JP2001113014A - Control device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device for a game machine capable of reliably connecting a signal output terminal to a terminal fitting section even after a long period elapses and allowing an accurate functional inspection simply and quickly. SOLUTION: This control device for the game machine for controlling the game machine or a game operation device provided on the game machine is provided with a data output means capable of being fitted with a connector 532 for outputting control signals as inspection data. The terminal fitting section 50A to be fitted with the connector 532 is protected by a masking member 501, and the terminal fitting section 50A is formed as a wiring pattern on a board. The shape of the masking member 501 corresponds to the shape of the terminal fitting section 50A. The masking member 501 is formed with a transparent insulating member. No other circuit element is mounted near the terminal fitting section 50A. A dummy element is fitted to the terminal fitting section 50A in place of the signal output terminal, and the dummy element is provided with a projection inserted into a through hole forming the terminal fitting section 50A. The dummy element is formed with a transparent insulating member.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game operation device that operates in accordance with the state of a game and a control device for a game machine that controls the game machine itself. For example, an illumination device, a sound output device, and a variable display device. It can be used for pachinko machines equipped with.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game machine equipped with a game operation device such as an electric decoration device, a sound output device, and a variable display device, and a control device for controlling the game operation device has become widespread.

[0003] As such a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is known. In a pachinko gaming machine, when a player fires a pachinko ball and wins a predetermined winning opening, the control device is set to a predetermined probability. A lottery lottery is performed, a control signal is output to each game operation device, a symbol displayed on the variable display device is changed, an electric decoration device is blinked, and a sound output device is configured to output a sound effect, Gives the glamor of pachinko games.

On the other hand, in such a pachinko gaming machine, since the lottery drawing by the control device must not be wrong, in order to put the pachinko gaming machine on the market, it is generally necessary to pass a certification test at a certification organization. And a control device or mechanism for preventing unauthorized modification in the market after the device is put on the market.

In some cases, illegal inspection of pachinko gaming machines is performed in the market, and simplification and speeding up of inspection are required.
In order to simplify the inspection, a structure has been considered in which the control device of the gaming machine is unitized for each function and the inspection can be performed in unit units. In such a case, each unitized control is controlled. There is a demand for a method of outputting inspection data from an apparatus.

In this case, at the time of inspection, it is necessary to attach a signal output terminal to each control device. Therefore, a terminal mounting portion for attaching a signal output terminal is provided on a circuit board of the control device. In response, that is, at the time of inspection, an inspection is performed by attaching a connector as a signal output terminal to the terminal attachment portion, or setting a contact-type inspection terminal that directly contacts the terminal attachment portion.

[0007]

By the way, the terminal mounting portion is generally formed of a wiring pattern or a through hole on a substrate, and is used only at the time of inspection of a game machine. It has become.

On the other hand, on the back side of the pachinko game machine to which these control devices are attached, a large number of heating members such as solenoids for driving a prize device called a lamp for illumination and an accessory are incorporated. Since there are transporting devices for game balls and the like, they are operated for a long period of time, so that the temperature is constantly high, resulting in a poor environment.

Therefore, when the inspection is performed in the market, the terminal mounting portion is left for a long time in an exposed state, and the surface of the terminal mounting portion is deteriorated, and dirt due to adhesion of dust is generated. . Therefore, even if an attempt is made to mount a signal output terminal on such a terminal mounting portion, solder does not adhere well, and even when a contact-type inspection terminal is used, stable contact cannot be obtained, and reliable conduction cannot be obtained. ,
There is a problem that an accurate inspection cannot be performed.

Even if such a terminal mounting portion is provided, the terminal mounting portion is in an exposed state. Therefore, in a process of mounting other components, a wiring pattern of the terminal mounting portion and a signal output terminal mounting portion are not provided. Unnecessary solder adheres to the through-hole, making it difficult to mount the signal output terminal, or failing to ensure reliable conduction.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a gaming machine capable of reliably conducting a signal output terminal to a terminal mounting portion even after a long period of time, performing an accurate function test, and simplifying and speeding up the test. Is to provide.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, a control device for a game machine according to the present invention comprises a game machine or a game machine for outputting a control signal for controlling a game operation device provided in the game machine. A control device, comprising: a data output unit to which a signal output terminal can be attached in order to output a control signal as inspection data, wherein a terminal attachment portion to which the signal output terminal is attached is protected by a masking member. It is assumed that.

