JP2000084236A - Crane game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable even adult and child to easily operate a crane mechanism by changing the shape of a transparent cover. SOLUTION: In this crane game device 11, a gift housing part 12a is provided inside a case body 12 and a large-sized transparent cover 13 for opening and closing the gift housing part 12a is attached to the case body 12 turnably in a vertical direction. The transparent cover 13 is formed so as to cover the front surface side, upper surface side and left and right side faces of the gift housing part 12a by transparent acrylic plates or the like and supported turnably in the vertical direction by hinges 14 provided on the upper part of the case body 12. The gift holding part 24 of the crane mechanism 15 is formed in a UFO shape and is provided so as to be horizontally moved at the height position of the eyes of the child. Thus, both of the child of a low height and the adult view the movement of the gift holding part 24 from the front surface or upper surface of the transparent cover 13.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a crane game machine, and more particularly to a crane game machine which moves a grip portion above a prize stored in a case to obtain a target prize.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, there is a crane game device for acquiring a prize as one type of game device installed in a game center or the like. This crane game device has a transparent case mainly containing prizes mainly composed of character goods such as dolls, and a grip portion for gripping the prize by operating an operation button of an operation unit provided on the front of the case. A moving crane mechanism. Also, inside the case,
A prize discharge port communicating with the outside is provided, and the prize gripped by the grip portion moves to above the prize discharge port, falls when the grip portion is opened, drops to the prize discharge port, and is provided at the prize receiving port opened to the outside. Reach.

[0003] A player operates a crane mechanism for a prize to be obtained by operating an operation button of an operation section, and when it is considered that the grip section has arrived right above a target prize, the player operates the operation button. Stop the operation. Thereafter, the gripper automatically descends, and upon reaching the bottom of the case, the gripper closes and grasps the prize at the lowered position. Then, the gripping portion moves upward while holding the prize and moves above the prize discharge port,
Open the grip and drop the prize to the prize outlet.

In general, a crane game apparatus of this type has a structure in which a gripping portion of a crane mechanism moves at an eye level of an adult, and a structure in which a gripping portion of a crane mechanism moves at a level of a child's eyes. There are things.

[0005]

However, in the above crane game device, since the entire device is large, it is conspicuous, but the installation space is large, and it is difficult to install the crane game device in a place where the installation space is narrow. In particular, when a short child plays, the crane game device has a problem in that the gripping portion of the crane mechanism is seen upward, so that operation is difficult.

In the above crane game device,
Since the entire device is small, the installation space is small,
Although it can be installed even in a narrow place, there is a problem that it is inconspicuous. Further, in the crane game device of the above, when the crane mechanism is operated to horizontally move the gripper in the X and Y directions, the point of view is above the case in the case of an adult,
Lighting from the ceiling reflected on the top glass, making it difficult to see inside the case.

[0007] Further, for example, since the appearance of a simulation game device having a display is different from that of a simulation game device or the like, if the game device is arranged with another game device, the height and depth dimensions are different from those of the other game devices. The balance with the surroundings may not be obtained. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a crane game device that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the present invention is characterized by taking the following means. The invention according to claim 1 is a housing provided with a prize storage unit for storing a prize, a transparent cover provided on the housing and covering the prize storage unit, and a transparent cover provided on a lower front side of the transparent cover. And a crane mechanism for moving the gripping portion by operating the operating portion and transporting the prize gripped by the gripping portion to the prize outlet. And at least the transparent cover is rotatably attached to the housing while being formed so as to cover at least the front surface and the upper surface.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the transparent cover is formed so as to cover at least the front surface and the upper surface of the housing. The movement of the grip can be more easily seen from the front of the transparent cover, and when an adult plays, the movement of the grip can be seen from the front or upper surface of the transparent cover. In addition, even if it is arranged with another game device, it does not cause a sense of incongruity, and it is easy to design and integrate it with surrounding game devices. Further, since the ceiling light is hardly reflected by the window glass for the player, the state of the inside of the housing can be easily checked, and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, the invention according to claim 2 is the crane game device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover is attached so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction. Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2,
Since the transparent cover is attached so that it can rotate in the vertical direction, the prize storage section can be fully opened just by turning the transparent cover upward, making it easier to supply new prizes and exchange prizes. Maintenance of the crane mechanism can be easily performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the crane game device according to the first aspect, wherein the grip portion of the crane mechanism is provided so as to move horizontally near the upper surface of the transparent cover. It is a feature. Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the grip portion of the crane mechanism is provided so as to move horizontally near the upper surface of the transparent cover, the movement of the grip portion can be seen from the upper surface or the front surface of the transparent cover. This makes it easier for adults and short children to operate.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the crane game device according to the first aspect, wherein the grip portion of the crane mechanism is provided at a height position where the grip portion horizontally moves at the level of a child's eyes. It is a feature. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the gripping portion of the crane mechanism is provided at a height position that horizontally moves at the level of the child's eyes, even a short child can easily see the movement of the gripping portion.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a crane game device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the transparent cover is opened. FIG. 3 is a front view of the crane game device 11. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the crane game device 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the housing 12 of the crane game device 11 has a smaller width and depth than the conventional one, and a height smaller than the height of an adult, and is smaller than that of a child. Is getting higher. Therefore, the crane game machine 11 is a space-saving type prize acquisition game machine having a small installation space and a compact configuration. The crane game device 11 includes a housing 12
Is provided with a prize storage section 12a, and a large transparent cover 13 for opening and closing the prize storage section 12a is attached to the housing 12.

