330 includes a plurality of throwing grooves 332, and the throwing grooves 332 are arranged in a line to form an open inlet on the field plate. Each throwing groove 332 has a corresponding score, when the coin passes through the throwing groove 332 to obtain a score corresponding to each throwing groove. On the bottom of each throwing groove 332 is mounted a sensor 340 for detecting whether the coin passes.

According to this embodiment, the throwing groove 333 closest to the target plate 320 of the throwing grooves 332 has an opening having a width that can pass only when coins are erected, and the thrown coin is the throwing groove 333. ), You get the best score in the game.

In addition, a partition wall 334 is formed between the throwing grooves 332, and an inclined surface is formed at an upper end of the partition wall 334 toward the target plate, that is, the side where the coin is thrown. Because the incline is oriented to the target plate, the chances of the thrown coin bounce in the direction of flying again add to the fun of the game.

The coin passing through the throwing groove 332 is collected by the coin collecting member 380 through the bottom of the throwing groove 332, and whether or not the coin passes by the sensor 340 mounted on the bottom of the throwing groove 332. You will know. The controller determines which throwing groove 332 has passed by the sensor 340, and then discharges the corresponding cost through the goods dispensing member.

Example 3

The throwing game machine 500 according to the third embodiment includes a field plate 510, a target plate 520, an effective area 530, a foul detecting sensor, a coin collecting member, a controller, and a product dispensing member.

In addition, the throwing game machine 500 according to the second embodiment includes a top plate housing 610, a first lower housing, a second lower housing, a back plate, left and right side plates, an upper housing, a cover, and a cover driving member in addition to the above components. It includes more.

The components of this embodiment are substantially the same as the corresponding components in the first embodiment and function substantially the same. Therefore, repeated description will be omitted. In the third embodiment, the configuration of the effective area for detecting the position of the coin is different from that of the first embodiment, and the mounting position and operation method of the sensor are different accordingly.

9A is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a throwing game machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the sensor member of FIG. 9A. 10 is a partially sectional perspective view for explaining the effective area of the throwing game machine according to the third embodiment.

9A and 9B, the effective area 530 and the lower portion of the target plate 520 are shown. As a feature of this embodiment, the sensor member is disposed in the left and right directions on the field sensor member 540 and the target plate 520 including a plurality of conductor bars 544 arranged in parallel in the left and right directions on the effective area 530. A target sensor member 545 including a conductive bar 546 and a current detector 548 electrically connected to both conductor bars 544 and 546.

When the thrown coin electrically connects two or more conductor bars, current flows between the conductor bars 544 and 546, and the current detector 548 senses the current to detect the coin thrown position.

It is preferable that at least 5 volts be applied to the conductor bars 544 and 546 because the coins may not be tight enough to disturb the current between the conductor bars 544 and 546. This is because current may flow even when there is a gap between the coin and the conductor bar when a voltage of 5 volts or more is applied.

The present embodiment assumes a coin having a diameter of 25 mm, so that the field sensor member 540 has a first field conductor bar 544-1 having a width of 3 mm from the target plate 520, and a second field conductor bar 554 having a width of 10 mm. 2), a 10 mm wide third field conductor bar 544-3 and a 10 mm wide fourth field conductor bar 544-4 are disposed between them, forming a spacing of 1 mm, 5 mm and 5 mm, with an effective area therebetween. 530 is disposed. The conductor bar 546 of the target sensor member 545 is a conductor plate having a width of 20 mm and is attached on the target plate 520 spaced 5 mm from the effective area.

Therefore, when the coin comes into contact with the third field conductor bar 544-3, current flows through the fourth field conductor bar 544-4 to obtain a four-stage score (× 1), and the coin is second. When it comes in contact with the field conductor bar 544-2, current flows through the third field conductor bar 544-3 to obtain a three-stage score (× 2), and the coin is the first field conductor bar 544-2. 2), a current flows through the second field conductor bar 544-3 to obtain a score of two levels (× 10). If the coin is in contact with the conductor bar 546 on the target plate 520, the current flows to obtain a first stage score (× 100).

As in the first embodiment, the effective area 530 includes a first open / close door and a second open / close door 532, 534, and the field sensor member 540 is a first field sensor mounted on the first open / close door 532. And a second field sensor member 542 mounted on the member 541 and the second open / close door 534.