According to the present invention, since the terminal attachment portion is protected by the masking member, dust and the like do not adhere to the terminal attachment portion, and the masking member can be used even during an inspection after a long period of time. By peeling off, the signal output terminal can be easily attached, a stable contact state can be ensured, an accurate function test can be performed, and the test can be simplified and speeded up.

[0014] In this case, the terminal mounting portion may be formed as a wiring pattern on a substrate.

In this case, since the wiring pattern on the substrate can be protected by the masking member, unnecessary solder does not adhere to the terminal mounting portion when other components are mounted, and there is no problem in mounting the signal output terminal. Furthermore, since the terminal mounting portion is less likely to come into contact with air, deterioration of the surface of the terminal mounting portion can be suppressed, and reliable conduction with the terminal mounting portion can be performed.

Here, as the game operation device, for example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, a variable display device installed at the center of the game board, an electric decoration device provided around the game board, and a sound effect during the game. An audio output device or the like for outputting is conceivable.

The shape and material of the masking member are not particularly limited. For example, rubber, resin, transparent or translucent tape, film, and the like can be used. Further, the masking member may or may not correspond to the soldering pattern.

In the present invention, the shape of the masking member preferably corresponds to the shape of the terminal mounting portion.

According to the present invention, when the signal output terminals are mounted, electrical connection of the signal output terminals can be reliably performed, and unnecessary patterns are not hidden by the masking member. A visual inspection can be easily performed by a visual inspection in a proof test by an inspection or a witness inspection in a market.

In the present invention, the masking member is preferably formed of a transparent member.

According to the present invention, since the pattern can be visually recognized through the masking member, a visual inspection in an inspection test by a certification organization or the like and an on-site inspection in the market can be easily performed visually, and the masking member can be easily inspected. Can be simplified, and the masking operation and the removal operation can be easily performed.

Here, transparency is a concept including translucency.

In the present invention, the masking member is preferably formed of an insulating member.

According to the present invention, since the wiring pattern of the terminal mounting portion exposed on the substrate is covered with the insulating member, it is possible to prevent static electricity from jumping into the terminal mounting portion, and it is possible to prevent a game operation device or the like from using static electricity. Malfunction and electrostatic breakdown of circuit elements on the substrate can be prevented.

In the present invention, it is preferable that no other circuit element is mounted near the terminal mounting portion.

According to the present invention, since there is no obstacle to the work of attaching the signal output terminal, the signal output terminal can be easily attached later, and unnecessary solder is not attached to the other circuit at the time of attachment. Since erroneous conduction due to attachment to the element can be prevented, a reliable inspection can be performed.

Here, the vicinity means a range in which the solder that melts and flows when the signal output terminal is mounted does not reach.

Further, the control device for a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A control device for a game machine for outputting a control signal for controlling a game machine or a game operation device provided in the game machine, comprising: a data output means capable of attaching a signal output terminal to output the control signal as inspection data. And a terminal mounting portion formed as a wiring pattern on the substrate and mounting the signal output terminal, wherein the terminal mounting portion is provided with a dummy element replacing the signal output terminal. is there.

According to the present invention, since the terminal mounting portion is protected by the dummy element, dust and the like do not adhere to the terminal mounting portion, and the dummy element can be inspected after a long period of time. By removing, the signal output terminal can be easily attached, a stable contact state can be secured, an accurate function test can be performed, and the test can be simplified and speeded up. Also, by attaching a dummy element before the component mounting process of mounting other circuit elements on the board, unnecessary solder does not adhere to the terminal mounting part during the component mounting process. Easy to do.

[0030] In the present invention, it is preferable that the dummy element is provided with a protruding portion which is inserted into a through hole constituting the mounting terminal portion.

According to the present invention, since the solder does not enter into the through hole of the terminal mounting portion in another component mounting process, the signal output terminal can be easily mounted later.

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (1) Overall Configuration of Gaming Machine An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a gaming board 2 of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming board 2 of this pachinko gaming machine has:
A variable display device 11 that variably displays a plurality of rows of symbols is arranged at a substantially central position on the surface of the board, and a lamp display device 12 and an LED device 13 that blink with the operation of the variable display device 11 are arranged therearound. I have. The winning opening 14 and the big winning opening 1 are provided below the variable display device 11.
5 and an outlet 16 are provided. Although not shown in FIG. 1, around the game board 2, a speaker serving as an audio output device for generating a sound effect and a launch device for launching a pachinko ball are provided around the operation of the variable display device 11. Etc. are provided.

