JP2001009138A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine eliminating inconvenience such as wear by hit balls and sticking of ball dirt, improving external appearance and reducing cost, maintaining stable flowing down states of hit balls. SOLUTION: This machine is provided with a hit ball supply tray 3 having a storing part 52 storing hit balls and a guide part 53 for guiding hit balls within the storing part 52 in a line. At a prescribed portion on a surface of at least of the guide part 53 of the hit ball supply tray 3, a hit ball colliding and contacting part 56 in which hit balls flowing down collide and contact is constituted over a prescribed length of a hit ball flowing down direction. On a surface of the hit ball colliding and contacting part 56, a nylon resin sheet 59 is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hitting device having a storage portion for storing hitting balls used in a game and a guide portion for guiding the hitting balls stored in the storing portion to a hitting ball firing position in a line. The present invention relates to a ball game machine provided with a ball supply tray.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine has a metal plate attached to a front frame attached to an opening edge of the machine frame as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-98099. One side of the opening / closing panel is pivotally attached to the opening / closing panel, and a hitting ball supply plate is attached to the front of the opening / closing panel. The hitting ball supply tray has a storage section for storing hitting balls, and guides the hitting balls in a row in order to supply the stored hitting balls stored in the storing section to the firing position of the hitting ball firing device one by one. And a guide unit for performing the operation.

[0003] In addition, the open / close panel is composed of a substrate made of a metal plate and a resin design plate covering the front surface of the substrate, so that the external design of the open / close panel can be improved, and the metal ball can always be hit. A metal rail was attached to the lower surface of the guide portion flowing down, and an opening was formed on the side surface of the guide portion to expose the metal substrate. This allows
The design plate is worn out by the impact of the ball, or the inconvenience of the design plate becoming dirty due to scum etc. is reduced, the flow of the ball is stabilized, and the cleaning work is easy when the scum is attached. It was something that became.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional configuration, in order to enhance the interest of the customer, a predetermined shape and shape are required.
Metal rails and boards are exposed at the most noticeable places on the color-designed opening / closing panel and the ball supply tray, and there is a problem that it causes a sense of incompatibility compared to surrounding plastic members. Was.

[0005] Further, since expensive members such as stainless steel must be used for the rails, the cost is disadvantageous.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional technical problems, and eliminates the disadvantages such as abrasion due to hit balls and adhesion of debris, and provides a stable flow of hit balls. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine which has an improved appearance and reduced costs while maintaining the same.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A ball game machine of the present invention comprises:
It is provided with a hitting ball supply tray having a storage portion for storing hitting balls and a guide portion for guiding the hitting balls in the storing portion in a line, and at least a guide surface of the hitting ball supply tray. At a predetermined portion, a ball hitting portion where a falling ball hits is formed over a predetermined length in a flowing direction of the hit ball, and a nylon resin sheet is provided on a surface of the hitting portion. It is characterized by the following.

[0008] In a second aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine is characterized in that a nylon resin sheet is provided on the bottom surface and the side surface of the hitting portion.

In a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ball-and-ball game machine, wherein the nylon resin sheet is provided so as to be affixed to the hitting portion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned inventions, the end portion of the nylon resin sheet is folded into a groove formed in the hitting portion.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the above-mentioned ball game machine, the nylon resin sheet is formed by molding 6 nylon or 66 nylon into a sheet.

According to the present invention, a ball hitting portion where a falling ball hits the storage portion of the ball feeding tray at a predetermined portion of the surface of the guide portion which guides the ball in the storage portion in a line. A nylon resin sheet is provided on the surface of the hitting portion of the hitting ball over a predetermined length in the downflow direction of the hitting ball. Even when a ball supply tray is formed, this nylon resin sheet can prevent dirt such as scum from adhering to the surface of the portion where the hitting frequency of the hit ball is high, or prevent the abrasion from occurring. Become.

