JP2000229162A - Bouncing ball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the work of mounting a front frame by a method wherein a pivot shaft part is made to approach a shaft inserting part after a second hinge part is fitted to allow pivoting so that, when the both match exactly, the pivot shaft part can be inserted into the shaft inserting part to eliminate the need for simultaneously getting the first hinge part inserted into the second hinge part. SOLUTION: In a state where a second hinge part as a lower hinge part is fitted, a protrusion 13 for a guide of a first hinge part as upper hinge part is fitted into a groove 17 to move a shaft inserting part 18 to the side of the protrusion 13 for the guide. As a result, a guide part 16 gets onto a guide receiving surface 35 to let a front frame 1 be gradually lifted. When a pivot shaft part 12 matches with the shaft inserting part 18, the pivot shaft part 12 is inserted into the shaft inserting part 18 by the dead load of the front frame 1 to complete fitting at the first hinge part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine and a coin game machine (a game machine capable of playing a game by firing a ball in a game area in response to insertion of a coin). Related to ball game machines. More specifically, the present invention relates to a ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of ball game machine, a generally known one is, for example, a ball game machine in which an outer frame constituting at least an outer wall surface including at least an upper surface and both side surfaces is provided. In some cases, the front frame constituting the front surface of the ball-and-ball game machine is pivotally supported by a pivot mechanism so as to be opened and closed.

As shown in FIG. 17, the pivot mechanism includes a first hinge portion 2a and a second hinge portion 2b for pivotally supporting the front frame at a position vertically separated.

[0004]

On the other hand, in this conventional ball game machine, when assembling the front frame to the outer frame,
The first hinge portion 2a and the second hinge portion 2b need to be fitted simultaneously with the front frame raised. Specifically, both the first hinge portion 2a and the second hinge portion 2b have a pivot shaft portion 12 and a shaft insertion portion 18, and the first hinge portion 2a pivotally supports the first hinge portion 2a. The shaft 12 for pivotal support of the shaft 12 and the second hinge 2b is connected to the shaft insertion portion 18 of the first hinge 2a and the second
Of the hinge part 2b of the hinge part 2b. As a result, there is a disadvantage that the assembling work becomes difficult.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to simplify the work of assembling the front frame to the outer frame.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area, wherein at least the upper surface and both side surfaces of the ball game machine are provided. An outer frame that constitutes an outer wall surface including: a front frame that constitutes a front side of the ball game machine; and a pivot mechanism that pivotally opens and closes the front frame with respect to the outer frame. The support mechanism includes a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion for pivotally supporting the front frame at a position vertically separated, and the first hinge portion includes the front frame and the outer frame. A shaft insertion portion attached to one of the shaft support portions and a shaft insertion portion attached to the other and into which the pivot support shaft portion is inserted, and a direction in which the pivot support shaft portion and the shaft insertion portion are brought closer to each other. A guide portion for guiding the movement, and when the front frame is attached to the outer frame, the second hinge portion is fitted so as to be pivotally supported. After that, the pivot shaft portion and the shaft insertion portion are brought closer to each other along the guide portion, and the pivot shaft portion can be inserted into the shaft insertion portion when both of them coincide with each other. Features.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the pivot shaft of the first hinge is provided at a tip of the pivot shaft. A guide protrusion fitted to the guide portion is provided, and the guide portion has a groove communicating with the shaft insertion portion. The groove has a groove width to which the guide protrusion can be fitted and the pivot support. The guide shaft portion is configured to have a groove width that cannot be fitted, and the guide protrusion and the insertion portion move along the groove in a direction in which the guide protrusion approaches the insertion portion in a state where the guide protrusion is fitted in the groove. Then, at the time when both coincide, the pivot shaft portion can be inserted into the shaft insertion portion by the weight of the front frame.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect, the guide projection is provided only when the front frame is opened at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame. It is characterized in that it can be fitted into the groove.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect, the front frame is lifted by opening the front frame at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame. Lifting means is further included, and the pivot shaft is detached from the shaft insertion portion when the front frame is lifted by the lifting means.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the pivot mechanism for pivotally supporting the front frame so that the front frame can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame is the first hinge for pivotally supporting the front frame at a position vertically separated. And a second hinge portion. The first hinge portion includes a pivot shaft mounted on one of the front frame and the outer frame, a shaft insertion portion mounted on the other frame and into which the pivot shaft is inserted, and a pivot shaft. And a guide portion for guiding movement in a direction in which the portion and the shaft insertion portion are brought closer to each other. Then, when attaching the front frame to the outer frame, the second hinge portion is fitted so as to be pivotally supported, and then the pivot shaft portion and the shaft insertion portion are moved along the guide portion. Are brought close to each other, and at the time when they coincide with each other, the pivot support shaft portion can be inserted into the shaft insertion portion.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function of the first aspect, a guide projection fitted to the guide portion is provided at the tip of the pivot shaft portion. I have.
The guide section has a groove communicating with the shaft insertion section. The groove is configured to have a groove width in which the guide projection can be fitted and a groove width in which the pivot shaft cannot be fitted. Then, the guide projection and the shaft insertion portion are guided to move in a direction approaching the groove along the groove in a state where the guide protrusion is fitted in the groove, and when the two coincide, the weight of the front frame is reduced. The pivot shaft portion can be inserted into the shaft insertion portion.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function of the second aspect of the present invention, only when the front frame is opened at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame, the guide projection is formed in the groove. Can be fitted.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the front frame is opened at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame by the operation of the lifting means. The front frame is lifted. When the front frame is lifted, the pivot shaft portion is separated from the shaft insertion portion.