On the back of the game board 2, as shown in FIG.
In addition to the variable display device 11, a main control device 17, a lamp control device 18, and a voice control device 19 are arranged in a gap portion of a supply path for the pachinko ball game board 2.

The main controller 17 is constructed by mounting electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and a drive circuit component on a wiring board such as a printed board. When the pachinko ball fired from the above-described firing device wins the pachinko ball in the winning opening 14 arranged below the variable display device 11 of the game board 2, the main control device 17
A predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out from the payout device as prize balls, and a lottery lottery is started. At the same time, a control signal is also output to the variable display device 11, the lamp control device 18, and the sound control device 19 to cause these devices to perform a predetermined operation.

The main controller 17 outputs predetermined control signals to the variable display device 11, the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19 in accordance with the result of the lottery such as a big hit, a medium hit, a small hit and the like. Each device performs a display operation based on the control signal.

The lamp controller 18 is a main controller 1
7 is a portion for controlling the blinking of the lamp display device 12 and the LED device 13 based on the control signal from the controller 7. Although not illustrated, the circuit board includes a ballast, an inverter, and an auxiliary CPU for controlling these components. It is configured. Further, the voice control device 19 is a portion that outputs a sound effect from a speaker provided around the game board 2 based on a control signal from the main control device 17, and selects a type of the sound effect, volume control, and the like. In order to perform the above, an auxiliary CPU is provided similarly to the lamp control device 18.

(2) Configuration of Variable Display Device As shown in FIG. 3, the variable display device 11 includes a liquid crystal panel unit 30 serving as an image display unit, and a backlight 40 serving as a back light source of the liquid crystal panel unit 30. An image display control board 50 for controlling an image displayed on the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on a control signal from the main controller 17, and a front case 61 and a back case 62 that house and integrate these. An outer case 60 is provided.

Although not shown in FIG. 3, the liquid crystal panel unit 30 is connected to a liquid crystal panel as a light modulator for modulating a light beam from the backlight 40, a transparent substrate of the liquid crystal panel, and a liquid crystal inside the transparent substrate. A driver IC for driving the elements, a diffusion plate provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel to make the light flux from the backlight 40 uniform over substantially the entire surface, and an EMI covering the outer peripheral portion of the liquid crystal panel.
(Electromagnetic interference) is configured to include a metal panel shield frame.

The backlight 40 includes a U-shaped fluorescent tube 41 serving as a main body of a back light source, and a reflection case 4 for reflecting a light beam from the fluorescent tube 41 toward the liquid crystal panel unit 30.
2, and a backlight board 43 for supplying power to the terminal portion 41A of the fluorescent tube 41.

The outer case 60 includes a metal front case 61 and a transparent plastic back case 62. The front case 61 displays an image formed by the liquid crystal panel unit 30 on the game board 2. 61A is formed.

The image display control board 50 is constructed by mounting various circuit elements on a board main body 51 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the board main body 51 includes an image display control circuit 52 and It is divided into a data output circuit 53.

The image display control circuit 52 includes a main controller 17
Is provided to display a predetermined symbol on the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on a control signal from the
A connector 521, an auxiliary CPU 522, an image control IC 523, a reset IC 524 (see FIG. 5) mounted thereon,
Firmware ROM (Read Only Memory)
525, and CGROM (Character Ge)
nerator Read Only Memory)
526.

The connector 521 is connected to a cable connected to the main controller 17, is supplied with power via the main controller 17, and receives control signals from the main controller 17. The auxiliary CPU 522 includes a connector 52
This is a part for controlling the operation of other circuit elements based on a control signal input through the control circuit 1. Image control IC 523
Is CG based on a control signal from the auxiliary CPU 522.
This is a portion that calls up a predetermined symbol stored in the ROM 526 and outputs a display output signal to the liquid crystal panel unit 30. Note that the reset IC 524 is provided for resetting the auxiliary CPU 522, and the firmware ROM 525 stores a program developed on the auxiliary CPU 522.

