JP2002172253A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having high reliability and high noise resistance against the noise occurring from a game medium in particular. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with at least a control device (game control device 210) including a controller C1 and an inspection information output section (inspection information output terminal T) capable of outputting the inspection information related to the control contents of the controller C1 and a game medium discharge downflow path (discharge unit 34) extended in the vertical direction to dispense game mediums or deliver them as prizes. The control device is provided so as not to be overlapped on the game medium downflow path and the part mounting face of the control device in the vertical direction. The inspection information output section and the controller are arranged on the same substrate to satisfy d1<d2, where d1 is the distance between the side section of the game medium downflow path and the side section of the inspection information output section, and d2 is the distance between the side section of the game medium downflow path and the side section of the controller.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having high noise resistance and capable of preventing the influence of noise on various electronic control devices due to static electricity charged in a game ball or current fluctuation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many control systems of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines have been equipped with various functionally divided devices (display devices,
Ball discharge devices, decoration devices, etc.) are controlled by subordinate control devices (display control device, discharge control device, decoration control device, etc.), and these subordinate control devices are generally controlled by the game control device. .

[0003]

By the way, a gaming machine is
Used in harsh conditions with many noise sources. Electromagnetic noise generated by various noise sources has a problem that various electronic devices such as the game control device and the dependent control device have an adverse effect such as malfunction.

As the noise, there is an electromagnetic wave leaking from various wirings, and an electromagnetic wave noise generated from a game medium such as a game ball exists as a problem peculiar to a pachinko game machine.

That is, when the game medium rolls in the game machine, the game medium or the game machine itself is charged due to friction between the game medium and a game medium contact surface such as a rail, and then the electromagnetic wave noise is discharged. This causes adverse effects on various electronic devices.

[0006] Under such circumstances, there is a demand for a gaming machine whose computerization is promoted to further improve noise resistance performance.

[0007] When there is a noise source on the back side of the control unit, it is possible to shield the back side of the control board with a metal plate or the like. As a preventive measure, a shield that impairs visibility by covering with a metal plate or the like cannot be provided. Therefore, a countermeasure is required when a noise source is present on the side of the control device.

The present invention has been devised in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, and has as its object to provide a more reliable gaming machine, and particularly to a gaming machine having improved noise resistance with respect to noise generated from a gaming medium. The purpose is to provide a machine.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a control unit (C1) and an inspection information output unit (inspection information output terminal) capable of outputting inspection information related to the control contents of the control unit. T) and a control device (game control device 210)
And at least a game medium discharge flow path (discharge unit 34) vertically extended for lending or paying out a game medium as a prize, the control device includes: a game medium flow path. And a distance between a side of the game medium flow path and a side of the inspection information output unit is d1, and the game medium flow is provided so as not to overlap the component mounting surface of the control device in the vertical direction. When the distance between the side of the road and the side of the control unit is d2, the inspection information output unit and the control unit are arranged on the same substrate so that d1 <d2.

According to this, the test information output section is arranged on the downflow side of the game medium, which is a noise generation source, so that C
Parts that are sensitive to noise, such as the PU, can be relatively moved away from the noise source, and the influence of noise on the control unit can be reduced.

The test information output section is an area for mounting a signal output connector or an area provided for mounting the connector, and the control section is an arithmetic processing unit including at least a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. It may include a device. This makes it possible to relatively move components such as the CPU that are easily affected by noise from the downflow path of the game medium as a noise source.

The inspection information output section may be configured such that an inspection information output terminal can be attached at the time of inspection. As a result, the inspection information output terminal can be mounted only on the gaming machine for inspection, and the inspection information output terminal can not be mounted on the gaming machine used for a normal game, so that the cost can be reduced. In addition, by not mounting an unnecessary inspection information output terminal in a normal state, it is possible to prevent noise from an empty pin of the inspection information output terminal from entering during a game.

The inspection information output unit includes an effective information terminal and a spare terminal connected to the ground near and parallel to the outer edge of the mounting board facing the game medium discharge flow path. The terminals may be provided in a plurality of rows, and the number of terminals connected to the ground may be increased in a row closer to the outer edge. This can be expected to enhance the effect of the electromagnetic wave shield near the noise source.

Further, the control device including the inspection information output section may be housed in a housing box. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a member such as a wiring which becomes a noise generation source from approaching the control unit, and in a case where the inspection information output terminal is provided, it is possible to prevent a foreign substance from contacting the wiring pattern forming unit. Can prevent unexpected connection and mischief of an unauthorized member by a third party.