The first and second field sensor members 541 and 542 are separated to operate the opening and closing doors 532 and 534 of the effective area 530 and the neighboring conductor bars 544 on the first and second field sensor members 541 and 542. Have the same function, and are electrically connected to the current detector 548, respectively.

FIG. 10 illustrates a portion of the doors 532 and 534 virtually cut to explain the inclined surfaces of the first opening / closing door 532 and the second opening / closing door 534. Referring to FIG. 10, ends of the first opening / closing door and the second opening / closing doors 532 and 534 are closed by forming inclined surfaces. If the end of each door is perpendicular to the upper surface, it is not suitable for the game machine in which the entire plane should be covered with conductor bars because the trajectories of the corners furthest from the rotation axis do not overlap each other or have a certain distance between the doors.

Therefore, according to the present exemplary embodiment, an inclined surface is formed at an end of the first opening / closing door 532, and an upper surface thereof has a wider width than the lower surface, and an inclined surface of the first opening / closing door 532 is formed at the end of the second opening / closing door 534. A corresponding inclined surface is formed so that the lower surface is wider than the upper surface. As shown in A, protrusion lines 533 are formed along the top edge of the first opening / closing door 532, and correspondingly, protrusion lines 533 are received at the top edge of the second opening / closing door 534. An accommodating part 535 is formed. The protrusion line 533 and the receiving portion 535 may be formed to provide sufficient space for the conductor bar 544 to be mounted at the top edge of the first opening / closing door 532.

The second opening / closing door 534 rotates and opens earlier than the first opening / closing door 532, and closes later to smoothly open and close the opening / closing door.

Example 4

11 is a partial perspective view partially showing a second lower housing of the throwing game machine according to the fourth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11, the second lower housing 830 is equipped with an operation switch 835, a controller 760, and a product dispensing member 770, and the product dispensing member 770 is a second lower housing 830. The coin receiving device 776 mounted therein to receive coins or medals, and the coin discharge device 776 for discharging a predetermined number of coins from the coin receiving space 774 and the coin holder 772 on which the discharged coins are placed. Include. The controller receives a signal regarding the type of coin or the position of the coin from the sensor and drives the coin discharging device 776 to discharge a corresponding number of coins. The coin discharging device 776 discharges a controlled number of coins to the coin holder 772.

The present embodiment is characterized in that the coins are provided at a corresponding price depending on the type of coins or the distance between the target plate and the coins. Components other than the product dispensing member are substantially the same in structure and function as the other components of the first embodiment, and thus, repeated portions of the description of the first embodiment will be omitted.

However, the product dispensing member 770 in this embodiment is not limited to the configuration of the first embodiment, and may have the same configuration as the second embodiment or the third embodiment. Such design changes will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Example 5

12 is a partial perspective view partially showing a second lower housing of the throwing game machine according to the fifth embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12, the operation switch 1035, the controller 960, and the product dispensing member 970 are mounted on the second lower housing 1030, and the product dispensing member 970 is provided with the second lower housing 1030. The printer includes a paper receiving space 974 mounted inside the printer and a printer 976 for printing and discharging prize contents on the printing paper. The controller 960 receives a signal regarding the type of coin or the position of the coin from the sensor and drives the printer 976 to print a corresponding exchange ticket. Predetermined prizes are displayed on the exchange ticket discharged by the printer 976, and prizes corresponding to the exchange ticket can be displayed in the prize accommodating space and the prize confirmation window in the upper part of the upper housing.

This embodiment is characterized in that by printing a variety of exchange tickets at a corresponding price in accordance with the type of coin or the distance between the target plate and the coin. Components other than the product dispensing member are substantially the same in structure and function as the other components of the first embodiment, and thus the portions that are repeated with the description of the first embodiment will be omitted.

However, the product dispensing member 970 in the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration of the first embodiment, and may have the same configuration as the second embodiment or the third embodiment. Such design changes will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

As described above, the throwing game machine according to the present invention is installed and operated in a business place, such as a game room to enable a conventional coin throwing game in the game room. In addition, since the game is played according to a predetermined order and rules, even one person can enjoy a conventional coin throwing game.

In addition, it is always fair and objective because the coin to be thrown judges the game result at a rate close to a certain point and pays a corresponding price corresponding to the result of the determination.

As described above, although described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and modified within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. It will be appreciated that it can be changed.

