JP2000000367A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To collectively and orderly house cords and the like in a mechanism frame body and to prevent a problem of disconnection by arranging a winning ball passage in the mechanism frame body rotatably arranged at the back of a front frame, and arranging the wiring housing part for housing the cord and the like such as a lead wire. SOLUTION: A mechanism plate 3 is fixed to a back face of an architrave-shaped front frame 1 opening a window 2 in the central part so as to block up the window 2 from the back. This mechanism plate 3 is formed in a shallow basket shape out of a metallic plate, and a mechanism frame body 7 connected through a winning ball guiding gutter to a winning ball storage tank of the upper part of the back face, is arranged in the side part. The mechanism frame body 7 has an almost L-shaped baseplate 8, and the winning ball storage part 9 and the frame part 12 for housing upper/lower stopper members for controlling discharge of winning balls, are integrally arranged on one surface side. The other surface side of the frame body 7 is formed in a basket shape having opening one surface, and the inside is partitioned into two chambers 16, 17 by a case 15 so that a driving part 18 and the like of a winning ball device is housed in the chamber 16 and a cord 19 and the like is housed in the chamber 17, respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement of a mechanism frame for storing mechanical parts for controlling a prize ball and a safe ball of a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a pachinko machine counts a ball launched from a hit ball launching device as a safe ball when the ball hits a safe ball receptacle provided on a game board, and a predetermined number of prize balls. Is released to the player, while the ball that did not become a safe ball is collected as an out ball, and the game is established in relation to putting in and out the ball, but the safe ball counting and prize ball releasing operations are This is performed by mechanical components provided behind the game board, specifically, on the back of the mechanism board to which the game board is attached.

At present, some of these mechanical parts are directly mounted on the back of the mechanical plate. However, mechanical parts are unitized for manufacturing / assembly or maintenance / inspection, and parts for each system are previously determined. 2. Description of the Related Art A method of assembling a plurality of types of parts at once during assembly is being implemented.

As one method of unitizing the mechanical parts, a frame body in which the parts are incorporated in a synthetic resin as a material, that is, a mechanical frame body is formed, a predetermined ball passage is formed at the time of manufacturing the frame body, and at the same time a prize ball device is formed. It has been practiced to integrally form a mounting portion for incorporating a safety ball detector or the like. For this reason, the mounting position of the component is specified, and the relationship between the components is accurately determined, so that it is possible to assemble with high accuracy and to assemble easily and quickly.

[0005]

However, even if the unit is formed by the above-mentioned mechanism frame, it is not sufficient to arrange the parts only by the mechanical parts. Need to improve. The present invention has been developed in view of such a point, and various cords such as lead wires wired along the rear surface of the mechanism frame are collectively housed in the mechanism frame and arranged to reduce breakage. It is intended to propose a pachinko machine that solves the problem at the same time.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made based on the above-mentioned object, and is characterized by being provided behind a front frame and rotatably provided by a hinge portion. A pachinko machine having a body, a mechanism frame body provided with a prize ball path, and a wiring storage section for storing cords such as lead wires connected to electrical components. is there.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine, wherein the award ball passage and the wiring storage portion are formed along a vertically long portion of a mechanism frame.

[0008] The present invention also provides a pachinko machine, wherein the wire storage section is provided between the prize ball path and the front frame.

The present invention also provides a pachinko machine according to the pachinko machine, wherein a lead wire for transmitting a signal from a detector for detecting a prize ball in the prize ball passage is wired in the wiring storage section. To provide. Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010]

Embodiment

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a use state of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of a main part of the upper figure, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional front view taken along line I-III.
FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional front view taken along a line IV, and FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional left side view of a main part.

In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a front frame having a window 2 formed in a central portion and formed in a frame shape, and reference numeral 3 denotes a mechanism plate fixed to the back of the front frame so as to close the window 2 from behind.

The mechanism plate 3 is formed in a shallow case shape with a metal plate. A game plate 4 to be carried through the window 2 of the front frame 1 is fixed to the inside front surface of the game plate 4 so as to be freely attached and detached. A prize ball storage tank 5 is provided on the upper portion of the rear surface, and a prize ball guide gutter 6 is provided so as to be connected to the tank. I'm facing.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mechanism frame 7 has a vertically extending portion 7a along one side edge of the rear surface of the mechanism plate 3, and a portion extending horizontally at right angles from the lower end of this portion. 7b
The portion 7a is provided with a prize ball device, and the portion 7b is provided with a safe ball detector.

In this embodiment, the mechanism frame 7 is formed around a base plate 8 having a substantially L-shape which is arranged at the center in this embodiment, and award balls are stored on one surface thereof (rear surface when viewed from the pachinko machine main body). A prize ball storage section 9 of a prize ball device for releasing a prize ball, and a frame portion 12 for accommodating upper and lower stopper members 10 and 11 for controlling release of a prize ball are integrally provided, and a first chamber 13 is formed. ing.