This makes it possible to stabilize the flow of the hit ball and to reduce the complexity of the cleaning operation and the like. In particular, the use of a nylon resin sheet does not cause a sense of incongruity with the surrounding materials as compared with those using a metal plate as in the past, and is colored or transparent to the same color or similar color as the surrounding members. It is also easy to improve the appearance.

In addition, the structure can be manufactured at a lower cost than the conventional metal plate, and the mounting can be facilitated. In addition, if the nylon resin sheet is attached, the attachment and replacement become easy, and if the end is further folded into the groove, the nylon resin sheet is peeled off due to impact of a hit ball. Can also be effectively prevented or suppressed.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 showing an embodiment of a ball and ball game machine of the present invention, and FIG. In the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, a frame-shaped front frame 11 is hinged to an outer frame (not shown) so as to be openable and closable, and a glass frame 2 is provided at an opening of the front frame 11 and a ball feed tray 3 is provided below the glass frame 2. It is structured so that it can be opened and closed independently of each other.

The hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided on the front panel 12.
And a hit ball supply tray 3B attached to the surface of the front panel 12. A surplus ball for storing prize balls overflowing from the hit ball supply plate 3 below the hit ball supply tray 3. A saucer 4 and a hit ball operation handle 5 for firing a hit ball are attached. In the embodiment, the structure in which the glass frame 2 and the front panel 12 of the hitting ball supply tray 3 are independently opened and closed is not limited thereto, and the structure in which the glass frame 2 and the front panel 12 are opened and closed integrally may be used. Alternatively, the front panel 12 and the lower part thereof may be integrally opened and closed.

A speaker 15 for producing a fine sound effect is provided inside the lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a slit portion 2 is provided on the curved lower front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3.
5 are formed.

On the other hand, a game board 6 is detachably mounted behind the glass frame 2, and a game area 7 is formed on the front of the game board 6. The game area 7 is provided with an image display device (not shown), various winning ports, out ports, and the like. Further, around the gaming area 7, a speaker 14 for emitting a sound effect and a game effect lamp LED16 are provided.

Further, a prize ball tank 18 is provided above a mechanism plate 17 provided on the rear surface, and prize balls are stored in the prize ball tank 18 from above with the pachinko machine 1 installed on an amusement machine installation island. Supplied. The prize balls in the prize ball tank 18 are aligned by a guiding gutter 19 and guided to a prize ball payout device (not shown). The prize ball paid out by the prize ball payout device is discharged from a ball payout outlet 20 of the front panel 12 described later.

A variable display control unit 22 for controlling the image display device via a relay board 21 and a microcomputer for game control covered by a board case 23 are mounted on the back of the game board 6 and the mechanism board 17. Game control board 2
4. A relay board 26 for relaying signals from the game control board 24 and the like, and a prize ball board 27 on which a payout control microcomputer for controlling payout of prize balls and the like are mounted.

Further, on the back surface of the front frame 11, a ball firing device 28 for firing a ball into the game area 7 by using the rotating force of a motor, speakers 14, 15 and a game effect lamp LED1.
An electric decoration board 29 for sending a signal to 6 is provided.
The hit ball firing device 28 fires the hit balls stored in the hit ball supply tray 3 to the game area 7 by operating the hit ball operating handle 5. Also, a prize ball tank 18
The ball that was paid out from the ball delivery port 20 from the ball payout exit 20
Will be paid out.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a card unit which is installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and enables lending of balls by inserting a prepaid card. Reference numeral 31 denotes a slide lever for discharging hit balls from the hit ball supply tray 3 to the surplus ball tray 4, which is provided on the front panel 12.
Further, reference numeral 32 denotes a slide lever for discharging hit balls from the surplus ball tray 4 to a ball box (not shown) below.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the hit ball supply tray 3, and FIG. 4 shows an exploded perspective view thereof. The front panel 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with ABS resin colored in a predetermined color, and a hole 41 for supporting the shaft is formed at the left end thereof, and a metal lock mechanism 42 is formed at the right end. Installed. The ball payout opening 20 is formed in a rectangular opening at the upper left side, and the slide lever 31 is slidably mounted on the upper right surface in the lateral direction.