Claims (34)

In a throwing game machine that pays a corresponding cost depending on the distance between the coin to be thrown and the target, A field plate forming an effective area at one end; A target plate formed at one end of the field plate and serving as a reference for the effective area; Sensor means mounted adjacent to the effective area for sensing a position of a coin in the effective area; At least one foul detection sensor mounted to the field plate; A coin recovery member disposed below the effective area; A controller for controlling a game machine; And And a product payout means for paying a price corresponding to a distance between a coin position and the target plate. The method of claim 1, The effective area may include a first opening and closing door and a second opening and closing door which is divided into left and right and rotates downwardly, wherein the first and second opening and closing doors are opened and closed under the control of the controller to be located on the effective area. Throwing game machine, characterized in that for transferring to the coin collecting member. The method of claim 1, An upper plate housing in which the field plate is disposed; A first lower housing supporting one side of the upper housing; A second lower housing supporting the other side of the upper housing and including the goods dispensing means and an operation switch; Side plates respectively mounted on left and right sides of the upper plate housing; And And a rear plate mounted on the rear surface of the first lower housing and the target plate. The method of claim 3, The field plate has a predetermined height is disposed on the top housing, throwing game machine, characterized in that the left and right sides of the field plate to form an inclined surface connected to the top surface of the top housing. The method of claim 4, wherein At least one speaker, the fouling sensor and the display unit is formed on the top housing or the field plate throwing game machine, characterized in that. The method of claim 3, An upper housing mounted between an upper portion of the effective area and the left and right side plates; A cover disposed between the upper housing and the upper plate housing and supported by the side plate to open and close the effective area while rotating; And And a lid driving member which opens the lid and opens the effective area when the operation switch is pressed. The method of claim 6, And the sensor means is at least one camera mounted on top of the effective area to photograph coins in the effective area, wherein the camera is mounted on a bottom surface of the upper housing. The method of claim 7, wherein The cover is made of a transparent transparent cylindrical resin, throwing game machine, characterized in that the cover is opened and closed by at least one cover driving motor engaged along the cylindrical curved surface. The method of claim 7, wherein The upper housing is throwing game machine, characterized in that it further comprises a prize accommodating space for accommodating the prize and a prize confirmation window formed on one side of the prize accommodating space. The method of claim 3, The upper plate housing includes at least one inclined surface formed adjacent to the left and right of the effective area, the lower portion of the throwing game machine, characterized in that leading to the coin collecting member. The method of claim 3, The goods dispensing means includes at least one prize space accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing for accommodating a prize right and a prize ticket discharging device for discharging the received prize right to the outside of the second lower housing, and controlled by the controller. By the prize ticket transfer device is a throwing game machine, characterized in that for discharging a controlled number of prize tickets. The method of claim 3, The commodity dispensing means includes a coin accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing for accommodating coins or medals, a coin discharging device for discharging a predetermined number of coins from the coin accommodating space, and a coin support on which the discharged coins are placed. And the coin discharging device is controlled by the controller. The method of claim 3, The product dispensing means includes a paper accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing and a printer for printing the contents of the prizes on the print paper and discharging the prize contents, wherein the printer is controlled by the controller. Throwing game machine. In a throwing game machine that pays a corresponding cost depending on the distance between the coin to be thrown and the target, A field plate forming an effective area at one end; A target plate formed at one end of the field plate and serving as a reference for the effective area; A field sensor member including a plurality of conductor bars horizontally disposed horizontally on the effective area; A target sensor member including a conductor bar disposed in the left and right directions on the target plate; A current detector electrically connected to the conductor bars of the field sensor member and the target sensor member; At least one foul detection sensor mounted to the field plate; A coin recovery member disposed below the effective area; A controller for controlling a game machine; And And a product payout means for paying a price corresponding to a distance between a coin position and the target plate. The method of claim 14, Throwing game machine, characterized in that a voltage of 5 volts or more is applied to the conductor bar. The method of claim 14, The effective area may include a first opening and closing door and a second opening and closing door which is divided into left and right and rotates downwardly, wherein the first and second opening and closing doors are opened and closed under the control of the controller to be located on the effective area. To the coin recovery member, wherein the field sensor member includes a first field sensor member formed on the first open / close door and a second field sensor member formed on the second open / close door. Throwing game machine. The method of claim 16, An inclined surface is formed at an end of the first opening / closing door so that an upper surface has a wider width than a lower surface, and an inclined surface corresponding to an inclined surface of the first opening / closing