The transparent cover 13 is formed of, for example, a transparent acrylic plate so as to cover the front side, the top side, and the left and right sides of the prize storage section 12a. Twelve prize storage units 12a can be seen. For this reason, short children should use the transparent cover 1
3 from the front side 13a to the prize storage section 12a or the left and right side surfaces 13
b, 13c, and the tall adult can see the prize storage unit 12 from the front surface 13a or the upper surface 13d of the transparent cover 13.
a can be seen. Also, the front surface 13a and the upper surface 13d
Since there is no corner and the curved surface 13e is formed between
The prize storage section 12a can be seen from obliquely above.

The transparent cover 13 is supported by a hinge 14 provided on an upper part of the housing 12 so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction. Therefore, the prize storage section 12a of the housing 12
As shown in FIG. 2, the transparent cover 13 can be fully opened simply by turning the transparent cover 13 upward. Therefore, in the crane game device 11, since the prize storage section 12a is fully opened not only on the front but also on both the left and right sides, it is easy to insert a new prize, exchange prizes, and rearrange prizes. The maintenance of the mechanism 15 can be easily performed. Also, a fence 1 for preventing a prize (not shown) placed in the prize storage section 12a from dropping to the side when the transparent cover 13 is opened upward.
2c protrudes.

Further, the transparent cover 13 is provided with the prize storage unit 1.
2a is formed so as to cover not only the front side, but also the top side and the left and right side surfaces. When the illumination (not shown) of the prize storage section 12a is turned on, the surface area of the transparent cover 13 is large, so that the customer has a presence. Can be appealed. As described above, the crane game device 11 has a large transparent cover 1.
3, the appearance is completely different from the conventional one in terms of design, so that a fresh feeling of openness can be given to the customer, thereby increasing the rate of attracting customers.

Further, a crane mechanism 15 for gripping and transporting the prize is provided above the prize storage section 12a. The crane mechanism 15 is supported on the rear wall surface of the housing 12, and has no support provided on the front side. Therefore, since the support does not stand inside the transparent cover 13, the player can use the prize storage unit 1 formed inside the transparent cover 13.
2a is easy to see.

An operation section 16 is provided on the front side of the housing 12. A coin slot 17, a Y-direction operation switch 18, and an X-direction operation switch 19 are provided on the upper surface of the operation unit 16. Further, a prize receiving port 20 and a coin return port 21 are provided on a front panel 12b formed below the operation section 16. The prize port 20
It is communicated with a prize slot 22 opened at the bottom of the prize storage section 12a.

Further, the crane mechanism 15 suspends a prize gripper 24 for gripping a prize so as to be able to move up and down, and moves a drive unit 25 supporting the prize gripper 24 in the X and Y directions as described later. It is configured as follows. Also,
The premium holding portion 24 of the crane mechanism 15 is formed in a UFO shape, and is provided so as to move horizontally at the height of the child's eyes.

For this reason, even if the child is short, the transparent cover 1
The movement of the prize grasping portion 24 is easy to see from the front surface 13a of the third member 3. In the case of an adult, the front 1 of the transparent cover 13
Since the movement of the prize holding portion 24 can be seen from the top surface 3d, the upper surface 13d, and the curved surface 13e, the movement of the prize holding portion 24 can be easily seen even by a tall adult. Further, since the crane game device 11 has substantially the same height dimensions as other game devices with a display, it can be installed side by side with the game device with a display. Rate can be secured.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the crane game device 11. FIG. 6 is a right side view of the crane game device 11. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the crane game device 11. FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the crane game device 11. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, handle portions 27 used for transportation are provided on the left and right side surfaces 12 d and 12 e and the back surface 12 f of the housing 12. Also, housing 1
A caster 28 for transportation and fixed legs 29 for installation are attached to the bottom surface 12g of the second unit 2.

FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of the crane game device 11 as viewed from the right side. As shown in FIG.
2, a prize storage unit 12a, a front surface 12b, and a bottom surface 1
Support columns 30 to 33 for supporting 2 g and the back surface 12 f are provided. The crane mechanism 15 is supported on the front side (horizontal direction) by a cantilever structure from the upper part of the column 33 supporting the back surface 12f. Therefore, the crane mechanism 15 has a structure in which there is no support near the front side of the transparent cover 13, and the player can easily see the movement of the prize storage unit 12 a and the prize gripping unit 24.

The prize slot 22 communicates with the prize receiving port 20 via a prize discharge duct 34. On the side wall of the prize discharge duct 34, a prize detecting sensor 35 for detecting that the prize has passed is provided. Here, the configuration of the crane mechanism 15 will be described. FIG.
0 is a perspective view of the crane mechanism 15 as viewed from obliquely above. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the crane mechanism 15 as viewed obliquely from below.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the crane mechanism 15 has a cantilevered arm whose one end is fixed to a column 33 provided on the back side of the housing 12 and the other end extends forward. Parts 36a, 36b, a horizontal member 37 driven in the Y direction (front-rear direction), a Y-direction drive mechanism 38 for driving the horizontal member 37 in the Y direction (front-rear direction), and suspension from the horizontal member 37 Prize gripper 24, a Z-direction drive mechanism 40 that raises and lowers prize gripper 24 in the Z direction, and an X-direction drive mechanism 4 that drives Z-direction drive mechanism 40 in the X direction (left-right direction).
And 1.

The horizontal member 37 has arms 36a, 3 at both ends.
6b, a pair of guide rails 42a, 42b
Are slidably guided in the Y direction. Note that the base end portions of the guide rails 42a and 42b are connected to a fixing member 42c fixed to the column 33. The Y-direction drive mechanism 38 includes a screw 43 mounted so as to extend in the Y-direction, and a Y-direction drive motor 44 for driving the screw 43 via a bevel gear (not shown). The horizontal member 37 has a screw portion 45 whose end is screwed to the screw 43, and travels in the Y direction depending on the rotation direction of the screw 43. Note that the inside of the screw portion 45 has a ball screw structure, and can drive the horizontal member 37 with low friction.

The X-direction driving mechanism 41 supported by the horizontal member 37 rotates the screw 46 via a bevel gear (not shown) and a screw 46 mounted to extend in the X direction. And an X-direction drive motor 48. The drive unit 25 that raises and lowers the premium holding part 24 includes
It has a Z-direction drive mechanism 40. The base 49 supporting the Z-direction drive mechanism 40 is slidably supported in the X-direction by a guide portion 50 provided on the horizontal member 37. The base 49 has a screwing portion 47 that is screwed to the screw 46, and moves in the Z direction depending on the rotation direction of the screw 46.

The Z-direction driving mechanism 40 includes a wire 51 for suspending the premium holding portion 24, a lifting reel 52 around which the wire 51 is wound, and a Z-direction driving motor 53 for rotating and driving the lifting reel 52. Consists of Accordingly, the prize gripper 24 moves in the same direction when the horizontal member 37 runs in the Y direction, and moves in the same direction when the base 49 runs in the X direction. Then, the premium holding unit 24 moves up and down in accordance with the rotation direction of the elevating reel 52 around which the wire 51 is wound.

A front limit switch 55a and a rear limit switch 55b in the Y direction are attached to the guide rail 42b. The guide unit 50 is provided with a left limit switch 56a and a right limit switch 56b in the X direction. The elevating reel 52 is provided with a rotation position detection sensor 57 that detects the elevating position of the premium holding portion 24 from the rotation angle.

The crane mechanism 15 configured as described above
Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the prize gripper 24 is raised to the raised position C 'and is at the left end position A' and the near position B ', the home position is established. Also, the prize gripper 24
Is supported by the wire 51. And
The premium holding portion 24 is connected to a cable 58 for supplying power to a solenoid for opening / closing drive described later. Note that the cable 58 is provided in a slack state so as not to hinder the movement of the premium holding portion 24.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing the structure of the premium holding portion 24. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG.
Comprises a housing 61 in which a solenoid 60 is accommodated, two claw members 62 rotatably supported at the lower end of the housing 61, and a link mechanism 63 for driving the claw members 62 to open and close. The housing 61 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and a fastening member 64 to which the wire 51 is fastened is fixed to an upper end. A ring-shaped bracket 65 of a link mechanism 63 is fitted on the outer periphery of the housing 61 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and a rod-shaped link 66 is connected between the bracket 65 and each claw member 62. Have been.