Further, the control device may be a game control device for controlling the game in a comprehensive manner. This allows
It is possible to realize a higher level of noise resistance for a game control device requiring the highest reliability.

[0016] The above-mentioned game media outlet flow may have a closest positional relationship downstream of the game control device and the discharge device attached to the gaming machine. In this case, noise countermeasures against the lower part of the discharge device in which noise caused by contact between the downflow path and the game medium is likely to be large due to the large downward force of the game medium can be strengthened.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a back side of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine suitable for applying the present invention. A detailed description of parts not directly related to the present invention is omitted.

In FIG. 1, on the back side of the game board mounted in the frame of the front frame of the gaming machine Y, each winning opening,
A prize ball collecting cover (not shown) for guiding a prize ball of a prize device, a display control device 230 for controlling a variable display device, a decoration control device for controlling a game board, a lamp for decoration of a front frame, and the like (lamp control device) ) 240, sound control device 25
0, a board external connection terminal board (for outputting signals such as sensors from the game board) 700 and the like are attached.

On the back side of the front frame, a terminal board 31 for taking in power from the outside, a frame external connection terminal board (for signal output from each control device, etc.) 701, a ball storage tank 32 for storing game balls, a chute 3 for aligning and guiding the balls in the ball storage tank 32)
3 is attached.

On the right side of the back mechanism panel 30, a dispensing unit 34 for dispensing the ball guided by the chute 33 to the supply tray on the front.
However, a power supply device 600 for supplying power to each control device and the like is attached to the left side of the back mechanism panel 30.

In the lower part of the back mechanism panel 30, a game control device 220 for controlling the whole game machine and a payout unit 34 are provided.
Is mounted.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control system of the gaming machine.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 600 denotes a power supply board, which generates a required power supply from an externally supplied 24 V AC power supply.

More specifically, the power supply board 600 includes a backup circuit 601 for generating a backup power supply (5 VDC) and other power supplies (5 VDC, 12 VDC,
The power supply circuit 602 generates a power failure detection signal and a reset signal when a power failure is detected, a fuse, a power switch, and the like.

The game control unit 210 and the discharge control unit 22 are connected to the power supply board 600 via wiring such as signal lines and power supply lines.
0, a display control board 230, a lamp control board 240, a sound control board 250, and a launch control board 260, a board external connection terminal board 700, and a frame external connection terminal board 7.
01, a card unit connection board 702 and the like are connected.

The game control device 210 includes a CPU 211 as an arithmetic device, a RAM 212 as volatile storage means for storing game control information, a test test signal output terminal 213, and the like.
A power supply of each voltage of 32 V and a backup power supply (DC5 VBB) of the RAM 212, a power failure detection signal, and a reset signal are supplied. Note that RA
The game control information stored in M212 includes CPU register data (general-purpose registers, accumulators, flag registers, stack pointers, program counters, etc.) and interrupt information.

The output side of the game control device 210 is connected to a normal symbol LED 122, a solenoid group SOL1 such as a special winning opening solenoid, and the input side is connected to a switch group SW1 such as a first-type starting port switch and an overflow switch. The switch group SW2 is connected. In addition, the game control device 210 includes an emission control device 22 that performs prize ball parallel communication.
0, a display control board 230 for performing display parallel communication,
A lamp control board 240 for performing lamp parallel communication, a voice control board 250 for performing voice parallel communication, and an external connection terminal board 700 for transmitting external information for the board are connected via signal lines.

The discharge control device 220 includes a CPU 221 as an arithmetic device and a RAM 222 as volatile storage means for storing control information.
Power supply of each voltage of DC12V and DC32V and RAM2
It is configured to supply 22 backup power supplies (5 VBB DC), a power failure detection signal, and a reset signal. On the output side of the discharge control device 220, a solenoid group SOL2 such as a path switching solenoid and a dispensing motor M
1, and a switch group SW3 such as a prize ball detection switch is connected to the input side.

The emission control device 220 includes a firing control board 260 for transmitting a firing stop signal, a frame external connection terminal board 701 for transmitting external frame information, and a card unit connection board 702 for performing card unit communication. Are connected via a signal line. The card unit connection board 702 is connected to a card unit C for transmitting and receiving a card unit control signal and an operation panel board 703 for transmitting and receiving an operation panel signal via a signal line.