On the other side of the frame 7, an edge frame 14 is set up along the peripheral edge over the entire circumference, and is formed in a housing shape having one open side, and the inside thereof is divided into two parts. A second chamber 16 and a third chamber 17 are provided in which the case 15 is housed. Further, the driving parts 18 of the prize ball apparatus are provided in the second chamber 16, and the solenoid of the prize ball apparatus is provided in the third chamber 17. , And the cords 19 such as the lead wire of the safe ball detector.

FIG. 3 shows the inside of the first chamber 13, in which the prize ball storage section 9 of the prize ball device formed in a meandering cylindrical shape.
The lower part 9a can be swung about the support shaft 20 as a fulcrum, and always faces the lower stopper 11 to store prize balls. When the stopper 11 is opened according to the release instruction, the prize ball discharge gutter 21 is rotated by the rotation of the groove wheel. The prize ball can be released.

On the other hand, when the ball is removed, the lower end is swung right below the support shaft 20 as a fulcrum and connected to the ball removal gutter 22 so that the prize balls stored in the storage tank through the storage section 9 can be discharged outside the machine. It is.

FIG. 4 shows the interior of the second chamber 16,
Here, a solenoid 23 serving as a drive mechanism of the prize ball device, and the upper and lower stopper members 1 accompanying the excitation of the solenoid.
Interlocking rod 24 for stopping and operating 0, 11 and locking claw 2
5. The driving parts 18 such as the reduction gear 26 are stored.

The third chamber 17 is surrounded by an edge frame 14 on the left and right sides and extends vertically. Inside the third chamber 17, the rotation of the stopper 11 including the lead wire 19 of the solenoid 23 is detected, and the passing prize ball is detected. A lead wire of a switch for detecting a safe ball passing through and passing through a safe ball passage provided in the portion 7b of the mechanism frame collected by the ball approaching chamber 27 for the safe ball,
Further, the prize ball storage section 9 contains coats such as a lead wire of a switch 29 for detecting a waiting ball facing a passage section 28 for introducing a prize ball from the prize ball guide path 6.

Incidentally, as described above, the mechanism frame 7 for separating and storing the components is entirely made of synthetic resin, and the base plate 8 is particularly provided with an edge provided along the periphery thereof. It is molded using a conductive synthetic resin, for example, a polyolefin-based carbon composite resin as a material together with the frame 14, and in this embodiment, it is hinged via the edge frame 14,
The base plate 14 and the mechanism plate 3 are electrically connected.

In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a cover which is integrally connected to one side edge of the mechanism frame 7 and covers the ball approaching chamber 27 of the safe ball from behind, and 32 denotes a lock for closing the mechanism frame. .

The pachinko machine of the present invention is constructed as described above, and the mechanism frame 7 is normally closed by the lock 32 and is in contact with the back surface of the mechanism plate 3 to close the open surface of the third chamber 17. At the same time, the cover 31 allows the ball boarding room 27 for the game board.
Is to be covered. Then, the prize ball storage section 9 provided in the first chamber communicates with the prize ball guide path 6 through the passage section 28 and receives supply of the prize ball from the storage tank 5.

In this state, when the safe ball flies in and is detected by the detection switch in the safe ball passage through the ball approaching chamber 27, the solenoid 23 provided in the second chamber 16 is excited to operate the mechanical parts, While the upper stopper 10 is stopped, the lower stopper 11 is opened to release the prize balls in the storage section 9 through the prize ball discharge passage 21 to a prize ball plate (not shown) provided on the front of the gaming machine. During this time, a signal detected by each unit and an instruction signal generated by this signal are sent through a lead wire wired to the third chamber 17.

[0024]

As described above, the present invention is constituted as described above. The mechanism frame is provided with a prize ball passage and, at the same time, is provided with a wire housing for accommodating cords, and various lead wires are provided therein. Because of the housing structure, the lead wires do not mix with each other, and the lead wires are caught or pinched during maintenance and inspection of the pachinko machine, or when opening and closing the mechanism frame, causing disconnection. Is less likely to occur, and there is an advantage that it can be made orderly and safe.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a use state.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of a main part.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional front view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional front view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal left side view of the waist.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 front frame 3 mechanism plate 7 mechanism frame 8 base plate 9 prize ball storage unit 13 first chamber 16 second chamber 17 third chamber 18 mechanical parts 19 cords such as lead wires

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] May 31, 1999 (1999.5.3
1)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A mechanism frame provided behind a front frame and rotatably attached by a hinge portion, the mechanism frame including a prize ball path and a lead connected to electrical components. A pachinko machine characterized by having a wiring storage section for storing cords such as wires. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the prize ball path and the wiring storage portion are formed along a vertically long portion of a mechanism frame. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein said pachinko machine is provided between said wiring housing portion and said prize ball path and said front frame. 4. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a lead wire for transmitting a signal from a detector for detecting a winning ball in the winning ball passage is wired in the wire storage unit. A pachinko machine characterized by that.