The link 66 has pins 67 and 68 at both ends.
For pivotal connection. Also, the claw member 62
Is rotatably supported by a support portion 69 provided at the lower end of the housing 61. Also, a pair of claw members 62
Are arranged at an interval of 180 degrees in the circumferential direction, and a spatula 70 is provided at the tip of each claw member 62. Further, a cover 71 formed in a UFO shape is mounted around the housing 61. The cover 71 has a space 71a formed therein for accommodating the housing 61, the link mechanism 63, and the like, and has grooves 71b on both sides through which the claw members 62 pass by opening. Further, an opening 71c for accommodating the claw member 62 is provided below the cover 71.

The ring-shaped bracket 65 is connected to a plunger (not shown) which is sucked downward by the solenoid 60. The plunger of the solenoid 60 is urged upward by a built-in coil spring (not shown). Therefore, the tip portion 62a of the claw member 62
Are in an open state as shown in FIG. When the prize gripper 24 descends to a position where the prize is grasped, the solenoid 60 is energized and the plunger is sucked, so that the ring-shaped bracket 65 slides downward. Each link 66 drives the base of the claw member 62 downward in conjunction with the downward movement of the ring-shaped bracket 65. As a result, the tip portion 62a of the claw member 62 is closed as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and the prize can be grasped.

The distal end portion 62a of each claw member 62 is rotated in the direction E by the upward movement of the ring-shaped bracket 65 (in the direction C) and is opened, and is moved downward (in the direction D). To rotate in the F direction to operate in a closed state. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit, switches, a motor, and the like. As shown in FIG. 13, the control circuit 75 includes a coin insertion switch 76 provided in the coin insertion slot 21, a Y-direction operation switch 17, an X-direction operation switch 18, a premium detection sensor 35, and a Y-direction drive Motor 44, X-direction drive motor 48, Z-direction drive motor 53, front limit switch 55a, back limit switch 55b, and left limit switch 56
a, the rear limit switch 56b, the rotational position detection sensor 57, the solenoid 60, and the like.

Here, the processing executed by the control circuit 75 in the crane game apparatus 11 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows the control circuit 7
5 is a flowchart for explaining a control process executed by a fifth embodiment. When playing a game with the crane game device 11, the player inserts a predetermined amount of coins into the coin insertion slot 21 first.

As shown in FIG. 14, the control circuit 75
When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 21 and the coin insertion switch 76 is turned on in step S11 (hereinafter, "step" is omitted), the process proceeds to S12 and waits for a crane operation by the player. In S12, the X-direction drive motor 48 is rotationally driven for a time during which the player is pressing the X-direction operation switch 18. Thereby, the crane mechanism 35
The base 49 travels in the X direction, and the premium holding portion 24 moves from the home position in the X direction. Therefore, the player can set the target premium X
The X-direction operation switch 18 is continuously depressed until it reaches the position in the direction.

Next, in S13, the Y-direction drive motor 44 is driven to rotate during the time when the player presses the Y-direction operation switch 17. Thereby, the crane mechanism 1
5 moves in the Y direction, and the premium holding portion 24 moves in the Y direction from the stop position in the X direction. Therefore, the player keeps pressing the Y-direction operation switch 17 until the target premium reaches the position in the Y-direction.

Next, when the pressing operation of the X-direction operation switch 18 is completed, the process proceeds to S14, in which the Z-direction drive motor 53 is driven to draw out the wire 51 and lower the premium holding portion 24. When the prize holding unit 24 reaches the bottom of the prize storage room 14 in which the prizes are arranged by the rotation position detection sensor 57, the solenoid 60 is energized in S15.
As a result, the claw member 62 which has been opened up to that time is turned in the direction F and closed as shown in FIG. Therefore, the spatula 70 provided at the tip portions of the two claw members 62 of the premium holding portion 24 scoops a premium (not shown) from below.

Thereafter, in S16, the Z-direction drive motor 5
3 rotates in the reverse direction to wind up the wire 51 and
To rise. Then, the premium holding portion 24 returns to the home position before the operation by the reverse rotation of the X-direction drive motor 48 and the Y-direction drive motor 44. In the next S17,
The prize gripper 24 is controlled by the limit switches 55a and 56a.
Is detected to return to the home position, the power supply to the solenoid 60 is stopped. This allows
The two claw members 62 of the premium holding portion 24 are
Is turned open in the direction of E by the spring force of the coil spring incorporated therein.