[0014]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment of the present invention, a pachinko game machine will be described as a ball game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a coin game machine or the like may be used. Any ball-and-ball game machine that can be driven and played will be eligible.

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 33 as an example of a ball and ball gaming machine. Pachinko machine 33
Is an outer frame 3 constituting an outer wall surface including its upper surface and both side surfaces.
(See FIG. 2). A front frame 1 is pivotally supported at a position on the left side of the outer frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. For this purpose, the pachinko gaming machine 33 is provided with a first hinge portion 2a and a second hinge portion 2b, and the two hinge portions 2a and 2b allow the front frame 1 to open and close at upper and lower positions. Supported.

A ball operation handle 6 is provided at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 33. The upper plate 7 is provided on the front side of the front plate 9. When the player rotates the hit ball operation handle 6, one pachinko ball stored in the upper plate 7 is hit into the game area 4. The front side of the game area 4 is configured to be opened and closed by a glass door 5. The glass door 5 and the front frame 1 are configured to be lockable and unlockable with a predetermined key possessed by a staff at the game arcade. A keyhole 34 into which the key is inserted is formed in the front frame 1. A game room attendant inserts a key into the keyhole 34 and rotates in a predetermined direction to unlock the glass door 5, and rotates the glass door 5 in the opposite direction to rotate the front frame 1. It is unlocked.

In the upper part of the front frame 1, there is provided a decorative lamp 30 which is turned on or flashes according to a game state such as a big hit. In addition, a prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 7 when the ball hit into the game area wins, and a surplus ball which is full of pachinko balls and cannot be stored any more is paid out to the lower plate 8. You.

In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes a pivot shaft portion of the second hinge portion 2b, which is inserted into the shaft insertion portion 18.

FIGS. 2 to 5 are views showing the first hinge portion 2a in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a state where the front frame 1 is opened at a right angle to the outer frame 3.

FIG. 4 shows that the front frame 1 is approximately 45 ° with respect to the outer frame 3.
In the open state. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the front frame 1 is closed with respect to the outer frame 3.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, an outer frame-side fitting 10 is screwed and fixed to a corner portion of the outer frame 3. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a screw hole into which the screw is screwed. on the other hand,
A front frame-side fitting 15 is fixed to the front frame 1 with screws.

The outer frame-side fitting 10 is provided with a pivot shaft portion 12 and a guide projection 13 at a tip portion of the pivot shaft portion 12. On the other hand, the front frame-side bracket 15 has a shaft insertion portion 18 formed therein,
A guide portion 16 inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the front frame side bracket 15
Is provided. The guide portion 16 includes the shaft insertion portion 1.
A groove 17 leading to 8 is formed.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the width of the groove 17 is substantially the same as the diameter of the guide projection 13 so that the guide projection 13 can be fitted into the groove 17. It is configured. On the other hand, the diameter of the shaft insertion portion 18 and the pivot shaft 1
The shaft diameter of the shaft support 2 is substantially the same as that of the shaft support 2, and the pivot support shaft 12 is inserted into the shaft insertion portion 18 so as to be fittable.