The display control device 230 includes a CPU 231 as an arithmetic device, a RAM 232 and a test test signal terminal 233 as volatile storage means for storing display control information, and a power supply of each voltage of 5 V DC and 12 V DC from the power supply board 600. The reset signal is supplied.

The lamp control board 240 includes a CPU 241 and the like as an arithmetic unit,
The power supply of each voltage of V and DC12V and the reset signal are supplied. Lamp control board 240
Are connected to a game frame state display LED 301 and the like, a game frame decoration lamp 303 and the like.

The voice control board 250 includes a CPU 251 and the like as an arithmetic unit.
The power supply of each voltage of DC12V and the reset signal are supplied. The speaker SP is connected to the output side of the audio control board 250.

The firing control board 260 includes a power board 600
Are supplied with power of 5 VDC and 32 VDC, and a reset signal. A firing motor M2 is connected to the output side, and the touch sensor 9 is connected to the input side.
00 and the firing stop switch 901 are connected.

Here, the game medium flow path (payout unit)
The positional relationship between the game control device 34 and the game control device 210 will be described.

FIG. 3 shows a flow path for a game medium (payout unit).
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of the game control device 210 and FIG.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a perspective relationship of the distance between the payout unit 34, the inspection information output unit T, and the control unit C1.

In FIG. 3, a ball storage tank 32, as indicated by an arrow, is provided on the downflow path of the game medium as a noise source.
The game balls flow down in the order of the shoot 33 and the payout unit 34. Reference numeral 35 denotes a branch port to the upper tray, and 36 denotes a branch port to the lower tray.

The game balls are charged by friction with the contact surfaces of the ball storage tank 32, the chute 33, the payout unit 34, and the like, and eventually discharge to generate electromagnetic wave noise. In particular, in the vicinity of the branch ports 35 and 36 where the flowing force is strong,
Although friction tends to increase and noise tends to occur, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the vicinity of the branch ports 35 and 36 of the payout unit 34 is considerably close to the game control device 210 in terms of distance. Therefore, in the payout unit 34, the game control device 2
It is one of the largest noise sources for the 10.

Needless to say, the game control device 2
10 is not necessarily arranged in the vicinity of the payout unit 34, and as a result of arranging various devices in a limited space behind the game board, one of the devices must be arranged at the position. It is such an arrangement due to circumstances. In the present embodiment, the game control device 2 is located at the position.
Although the case where 10 is arranged is taken as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also conceivable to arrange a dependent control device such as the emission control device 220 at the position. In such a case, the control devices are similarly affected by the noise generated by the game balls in the payout unit 34.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, an inspection information output unit T (specifically, a trial test signal output terminal 213 is mounted on the payout unit 34 side of the game control device 210). The control unit C1 is provided at a position relatively far from the payout unit 34.
(As a specific example, an area where the CPU 211 is arranged) is arranged. The payout unit 34 also includes an area C2 including electronic components other than the CPU 211 and the connector 800.
Therefore, it is arranged at a position farther from the payout unit 34 than the inspection information output unit T because it is affected by noise from the inspection information output unit T.

Since the inspection information output unit T is not necessary for use in the business operation of the gaming machine, it is desirable to arrange the test information output unit T closer to the noise source than a part functioning during business hours such as the control unit C1. In addition, the inspection information output unit T
By arranging in a place considered to be harsher, the inspection environment can be severed, and as a result, the reliability in commercial use can be improved.

The game control device 210 is stored in a storage box B formed of a transparent resin. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a member such as a wiring which is a noise generation source from approaching the control units C1 and C2, and to prevent a foreign substance from contacting a wiring pattern forming unit when an inspection information output terminal is provided. Further, it is possible to prevent unexpected unauthorized connection or mischief of a member by a third party.

Next, the distance relationship between the payout unit 34, the inspection information output unit T, and the control unit C1 will be described with reference to FIG.

Here, the distance between the side of the game medium flow path 34a of the payout unit 34 and the side of the inspection information output unit T is d.
1. When the distance between the side of the game medium flow path 34a and the side of the control unit C1 is d2, the inspection information output unit T and the control unit C1 are arranged such that d1 <d2. As a result, the distance from the payout unit 34 as the noise source is relatively higher in the control unit C1 than in the test information output unit T.
And the control unit C1 is relatively less affected by noise.

Next, a configuration example of the inspection information output unit T will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the whole of the component arrangement state of the game control device 210. The connectors CN1 to CN constituting the test emission test signal output terminals 213 are provided in the inspection information output section T.
N4 is implemented.