On the surface of the front panel 12, a plurality of bosses 43 and screw holes 44 for screwing the hitting ball supply tray 3B are integrally formed, and at the lower right portion, the batting ball is fed to a hitting position. A rectangular opening 46 for inserting a ball feed member (not shown) into which a ball to be blown flows is formed. The hit ball supply tray 3B is provided with the boss 43.
It is attached to the surface of the front panel 12 by screws 47 from the back using the screw holes 44.

On the left and right sides of the front panel 12 on the right and left sides of the front face of the hitting ball supply tray portion 3B, decorative covers 48 and 49, also made of ABS resin, are provided with screws 55
To form a frame that borders the left and right sides of the hit ball supply tray portion 3B.

The hitting ball supply tray portion 3B is also formed of a member molded of ABS resin colored in a predetermined color, and has a lower portion curved at a predetermined curvature. The upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 3 is formed as a concave portion 3A in which the front side rises and the rear portion is concaved, and a storage portion 52 is provided on the left side (the ball dispensing outlet 20 side) in the concave portion 3A. A guide portion 53 is formed on the right side (opening 46 side) as viewed. The ball discharging outlet 20 faces the upper left end of the storage section 52, and the opening 46 corresponds to the right end of the guide section 53.

The slope is continuously slightly lower from the left end of the storage section 52 to the right end of the guide section 53. As described above, the hit ball (prize ball) paid out from the ball payout outlet 20 is stored in the storage portion 52 of the hit ball supply tray 3, and the guide portion 53 has a structure that gradually narrows from left to right. As a result, the balls in the storage section 52 that move rightward due to the inclination are aligned in a line by the guide section 53. The hit balls flow down in the guide portion 53, are supplied to the hit ball firing position one by one by the ball feed member, and are fired toward the game area 7 by the hit ball firing device 28.

As described above, the hit balls in the hit ball supply tray 3 are aligned in a line from the right portion of the storage portion 52 by the guide portion 53 and flow down toward the ball feeding member. At the part reaching the guide part 53, the hit ball always flows down the same part. That is, the upper surface of the recessed portion 3A of the hitting ball supply tray 3 and the surface of the front panel 12 in this range constitute the hitting portion 56 where the hitting balls flowing down in a line are always in contact.

Then, the upper surface of the recessed portion 3A of the hitting ball supply tray 3 serving as the hitting portion 56 (the bottom surface of the hitting portion 56) and the surface of the front panel 12 (the hitting portion 56). Are formed in rectangular recessed portions 57 and 58 having a depth of, for example, 0.5 mm (see FIGS. 5 and 6). In this case, the storage recess 57 on the upper surface of the recess 3A is formed along the rear edge of the ball feed tray 3, and the lower edge of the storage recess 58 of the front panel 12 is formed by the recess of the ball feed tray 3B. It is formed along the slope of the upper surface of 3A.

A strip-shaped nylon resin sheet 59 is stored in each of the storage recesses 57 and 58, and is attached to the upper surface of the recess 3A and the front panel 12 by an adhesive. This nylon resin sheet 59 has 6
It is formed by forming a strip of nylon or 66 nylon, for example, has a thickness of 0.3 mm, and has an adhesive applied (sealed) on the back surface. This adhesive has high resistance to detergents and the like.

The nylon resin sheet 59 is desirably made of 6 nylon or 66 nylon in consideration of abrasion resistance and the degree of sliding of a hit ball, but is not particularly limited as long as it is a nylon resin. Further, a conductive nylon resin may be used in order to suppress the generation of static electricity, or the surface thereof may be subjected to Teflon processing to enhance the lubrication effect.

In addition, due to the dimensional relationship described above, the nylon resin sheet 59 is entirely housed in the recess 57,
It is stored almost perfectly in 58, depending on the thickness of the adhesive,
The surface of the nylon resin sheet 59 is flush with the upper surface of the recess 3A and the surface of the front panel 12, or is recessed therefrom.