When assembling the front frame 1 to the outer frame 3 in the thus constructed hinge portion, the front frame 1 is first lifted, and the pivot shaft portion 12 of the second hinge portion 2b is axially inserted. After being inserted into and fitted into the portion 18 so as to be pivotally supported, the guide portion 16 together with the front frame 1 is brought closer to the guide projection 13 side. The guide projection 1 is inserted into the groove 17 of the guide portion 16.
In a state where 3 is fitted, a truncated conical guide receiving surface 35 formed on the upper portion of the pivot shaft portion 12 and the lower surface side of the guide portion 16 come into contact with each other. In this state, the shaft insertion portion 18 is moved together with the front frame 1 to the guide projection 13 side.
Then, while the shaft insertion portion 18 moves toward the guide projection 13 along the groove 17, the guide portion 16 is put on the guide receiving surface 35, and the front frame 1 is gradually lifted. When the pivot shaft 12 coincides with the pivot shaft 12, the pivot shaft 12 is inserted into the shaft insertion portion 18 by the weight of the front frame 1. As a result, the first hinge 2a is pivotally supported, and the mounting of the front frame 1 is completed.

On the other hand, when the front frame 1 is to be removed, the front frame 1 is lifted by the height of the pivot shaft 12 and the pivot shaft 12 is lifted.
Is separated from the shaft insertion portion 18, the guide projection 13 is separated from the guide portion 16 along the groove 17, and in this state, the front frame 1 is lifted, and the pivot support shaft portion 12 of the second hinge portion 2 b and the shaft are rotated. The insertion part 18 is detached. Even if the front frame 1 is lifted by the dimension of the pivot shaft portion 12 of the first hinge portion 2a, the second
The hinge shaft portion 12 of the second hinge portion 2b is of a tall size so that the hinge shaft portion 12 of the hinge portion 2b is not detached from the shaft insertion portion 18. In the figure, reference numeral 40 denotes a swelling portion. Even if the front frame 1 is to be lifted in a closed state, the swelling portion 40 presses the front frame-side bracket 15 so that the pivot shaft 12 is moved from the shaft insertion portion 18. It is configured so that it cannot be separated.

FIGS. 6 to 11 show the first hinge 2a according to the second embodiment. Figures 6 and 7
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining attachment and detachment of the front frame 1 to and from the outer frame 3. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the outer frame 1 is opened at a right angle to the front frame 3. FIG. 9 is a view showing a state in which the front frame 1 is opened at approximately 45 ° with respect to the outer frame 3. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the front frame 1 is closed with respect to the outer frame 3.
FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view in a state where the front frame 1 is closed with respect to the outer frame 3.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 11, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the second embodiment, the guide projection 13 formed on the pivot shaft 12 has a plate-like shape. On the other hand, the groove width of the groove 17 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), a plate-like guide projection 13 is provided.
The dimensions are almost the same as the thickness of the sheet. The guide projection 13 is configured so that the longitudinal direction is perpendicular to the outer frame 3. When assembling the front frame 1 to the outer frame 3, first, the guide projection 13 is inserted into the groove 17 formed in the guide portion 16 with the second hinge portion 2 b fitted as described above. Fit. At this time, since the guide projections 13 have a plate-like shape, the front frame 1 is held at a right angle to the outer frame 3, and the guide projections 13 are held in this state.
The shaft insertion portion 18 is brought closer to the guide projection 13 side in a state where is fitted into the groove 17. Then, similarly to the first embodiment, the guide frame 16 gradually lifts the front frame 1 while riding on the pivot shaft portion 12, and the shaft insertion portion 18 and the pivot shaft portion 12 coincide with each other. Then, the pivot shaft portion 12 is inserted into the shaft insertion portion 18 by the weight of the front frame 1 to be in a pivotable state.