Here, when the claw member 62 of the prize holding portion 24 is holding the prize, the prize conveyed to the home position is thrown into the prize slot 22. Then, the player can receive a prize from the prize receiving port 20 provided on the front side of the housing 12. In the next S18, it is checked whether the prize detection sensor 35 provided in the prize discharge duct 34 has detected a prize, and when the prize detection sensor 35 outputs a detection signal, the prize is taken out. In S19, for example, the prize storage unit 12a
Or blinking a sound such as "big hit", the game is over in S20, and the current control processing ends.

However, if the output of the prize detecting sensor 29 is off in S18, the process proceeds to S21, for example, a voice saying "losing" is uttered, and then S2
If 0, the game is over and the current control processing is terminated.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which three crane game apparatuses 11 are juxtaposed. As shown in FIG. 15, the crane game device 11 has a smaller width and depth than the conventional crane game device, and requires only a small installation space. For example, three crane game devices 11 can be arranged side by side even in a narrow place. . By arranging the three crane game apparatuses 11 side by side in this way, the crane game apparatuses 11 become more conspicuous and can attract more customers.

In the above embodiment, the prize holding unit 24 is used.
Although the shape formed in the UFO shape has been described as an example, the shape is not limited to this, and it is a matter of course that another shape may be used as the prize holding portion 24.

[0043]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the transparent cover is formed so as to cover at least the front surface and the upper surface of the housing, and is rotatable up and down on the upper surface of the housing. Because it is attached, the upper end height of the housing is lowered and when a child plays, the movement of the gripper can be seen more easily than the front of the transparent cover, and when an adult plays, the movement of the gripper from the front or upper surface of the transparent cover can be seen. You can see.

Further, even if it is arranged with another game device, it does not cause a sense of incongruity, and it is easy to install the game device with the surrounding game device in design. Further, since the ceiling light is hardly reflected by the window glass for the player, the state of the inside of the housing can be easily checked, and the burden on the player can be reduced. According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the transparent cover is attached rotatably in the up-down direction, the prize storage section can be fully opened only by turning the transparent cover upward,
This makes it easier to supply new prizes and exchange prizes, and also facilitates maintenance of the crane mechanism.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the holding portion of the crane mechanism is provided so as to move horizontally near the upper surface of the transparent cover, the movement of the holding portion from the upper surface or the front surface of the transparent cover can be reduced. Because it can be seen, both adults and short children can operate easily. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the holding portion of the crane mechanism is provided at the height position where the holding portion moves horizontally at the level of the child's eyes, the movement of the holding portion can be easily seen even by a short child.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a crane game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where a transparent cover is opened.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the crane game device 11.

4 is a plan view of the crane game device 11. FIG.

5 is a left side view of the crane game device 11. FIG.

6 is a right side view of the crane game device 11. FIG.

7 is a rear view of the crane game device 11. FIG.

8 is a bottom view of the crane game device 11. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of the crane game device 11 as viewed from the right side.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the crane mechanism 15 as viewed obliquely from above.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the crane mechanism 15 as viewed obliquely from below.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a configuration of a premium holding portion 24.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit, switches, a motor, and the like.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a control process executed by a control circuit 75;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a state in which three crane game apparatuses 11 are arranged side by side.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Crane game device 12 Housing 13 Transparent cover 15 Crane mechanism 16 Operation part 17 Coin slot 18 Y-direction operation switch 19 X-direction operation switch 20 Premium receiving port 21 Coin return port 22 Premium slot 24 Premium holding part 25 Drive unit 36 Frame 37 Horizontal member 38 Y-direction drive mechanism 40 Z-direction drive mechanism 41 X-direction drive mechanism 42a, 42b Guide rail 44 Y-direction drive motor 48 X-direction drive motor 49 Base 51 Wire 53 Z-direction drive motor 60 Solenoid 61 Housing 62 Claw Member 63 Link mechanism 65 Ring-shaped bracket 66 Link 71 Cover 75 Control circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A housing provided with a prize storage unit for storing a prize, a transparent cover provided on the housing to cover the prize storage unit, and an operation unit provided on a lower front side of the transparent cover. A crane game device comprising: a crane mechanism configured to move a grip portion by operating the operation portion and transport a prize gripped by the grip portion to a prize discharge port. A crane game device formed so as to cover an upper surface. 2. The crane game device according to claim 1, wherein the transparent cover is attached to be rotatable in a vertical direction. 3. The crane game device according to claim 1, wherein a grip portion of the crane mechanism is provided so as to move horizontally near an upper surface of the transparent cover. 4. The crane game device according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion of the crane mechanism is provided at a height position for horizontally moving at a child's eye level.