Actually, the upper surface of the concave portion 3A is on the left side of the nylon resin sheet 59 when facing the nylon resin sheet 59.
The right side is slightly higher and the right side is slightly lower than the nylon resin sheet 59. The surface of the front panel 12 around the nylon resin sheet 59 is also slightly recessed from the nylon resin sheet 59. By adopting such a dimensional relationship, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage that the nylon resin sheet 59 is peeled off when the ball hits the edge of the nylon resin sheet 59.

Here, the surface of the nylon resin sheet 59 made of 6 nylon or 66 nylon has extremely good sliding of the hit ball as compared with the ABS resin, and has a higher strength than the ABS resin. Therefore, the nylon resin sheet 59 prevents dirt such as debris from adhering to the recessed portion 3A of the hitting portion 56 and the surface of the front panel 12 where the hitting frequency of the hitting ball is high, or prevents abrasion. Will be able to

This makes it possible to stabilize the flow of the hit ball and to reduce the complexity of the cleaning operation and the like. Also, the attachment is only glued with an adhesive, and when replacing it, it is only necessary to peel off the adhesive,
Maintenance is also easy.

Further, since it can be easily colored in the same color or the same color as the color of the front panel 12 and the hitting ball supply tray 3, it can be easily attached to the hitting contact portion 56 and the surrounding members. Is less likely to cause discomfort. In particular, if an adhesive tape-shaped material is cut into a rectangular shape and used, the price becomes extremely lower than when a stainless steel plate or the like is used.

Next, FIGS. 7 and 8 show a nylon resin sheet 5.
9 shows another embodiment of the mounting structure of No. 9; In this case, the depressed portion 3 of the hitting ball supply tray 3 corresponding to the hitting portion 56
A groove 6 cut into the back is provided at the left and right ends of the storage recesses 57 and 58 formed on the upper surface of the front panel A and the surface of the front panel 12.
1, 62 are formed. Then, the nylon resin sheet 59 is bonded to each of the storage recesses 57 and 58 with an adhesive as described above.
The left and right ends thereof are folded into grooves 61 and 62, respectively, and the grooves 61 and 62
Glued inside.

With such a configuration, the nylon resin sheet 59
7 and 8, the inconvenience of the end portion of the nylon resin sheet 59 being peeled off by the impact of a ball coming down from the left in FIGS. Can be prevented.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 to which the present invention is applied
Is provided with a hitting ball supply tray 3 having a storage portion 52 for storing hitting balls and a guide portion 53 for guiding the hitting balls in the storing portion 52 in a line. At least at a predetermined portion of the surface of the guide portion 53 of the plate 3, a hitting ball contact portion 56 with which a falling ball hits is formed over a predetermined length in the downflow direction of the hitting ball. Is characterized in that a nylon resin sheet 59 is provided on the surface thereof.

Accordingly, even when the front panel 12 of the ball feed plate 3 and the ball feed plate portion 3B are formed of a resin material such as ABS, which is liable to cause abrasion and adhesion of dirt, the nylon resin sheet 59 is formed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent dirt such as glazing from adhering to the surface of a portion where the hitting frequency of the hit ball is high, or to prevent abrasion.

That is, it is possible to stabilize the flow of the hit ball and to reduce the complexity of the cleaning operation and the like. In particular, the use of the nylon resin sheet 59 does not cause a sense of incongruity with the surrounding material as compared with the conventional one using a metal plate such as stainless steel, and has the same color or similar color as the surrounding members. Since it is easy to color or make it transparent, it is possible to significantly improve the appearance.

In addition, it can be constructed at a lower cost than a conventional metal plate, and can be easily mounted. Further, by attaching the nylon resin sheet 59 with an adhesive, attachment and replacement are facilitated. Further, if the ends are folded into the grooves 61 and 62, the nylon ball is brought into contact with the ball by impact. The inconvenience that the resin sheet 59 peels off can be effectively prevented or suppressed.