A data output circuit 53 constituting a data output device obtains a signal required for inspection from the signal output from the image display control circuit 52, and uses the obtained image output signal as inspection data to an external inspection device. It is a portion for outputting, and includes a plurality of image output signal acquiring ICs 531. The signal input terminal of the image output signal acquisition IC 531 is
As shown in FIG. 5, the auxiliary CPU 522 and the image control IC 523 are connected at an intermediate portion of an address data signal line, a data signal line, and an enable signal line which connect the image control IC 523,
The signals flowing through these signal lines can be obtained as they are. Although not shown in FIG. 5, the acquired image output signal is output to an external inspection device via a cable from an image output signal connector mounted on the data output circuit 53.

The image output signal connector 532
Are not usually mounted on mass-produced models, as shown in FIG. However, at the time of inspection, the image output signal connector 532 is mounted on the board body 51 so that the connector 532 can be easily mounted.
A terminal mounting portion 50A for mounting a connector is formed.

Here, the image output signal output from the data output circuit 53 is a symbol state appearing on the liquid crystal panel unit 30, for example, a signal indicating that the symbol is changing.
In addition to a signal indicating that the combination of the symbols to be displayed is determined, the signal includes a signal indicating that the symbol of each digit is fluctuating, data representing the symbol of each digit, and a large number of data including color data of the symbol. Each data is composed of one or a plurality of bits. For this reason, the image output signal acquiring ICs 531 are configured to be able to acquire, for example, 8-bit data per unit, and are provided in the data output circuit 53 as many as the number of image output signal data that can be acquired. The image output signal connector 532 includes signal lines corresponding to the number of data acquired by the plurality of image output signal acquisition ICs 531.

As shown in FIG. 6, the image output signal obtaining I
Between the C531 and the image output signal connector 532,
A surge absorbing circuit 533 is provided. The surge absorbing circuit 533 includes a plurality of varistors 533A corresponding to the number of signal lines of the image output signal acquiring IC 531. Each varistor 533A has one end connected to a signal line connected to each terminal of the image output signal acquisition IC 531 and the other end connected to a GND formed on the back surface of the substrate body 51.
(Ground) is electrically connected to the pattern portion.
This GND pattern extends to the end of the substrate body 51,
The metal front case 6 constituting the above-described exterior case 60
1 and is electrically connected.

When a surge current flows from the image output signal connector 532 to the signal line, most of the surge current is released from the varistor 533A from the front case 61 via the GND pattern to protect the image output signal acquisition IC 531. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal mounting portion 50A for mounting the image output signal connector 532 is configured by arranging a large number of through holes 500 in two groups, and the terminal mounting portion 50A includes a masking member 501. Is pasted. Therefore, the terminal mounting portion 50A is
When the image output signal connector 532 is not attached, that is, in a normal state, it is protected by the masking member 501. The terminal mounting portion 50A is formed as a wiring pattern on the image display control board 50,
The shape of the masking member 501 corresponds to the shape of the wiring pattern.

No other circuit elements are mounted near the terminal mounting portion 50A, as shown in FIGS.

Here, the attachment of the masking member 501 is not shown, but a thin paper pattern or the like formed corresponding to the wiring pattern on the image display control board 50 is attached to the terminal mounting portion 50A of the image display control board 50. It is performed by applying a gel-like member lightly.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, instead of attaching a masking member, in a component mounting step of mounting various circuit elements on the image display control board 50, a terminal mounting for mounting the image output signal connector 532 is performed. Part 5
At 0A, a dummy element 632 may be mounted instead of the connector 532.

That is, on the back surface of the dummy element 632, there is provided a projection 632A which is inserted into and penetrates the through hole 500 of the terminal mounting portion 50A opened in the image display control board 50, and is provided by the projection 632A. Since the through hole 500 is closed, when mounting another component, it is also possible to prevent the solder from being sucked up from the back side of the through hole 500.

The dummy element 632 can be formed of a transparent or translucent member, and can be formed so as to cover the entire terminal mounting portion 50A. Also,
The dummy element 632 is preferably formed using an insulating member.

The dummy element 632 is connected to the image display control board 5
The masking member 501 may be affixed to the terminal mounting portion 50A from which the other components on the 0 are mounted and then removed and the dummy element 632 is removed. Also, without removing the dummy element 632, the terminal mounting portion 5
Alternatively, the image output signal connector 532 (signal output terminal) may be attached to the terminal attachment portion 50A by attaching it as a protective member of 0A, removing it at the time of inspection.