9 and 10, when the front frame 1 is not opened at right angles to the outer frame 3 as shown in FIGS. Therefore, the front frame 1 cannot be removed from the outer frame 3 even if the front frame 1 is lifted by the height of the pivot shaft portion 12. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the fitting between the shaft insertion portion 18 and the pivot shaft portion 12 is unexpectedly detached and the front frame 1 falls down.

When removing the front frame 1 from the outer frame 3, the front frame 1 is opened at right angles to the outer frame 3 as shown in FIG. Only by lifting the front frame 1, the guide projection 13 is fitted into the groove 17, and in this state, the front frame 1 is tilted to the near side so that the guide projection 13 is separated from the groove 17 and the second hinge is formed. The part 2a is disengaged, and then the front frame 1 is lifted to disengage the second hinge part 2b, thereby completing the detachment.

In the present invention, in addition to the above-described guiding function, the guide projection 13 of the pivot shaft portion 12 allows the shaft insertion portion 18 to move when the front frame side fitting 15 is moved. It also acts as a stopper to prevent going over 12. Further, in the present invention, the outer frame side fitting 10 and the front frame side fitting 15 may be interchanged. That is, the pivot shaft portion 12 may be provided on the front frame side, and the shaft insertion portion 18 may be provided on the outer frame side. Further, in the present invention, the second hinge portion 2b
, Or both the first and second hinges may be configured as hinges having the pivot shaft 12 and the guide 16.

FIGS. 12 to 16 are views showing a third embodiment. In the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 to 16, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the third embodiment, a dowel 37 is formed in a lower portion of the outer frame 3 in a portion of the bottom surface of the front frame 1 facing the front frame side fitting 15. The dowel 37 is for lifting the front frame 1. By opening the front frame 1 at a predetermined angle, the front frame 1 rides on the dowel 37 and the front frame 1 is lifted. The size by which the front frame 1 is lifted by the dowel 37 is configured to substantially match the height of the pivot shaft portion 12.

In attaching the front frame 1 to the outer frame 3, the front frame 1 is placed on the dowel 37 with the pivot shaft portion 12 inserted into the shaft insertion portion 18 of the second hinge portion 2b. In this state, as in the first embodiment, the groove 17
The shaft insertion portion 18 is moved to the guide projection 13 side with the guide projection 13 fitted in. And the shaft insertion part 1
When the front frame 1 is closed at the stage when the pivot frame portion 8 and the pivot shaft portion 12 coincide with each other, the front frame 1 does not ride on the dowel 37, and the pivot shaft portion 12 is moved by the weight of the front frame 1. It is inserted into the shaft insertion section 18. In this state, the fitting of the first hinge portion 2a is completed, and the mounting operation is completed.

FIG. 14 shows a front frame-side bracket 15 provided below the front frame 1 with the front frame 1 opened at right angles to the outer frame 3.
Is shown on the dowel 37. FIG.
The front frame 1 is open at approximately 45 ° with respect to the outer frame 3,
In this state, the lower front frame-side bracket 15 on the front frame 1 side is
The state immediately before deviating from 7 is obtained. FIG. 16 shows a state in which the front frame 1 is closed.
Is completely disengaged from the dowel 37. In this state, even if the front frame 1 is to be lifted, the front frame-side bracket 15 is pressed by the bulging portion 40 of the outer frame-side bracket 10 and cannot be lifted. 12 cannot be removed. As a result, the front frame 1 cannot be removed.

The dowel 37 constitutes lifting means for lifting the front frame by opening the front frame at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame. When the front frame is lifted by the lifting means, the pivot shaft portion is detached from the shaft insertion portion.