In the above embodiment, the upper surface of the concave portion 3A of the hitting ball supply tray 3 corresponding to the hitting portion 56 and the front panel 12
Separate nylon resin sheets 59, 59 on the surface of
However, one nylon resin sheet may be bent in an L-shape and continuously disposed in each of the storage recesses 57 and 58. However, in that case, the mounting work becomes more troublesome as compared with the case where it is provided separately, and the molding cost of the nylon resin sheet is generated.

In the embodiment, the concave portion 3 of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided.
A nylon resin sheet 5 is provided on each of the upper surface (the ball contact portion bottom surface) and the front panel 12 surface (the ball contact portion side surface).
Although 9 and 59 are attached, depending on the use situation, it is also effective to provide one of them (for example, only the recess 3A). However, it is needless to say that it is more effective to use both as nylon resin sheets.

Further, in the embodiment, the nylon resin sheet 59 is used.
Was mounted in each of the storage recesses 57 and 58 with an adhesive,
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the above-described groove may be formed at a position corresponding to an edge of the entire periphery, and the groove may be folded and held in the groove.

Further, in the embodiment, the nylon resin sheet 59 is provided from the storage section 52 of the hitting ball supply tray 3 to the guide section 53. However, it is sufficient that the nylon resin sheet 59 is provided at least in the guide section 53. You don't have to. Also, the guide section 53 does not necessarily need to be provided in the entire area.

The nylon resin sheet 59 has a V-shaped or U-shaped cross section, and the side face of the hitting portion (front panel 1).
A method that does not contact 2) may be used. Further, an L-shaped wall may be provided on the front panel 12 side.

[0048]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a ball that flows down from a storage portion of a ball supply tray to a predetermined portion on the surface of a guide portion for guiding the balls in the storage portion in a line. The hit ball contact portion is formed over a predetermined length in the downflow direction of the hit ball, and a nylon resin sheet is provided on the surface of the hit ball contact portion. Even when the ball feed tray is formed from a resin material that is likely to cause pitting, this nylon resin sheet can prevent dirt such as scum from adhering to the surface of the part where the hitting frequency of the ball is high, or cause abrasion. Can be prevented.

This makes it possible to stabilize the flow of the hit ball and to reduce the complexity of the cleaning operation and the like. In particular, the use of a nylon resin sheet does not cause a sense of incongruity with the surrounding materials as compared with those using a metal plate as in the past, and is colored or transparent to the same color or similar color as the surrounding members. It is also easy to improve the appearance.

In addition, it can be constructed at a lower cost than a conventional metal plate, and can be easily mounted. In addition, if the nylon resin sheet is attached, the attachment and replacement become easy, and if the end is further folded into the groove, the nylon resin sheet is peeled off due to impact of a hit ball. Can also be effectively prevented or suppressed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of a ball game machine of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a front panel and a hit ball supply tray of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a front panel and a hit ball supply tray of the pachinko machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of a hitting portion of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of a hitting portion of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of a hitting portion of a pachinko machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an enlarged plan view of a hitting portion of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 7;

[Description of Signs] 1 pachinko machine 3 hitting ball supply tray 12 front panel 52 storage section 53 guide section 57, 58 storage recess 59 nylon resin sheet 61, 62 groove

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A ball game machine provided with a ball feeding plate having a storage portion for storing a ball and a guide portion for guiding the ball in the storage portion in a line, wherein the ball supplying plate At least at a predetermined portion of the guide portion surface,
A hitting ball contact portion against which a falling ball hits is formed over a predetermined length in the flowing direction of the hitting ball, and a surface of the hitting ball contact portion is provided with a nylon resin sheet. Ball game machine to do. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein a nylon resin sheet is provided on a bottom surface and a side surface of the hitting portion. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the nylon resin sheet is provided so as to be attached to the hitting portion. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein an end of said nylon resin sheet is folded into a groove formed in said hitting portion. . 5. The ball game according to claim 1, wherein the nylon resin sheet is formed by molding 6 nylon or 66 nylon into a sheet. Machine.