(3) Configuration of Function Inspection Device The variable display device 11 of such a pachinko gaming machine is inspected by using a function inspection device. The function inspection device 8
As shown in FIG. 10, a personal computer 8a, input devices such as a keyboard 8c and a mouse 8d, and a display 8
b and an output device such as a printer 8e;
and an output terminal (not shown) connected to the connector 521 of the variable display device 11 for transmitting a control signal and an input terminal (not shown) for obtaining an image data output signal from the data output circuit 53. Be composed.

Inspection data necessary for function inspection of the variable display device 11 is installed in the personal computer 8a.
For example, the personal computer 8a includes, as test data of the variable display device 11, various control signals for display output from the main control device 17 to the variable display device 11, and the variable display device 1
List data defining correspondence with the design data in one CGROM 526 is stored.

(4) Operation of Pachinko Machine and Inspection Procedure Using Data Output Circuit 53 In performing an inspection by such a function inspection device 8, the operation of the pachinko game machine in an actual game will be described. It looks like this:

(1) After turning on the pachinko machine,
When the pachinko ball is fired from the launching device and the pachinko ball wins in the winning opening 14 arranged below the variable display device 11,
The main controller 17 starts the lottery lottery and outputs a control signal to the variable display device 11, the lamp controller 18 and the voice controller 19 to the effect that the lottery lottery has started.

(2) The variable display device 11, the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19 start predetermined operations based on the control signal. For example, the variable display device 1
If it is 1, the control signal indicating that the lottery lottery has started is:
First, it is input to the auxiliary CPU 522. Auxiliary CPU 52
2 is an address data signal based on the control signal,
Image control I comprising data signal and enable signal
The control signal for C is output to the image control IC 523. The image control IC 523 outputs the symbol data stored in the CGROM 526 to the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on the signal from the auxiliary CPU 522, and displays an image indicating that the lottery is being performed on the image display unit, for example, when the symbol is changed. Display the image in the state of being. Note that the lamp control device 18 and the voice control device 19 also use the lamp display device 12 and the L display to notify the player that lottery is being performed.
It blinks the ED device 13 or outputs a sound effect from a speaker.

(3) When the lottery lottery is completed, the main controller 17 sets a control signal indicating that the lottery lottery is completed,
A signal representing the result of the lottery is output to the variable display device 11, the lamp control device 18, and the voice control device 19.

(4) In the variable display device 11 having received the output signal from the main control device 17, the auxiliary CPU 522 sends a control signal for the image control IC based on the result of the lottery drawing and the result of the lottery to the image control IC 523. Output.
The image control IC 523 outputs a signal to stop the image display of the liquid crystal panel unit 30 based on these signals, and performs a symbol display according to the result of the lottery.

The operation of the variable display device 11 accompanying the operation of the pachinko gaming machine described above is performed by the function inspection device 8 in the following procedure.

(5) After removing the masking member 501 attached thereto from the terminal attachment portion 50A for attaching the image output signal connector 532, the connector 532 is attached to the terminal attachment portion 50A. Next, cables are respectively connected to the connector 521 of the variable display device 11 and the connector 532 for image output signals, and these cables are connected to input / output terminals provided in the function test device 8.

(6) When the function testing device 8 is activated and the keyboard 8c, the mouse 8d and the like are operated, the display 8b
Above, the list data corresponding to the variable display device 11 is displayed. When the user operates the keyboard 8c and the mouse 8d to select a portion of the image data to be displayed from the displayed list data, the function inspection device 8 outputs the selected image data from the main control device 17. A control signal having the same signal format as that of the control signal is output to the variable display device 11.

(7) As a result, it is possible to confirm whether or not an image based on the image data selected by the variable display device 11 is to be displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal panel unit 30. That is, if the image data of the location selected by the variable display device 11 is displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal panel unit 30, the variable display device 11 performs a correct display operation dependently in response to the control signal of the main control device 17. You can check the function test of the thing.

(8) Conversely, an image other than the image data at the location selected by the variable display device 11 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel unit 30.
Is displayed on the display surface, the variable display device 11 performs an incorrect display operation in a dependent manner in response to the control signal from the main control device 17, and the variable display device 11 receives a fraudulent modification or the like. You can visually check the functional test that you are.

(9) At this time, signals between the auxiliary CPU 522 and the image control IC 523 in the image display control circuit 52 of the variable display device 11 are acquired by a plurality of image output signal acquiring ICs 531 of the data output circuit 53, and the image output is performed. The signal is output from the image output signal connector 532. The image output signal is sent to the function inspection device 8 via a cable.
Is input to

(10) This image output signal is transmitted to the function inspection device 8
By confirming that the inspection data list data installed in the variable display device 11
The function inspection device 8 can determine whether or not there is any abnormality in the display operation of without looking at the actually displayed screen.