[0037]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the second
After the hinge portion of the first hinge portion is fitted into the pivotable state, the pivot shaft portion and the shaft insertion portion are brought close to each other along the guide portion of the first hinge portion, and when the two coincide, the pivot shaft portion is formed. Can be inserted into the shaft insertion portion, so that it is not necessary to simultaneously fit the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion, and the work of attaching the front frame becomes easy.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the guide projection is formed along the groove in a state where the guide projection is fitted in the groove of the guide portion. Can be reliably guided in the direction in which the shaft insertion part approaches the shaft insertion part, and when they match, the pivot shaft part can be inserted into the shaft insertion part, making the mounting work of the front frame much easier. Become.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect, the guide projection can be fitted into the groove only when the front frame is opened at a predetermined angle. Therefore, unless the front frame is opened by a predetermined angle, it is impossible to disengage the guide projection along the groove 17, and the fitting of the first hinge portion is unexpectedly released, and the front frame is unexpectedly released. The danger of falling down can be prevented as much as possible.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects of the first or second aspect of the present invention, the pivot shaft is inserted while the front frame is lifted by the lifting means. The first hinge part is accidentally disengaged because the front frame is not lifted by the lifting means unless the front frame is opened by a predetermined angle. The risk of the front frame falling unexpectedly can be minimized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball game machine.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a first hinge unit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first hinge portion when the front frame is opened at a right angle in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the front frame is approximately 45 ° in the first embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a view showing a first hinge portion when the first hinge portion is opened.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the first hinge portion when the front frame is closed in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a first hinge part in the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an operation of a first hinge in the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a first hinge portion when the front frame is opened at a right angle in the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a state in which the front frame is approximately 45 ° in the second embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a view showing a first hinge portion when the first hinge portion is opened.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first hinge portion when the front frame is closed in the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a vertical sectional view of a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion in the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion when the front frame-side fitting is not mounted on the dowel in the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion when the front frame-side fitting is mounted on the dowel in the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a first hinge portion when the front frame is opened at a right angle in the third embodiment.

FIG. 15 shows a third embodiment in which the front frame is approximately 45
It is a figure showing the 1st hinge part when it opens to °.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first hinge portion when the front frame is closed in the third embodiment.

FIG. 17 shows a conventional example, and is a longitudinal sectional view of a first hinge portion and a second hinge portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference numeral 33 denotes a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a ball and ball game machine, 4 denotes a game area, 1 denotes a front frame, 3 denotes an outer frame, 2a denotes a first hinge portion, 2b denotes a second hinge portion, and 12 denotes a pivot shaft. Part, 18 is a shaft insertion part, 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a guide projection, 16 denotes a guide portion, 17 denotes a groove, 15 denotes a front frame-side bracket, and 10 denotes an outer frame-side bracket.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Noboru Eba 208 Nakatsubo-cho, Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi F-term (reference) Shin Tainai Co., Ltd. 2C088 DA09 2E030 AB01 BB01 JA02 JB01 JC01 JC02

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A ball game machine in which a game is played by hitting a ball into a game area, an outer frame forming an outer wall surface including at least an upper surface and both side surfaces of the ball game machine, and a ball A front frame that constitutes the front side of the gaming machine; and a pivot mechanism that pivotally supports the front frame so that the front frame can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, wherein the pivot mechanism is a portion that vertically separates the front frame. A first hinge portion for pivoting at a second hinge portion, wherein the first hinge portion includes a pivot shaft attached to one of the front frame and the outer frame. A shaft insertion portion attached to the other side and into which the pivot shaft portion is inserted, and a guide portion for moving and guiding the pivot shaft portion and the shaft insertion portion in a direction to approach each other; When the frame is attached to the outer frame, the second hinge portion is fitted so as to be in a pivotable state, and then the pivot shaft is provided along the guide portion. A ball and ball game machine, wherein the pivot shaft portion is inserted into the shaft insertion portion when the portion and the shaft insertion portion are brought close to each other and coincide with each other. 2. The pivot portion of the first hinge portion,
A guide projection fitted to the guide portion is provided at a tip of the pivot shaft portion, the guide portion has a groove communicating with the shaft insertion portion, and the groove is fitted with the guide projection. The guide projection and the guide projection along the groove in a state where the guide projection is fitted into the groove. 2. The pivoting shaft portion is inserted into the shaft insertion portion by the weight of the front frame when the insertion portion is guided to move toward the insertion portion, and when the two coincide with each other. The ball-and-ball game machine described in 1. 3. The bullet according to claim 2, wherein the guide projection can be fitted into the groove only when the front frame is opened at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame. Ball game machine. 4. A lifting means for lifting the front frame by opening the front frame at a predetermined angle with respect to the outer frame, wherein the lifting shaft lifts the front frame so that the pivot shaft portion is lifted. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine is detached from the shaft insertion portion.