door is formed at an end of the second opening / closing door so that a lower surface thereof is wider than an upper surface thereof. And the second opening / closing door is opened earlier than the first opening / closing door and is closed later. The method of claim 14, An upper plate housing in which the field plate is disposed; A first lower housing supporting one side of the upper housing; A second lower housing supporting the other side of the upper housing and including the goods dispensing means and an operation switch; Side plates respectively mounted on left and right sides of the upper plate housing; And And a rear plate mounted on the rear surface of the first lower housing and the target plate. The method of claim 18, At least one speaker, the fouling sensor and the display unit is formed on the top housing or the field plate throwing game machine, characterized in that. The method of claim 18, An upper housing mounted between an upper portion of the effective area and the left and right side plates; A cover disposed between the upper housing and the upper plate housing and supported by the side plate to open and close the effective area while rotating; And And a lid driving member which opens the lid and opens the effective area when the operation switch is pressed. The method of claim 18, The upper plate housing includes at least one inclined surface formed adjacent to the left and right of the effective area, the lower portion of the throwing game machine, characterized in that leading to the coin collecting member. The method of claim 18, The goods dispensing means may include at least one prize space accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing and accommodating a prize ticket and a prize ticket discharging device for discharging the received prize ticket to the outside of the second lower housing, and controlled by the controller. By the prize ticket transfer device is a throwing game machine, characterized in that for discharging a controlled number of prize tickets. The method of claim 18, The commodity dispensing means includes a coin accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing for accommodating coins or medals, a coin discharging device for discharging a predetermined number of coins from the coin accommodating space, and a coin support on which the discharged coins are placed. And the coin discharging device is controlled by the controller. The method of claim 18, The product dispensing means includes a paper accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing and a printer for printing the contents of the prizes on the print paper and discharging the prize contents, wherein the printer is controlled by the controller. Throwing game machine. In a throwing game machine that pays a corresponding cost depending on the distance between the coin to be thrown and the target, A field plate forming an effective area at one end; A target plate formed at one end of the field plate and serving as a reference for the effective area; A plurality of throwing grooves disposed in the effective area and arranged to form an open inlet on the field plate; At least one sensor mounted on each bottom of the throwing groove to detect whether a coin passes; At least one foul detection sensor mounted to the field plate; A coin recovery member disposed below the effective area; A controller for controlling a game machine; And And a product payout means for paying a price corresponding to a distance between a coin position and the target plate. The method of claim 25, The throwing groove is a throwing game machine, characterized in that the throwing grooves are arranged in a line with a rectangular inlet, immediately adjacent to the target plate has a width of the opening that can pass through the coin set up. The method of claim 25, Throwing game machine, characterized in that the inclined surface oriented to the target plate is formed on the top of the partition formed between the throwing groove. The method of claim 25, An upper plate housing in which the field plate is disposed; A first lower housing supporting one side of the upper housing; A second lower housing supporting the other side of the upper housing and including the goods dispensing means and an operation switch; Side plates respectively mounted on left and right sides of the upper plate housing; And And a rear plate mounted on the rear surface of the first lower housing and the target plate. The method of claim 28, At least one speaker, the fouling sensor and the display unit is formed on the top housing or the field plate throwing game machine, characterized in that. The method of claim 28, An upper housing mounted between an upper portion of the effective area and the left and right side plates; A cover disposed between the upper housing and the upper plate housing and supported by the side plate to open and close the effective area while rotating; And And a lid driving member which opens the lid and opens the effective area when the operation switch is pressed. The method of claim 28, The upper plate housing includes at least one inclined surface formed adjacent to the left and right of the effective area, the lower portion of the throwing game machine, characterized in that leading to the coin collecting member. The method of claim 28, The goods dispensing means may include at least one prize space accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing and accommodating a prize ticket and a prize ticket discharging device for discharging the received prize ticket to the outside of the second lower housing, and controlled by the controller. By the prize ticket transfer device is a throwing game machine, characterized in that for discharging a controlled number of prize tickets. The method of claim 28, The commodity dispensing means includes a coin accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing for accommodating coins or medals, a coin discharging device for discharging a predetermined number of coins from the coin accommodating space, and a coin support on which the discharged coins are placed. And the coin discharging device is controlled by the controller. The method of claim 28, The product dispensing means includes a paper accommodating space mounted inside the second lower housing and a printer for printing the contents of the prizes on the print paper and discharging the prize contents, wherein the printer is controlled by the controller. Throwing game machine.