(5) Effects of the First Embodiment According to the above-described first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) Variable display device 11 for pachinko machine
Is provided with the data output circuit 53, the image output signal of the variable display device 11 can be used as inspection data only by connecting a cable to the image output signal connector 532 of the data output circuit 53. Check the output image of the variable display device itself to see if the variable display device is performing the specified operation reliably during the certification test at the certification organization, and whether the pachinko gaming machine has been tampered with in the market. In a similar manner, the data output from the data output means can be checked easily by a computer. In particular, the image output signal serving as the inspection data of the variable display device 11 is composed of a large number of data, and all of the data need to be inspected. Therefore, the provision of the data output circuit 53 has a great effect of facilitating the inspection. .

(2) Since the data output circuit 53 is provided on the image display control board 50 constituting the variable display device 11, both can be handled integrally and the inspection work can be simplified. it can. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to use a harness or the like in the electrical connection between the image display circuit 52 and the data output circuit 53 on the image display control board 50, the wiring between them can be simplified, and the variable display device Since the size of the variable display device 11 does not increase in the thickness direction, the thickness of the variable display device 11 can be reduced.

(3) The data output circuit 53 includes the image output signal acquisition IC 531, the image output signal connector 532, and the surge absorbing circuit 533, and the data output circuit 53 can be configured with a minimum necessary configuration. Therefore, the structure of the data output circuit 53 can be easily simplified and downsized. In addition, since the data output circuit 53 includes the surge absorbing circuit 533, even if a surge current flows from the connector or the terminal mounting portion, the surge current can be discharged to GND via the surge absorbing circuit 533, and the image output signal can be obtained. I
C531 can be protected.

(4) Since the data output circuit 53 is arranged separately from the image display control circuit 52 on the substrate body 51, the circuit elements of the data output circuit 53 hide the circuit elements on the image display control circuit 52. Never do. Therefore, it is possible to easily check unauthorized alteration or the like by exchanging circuit elements or the like on the image display control board as viewed from the back of the gaming machine.

(5) Since the masking member 501 is attached to the terminal mounting portion 50A, unnecessary solder does not adhere to the terminal mounting portion 50A when other components are mounted, and the image output signal connector 532 (signal Output terminal) can be easily mounted, and the terminal mounting portion 50 is provided.
A reliable connection with A is obtained, and an accurate inspection can be performed.

(6) The masking member 5 is attached to the terminal attaching portion 50A for attaching the image output signal connector 532.
Since 01 is affixed, it is protected from adhesion of dust and the like and deterioration due to long-term lapse. Therefore, even at the time of inspection after a long period of time, the signal output terminal can be easily attached by peeling off the masking member 501,
Further, since stable contact can be ensured, an accurate function test can be performed, and the test can be simplified and speeded up.

(7) Since the masking member 501 does not obscure the pattern other than the wiring pattern of the terminal mounting portion 50A, the visual inspection can easily be performed by a verification organization or the like or in the witness inspection in the market. be able to.

(8) When mounting another circuit element on the image display control board 50, if the dummy element 632 is mounted on the terminal mounting section 50A, the projection 632A is attached to the through hole 500 of the terminal mounting section 50A. Inserted into the
Since it penetrates, the through hole 500 is closed.
Therefore, when mounting other components, the through hole 500
Is prevented from being sucked up from the back side, and attachment of the image output signal connector 532 later becomes easy.

(9) The dummy element 632 is removed after other components are mounted on the image display control board 50, and the masking member 501 is attached to the terminal mounting portion 50A from which the dummy element 632 has been removed. Element 632
Even if is removed, the terminal mounting portion 50A can be protected. Further, even when the dummy element 632 is directly attached as a protection member, the terminal attachment portion 50A can be protected.

(10) Since the dummy element 632 is formed of a transparent or translucent member, the pattern can be visually recognized through the dummy element 632, so that a visual inspection by an inspection organization or the like in a witness inspection in a market can be performed. It can be easily performed visually.

(11) Further, since the dummy element 632 is formed of an insulating member, the wiring pattern of the terminal mounting portion 50A exposed on the image display control board 50 can be covered with the insulating member. It is possible to prevent static electricity from jumping into the 50A, thereby preventing malfunction of a game operation device or the like due to static electricity and electrostatic breakdown of circuit elements on a substrate.

(12) In the vicinity of the terminal mounting portion 50A,
Since other circuit elements are not mounted, there is no obstacle to the work of attaching the image output signal connector 532, and this allows the image output signal connector 532 to be used later.
Can be easily mounted, and erroneous conduction due to unnecessary solder adhering to other circuit elements at the time of mounting can be prevented, so that reliable inspection can be performed.

(6) Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as the parts or members already described, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the first embodiment, the image display control board 50 is configured by directly providing the data output circuit 53, the image output signal acquisition IC 531, the terminal mounting section 50A and the like on the board main body 51.

On the other hand, in the variable display device 91 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the data output board 93 is substantially parallel to the image display control board 92 and
The difference is that they are arranged separately. For this reason, although not shown in FIG. 11, one of the board connection terminals 94 for connecting the image display control board 92 and the data output board 93 is provided on the surface of the image display control board 92, and the other is provided on the data output board 93. Is provided on the back side.

The image output signal connector 532 is
In this example, the data output board 93 is attached in parallel with the data output board 93.
3 includes, as shown in FIG.
A terminal mounting portion 93A composed of a large number of through-holes 500, similar to A, is formed. A masking member 601 is attached to the front and back surfaces of the data output board 93 in this terminal mounting portion 93A.

The masking member 601 is formed of two pieces (a total of four sides) of transparent or translucent rubber, resin, tape or film, and is formed so as to cover the whole of the two groups of terminal mounting portions 93A. Have been. That is, the shape of the masking member 601 of this embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment, and does not correspond to the wiring pattern. In this case, it is preferable that the masking member 601 be formed of an insulating member. As described above, the terminal mounting portion 93A is protected by the masking member 601 when the image output signal connector 532 is not mounted, that is, in a normal state.

Also in this embodiment, in the step of mounting another circuit element on the data output board 93, the dummy element 6 is attached to the terminal mounting portion 93A in the same manner as described above.
32 can also be implemented.

The variable display device 91 according to the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment.

(13) The masking member 601 may be attached so as to cover the entirety of the two groups of terminal mounting portions 93A, so that the shape of the masking member 601 can be simplified, and no labor or the like is required to correspond to the wiring pattern. And the masking operation becomes easy. When attaching the image output signal connector 532, the masking member 60
The operation of removing the first member can also be easily performed.

(14) Since the masking member 601 is formed of a transparent or translucent member, the pattern can be visually recognized through the masking member 601. Therefore, a visual inspection by a certification organization or a witness inspection in a market can be performed by a certification organization. It can be easily performed visually.

(15) Further, the masking member 601 is
Since it is formed of an insulating member, the wiring pattern of the terminal mounting portion 93A exposed on the data output board 93 can be covered with the insulating member, and it is possible to prevent static electricity from jumping into the terminal mounting portion 93A, and to play a game due to static electricity. It is possible to prevent malfunction of the operation device and the like and electrostatic breakdown of circuit elements on the substrate.

(7) Modifications of Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes the following modifications.

In each of the above embodiments, the image display control board 5
Although 0 and 92 are arranged along the display surface of the liquid crystal panel unit on the back side of the liquid crystal panel unit, the invention is not limited to this. That is, the variable display device 9 shown in FIG.
As in 1, the image display control board may be arranged substantially perpendicular to the display surface of the liquid crystal panel unit, and the data output board may be arranged substantially parallel to the image display control board. In short, the arrangement of the image display control board and the data output board with respect to the liquid crystal panel unit may be appropriately set according to the space on the back of the game board.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the variable display devices 11 and 91 have the liquid crystal panel unit 30 and are configured to display a predetermined symbol on the display surface of the liquid crystal panel unit. Not limited to That is,
The variable display device is constituted by a plurality of drums having a plurality of symbols formed on the surface, and based on a control signal from a main control device, by rotating these drums, a predetermined combination of symbols can be displayed. May be configured,
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), PDP
(Plasma Display Panel), a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like, may constitute a variable display device.

In each of the above embodiments, a so-called direct type backlight is used as the back light source of the liquid crystal panel unit 30, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a so-called edge-type backlight can be used as the back light source. In this case, the luminous flux emitted from the fluorescent tube arranged on the back side of the liquid crystal panel and on the side of the liquid crystal panel is guided by a light guide plate arranged on the back side of the liquid crystal panel.
The light is diffused and illuminated on the back of the liquid crystal panel unit.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game operation devices that output the inspection data are the variable display devices 11 and 91, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the present invention may be applied to any control device incorporated in a pachinko game machine, such as a voice control device that controls a speaker or the like that outputs a sound effect, a lamp control device that controls an electric decoration device, and the like.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the data output devices 53 and 93 are used for inspecting pachinko gaming machines. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be utilized.

In each of the above embodiments, the signal output terminal is a connector attached to a through hole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a surface mount type connector, a contact type connection terminal, or the like may be used. .

In the second embodiment, the data output board 93 is provided separately and in parallel with the image display control board 92. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be provided upright so as to be orthogonal and detachable.

In the second embodiment, the masking member 601 is formed of two sheets of transparent or translucent rubber, resin, tape, or film, and covers the entire two rows of terminal mounting portions 93A. However, it may be formed of a single sheet large enough to cover the entire two rows of terminal mounting portions 93A. If you do this,
The labor of manufacturing and attaching the masking member 601 is reduced.

In addition, specific structures, shapes, and the like when implementing the present invention may be other structures and the like as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

[0104]

According to the gaming machine control device of the present invention as described above, since the terminal mounting portion is protected by the masking member, unnecessary solder adheres to the terminal mounting portion when other components are mounted. In addition, since the terminal mounting portion does not easily come into contact with air, deterioration of the surface of the terminal mounting portion can be suppressed. In addition, dust and the like do not adhere to the terminal mounting portion, and even during inspection after a long period of time, the signal output terminal can be easily mounted by peeling off the masking member, and a stable contact state is ensured. As a result, accurate function inspection can be performed, and the inspection can be simplified and speeded up.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an elevation view illustrating a structure of a game board of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an elevation view showing a structure of a back surface of the game board in the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a structure of the variable display device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view for explaining a structure of an image display control board in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure of an image display control board in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure of a data output board in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a partial detailed view showing a terminal mounting portion and masking in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a dummy element is attached to a terminal attachment portion in the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a cross section taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure of a function inspection device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a structure of an image display control board according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the data output board in FIG. 11 is viewed from the back side.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11, 91 Variable display device 30 Image display unit (liquid crystal panel unit) 41 Fluorescent tube 50A Terminal mounting unit 93A Terminal mounting unit 52, 92 Image display control unit 53, 93 Data output device 431 Fluorescent tube terminal portion 500 Through hole 501 Masking Member 531 Image output signal acquisition circuit 532 Image output signal connector (signal output terminal) 522 Central processing unit (auxiliary CPU) 523 Display control integrated circuit

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Norihisa Nakamura 3-3-5 Yamato, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Inside Seiko Epson Corporation (72) Inventor Tadashi Akatsu 3-3-5 Yamato Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture Seiko Epson Corporation F-term (reference) 2C088 DA09 DA21 EA10

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A control device for a game machine for outputting a control signal for controlling a game machine or a game operation device provided in the game machine, wherein a signal output terminal is attached for outputting the control signal as inspection data. A control device for a gaming machine, comprising: a data output means capable of mounting; and a terminal mounting portion for mounting the signal output terminal is protected by a masking member. 2. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said terminal mounting portion is formed as a wiring pattern on a substrate. 3. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a shape of the masking member corresponds to a shape of the terminal mounting portion. 4. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the masking member is formed of a transparent member. 5. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the masking member is formed of an insulating member. 6. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein no other circuit element is mounted near the terminal mounting portion. apparatus. 7. A control device for a game machine for outputting a control signal for controlling a game machine or a game operation device provided in the game machine, wherein a signal output terminal is attached to output the control signal as inspection data. A possible data output means, and a terminal mounting portion formed as a wiring pattern on the substrate and mounting the signal output terminal, wherein a dummy element replacing the signal output terminal is mounted on the terminal mounting portion. A gaming machine control device. 8. The game machine control device according to claim 7, wherein the dummy element is provided with a protrusion inserted into a through hole constituting the terminal attachment portion. Machine control device. 9. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the dummy element is formed of a transparent member. 10. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the dummy element is formed of an insulating member. 11. The control device for a gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein no other circuit element is mounted near the terminal mounting portion. apparatus.