As shown in FIG. 5, the connectors CN1 to CN4 are mounted as the test shooting test signal output terminals 213 only for the test pachinko game machines for performing inspections and performance tests. As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine that performs a normal game, the pattern P of the printed circuit board is exposed in the inspection information output unit T ′, and the state in which the connectors CN1 to CN4 are not mounted can be achieved.
Even in this case, the pattern P is connected to the ground (GND).
, A shielding effect against noise can be expected to some extent.

FIGS. 7A and 7B show connectors CN1 to CN4 as test test signal output terminals 213 shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram and a table showing a connection state of each connection pin to ground (GND).

In the example shown in FIG. 7A, each connector CN
Each of 1 to CN4 has two rows of connection pins, and each row has 34 pins. The upper pin numbers are 1-34, and the lower pin numbers are 35-68.

In FIG. 7 (a), "pins painted black" represent pins connected to the ground, and "white pins" represent pins connected to the signal lines. It is assumed that a payout unit (not shown) as a noise generation source exists above the drawing.

In this example, all 34 pins of the upper stage of the connector CN1 are connected to the ground, and 29 pins of the lower stage are connected to the ground. Connector CN2
The upper 34 pins are all connected to the ground,
Thirty-three lower pins are connected to the ground.

The upper pins of the connector CN3 are:
All 34 pins are connected to ground, and the lower pins are 22 pins.
The book is connected to ground. The upper 34 pins of the connector CN4 are all connected to the ground, and the lower pins 14 are connected to the ground.

As described above, in each of the connectors CN1 to CN4, the side close to the payout unit as a noise generation source (FIG. 7)
(Upper pins in FIG. 3) are connected to the ground more than the farther rows (lower pins), and the shield effect on the control units C1 and C2 against noise is provided. Can be expected.

In the example shown in FIG. 7A, the connectors CN1 and CN2 on the side closer to the dispensing unit as the noise source are connected to the connectors CN3 and CN on the farther side.
Since the total number of pins connected to the ground is larger than 4, a further shielding effect can be expected.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which each of the connectors CN1'-C
N4 'is a case where one row of connection pins having 34 pins is used. In this example, the side close to the payout unit as a noise source (upper side in FIG. 8)
Connectors CN1 'and CN2' are connected to the ground more than the connectors CN3 'and CN4' on the farther side, and a shielding effect against noise to the control units C1 and C2 is expected. Can be.

Although the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in the specification are illustrative in all points and are limited to the disclosed technology. It should not be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention is not to be construed as being limited based on the description in the above embodiment, and should be interpreted in accordance with the description of the claims,
The present invention includes a technology equivalent to the technology described in the claims and all modifications within the scope of the claims.

[0056]

According to the present invention, a control device including a control unit and an inspection information output unit capable of outputting inspection information related to the control content of the control unit, and a payout of game media as a prize or a prize. A game machine having at least a game medium discharge flow-down path for the game machine, wherein the control device is provided so as not to vertically overlap a game medium flow-down path and a component mounting surface of the control device, and When the distance between the side of the medium flow path and the side of the inspection information output unit is d1, and the distance between the side of the game medium flow path and the side of the control unit is d2, d1 <d2. Since the test information output unit and the control unit are arranged as described above, it is possible to relatively dispose noise-sensitive components such as a CPU from a noise source, thereby reducing the influence of noise on the control unit. Can do There is a cormorant effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear view showing a configuration example of a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine suitable for applying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control system of the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of a game medium flow path as a noise generation source and a game control device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a perspective relationship of the distance between a payout unit, an inspection information output unit T, and a control unit C1.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the entire component arrangement state of the game control device.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a pattern P of a printed circuit board in an inspection information output unit T ′.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram and a table showing a connection state of each connection pin of connectors CN1 to CN4 to ground (GND).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection state of each connection pin of the connectors CN1 ′ to CN4 ′ to a ground (GND).

[Explanation of symbols]

 Y gaming machine C card unit 32 ball storage tank 33 chute 34 discharge unit 34a downflow path 35, 36 branch port 210 game control device 211 CPU 212 RAM 213 trial test signal output terminal 220 discharge control device 221 CPU 222 RAM 230 display control device 231 CPU 232 RAM 240 Lamp control device 241 CPU 250 Sound control device 251 CPU 260 Launch control board 600 Power supply board 601 Backup circuit 602 Power supply circuit 603 Power failure detection circuit 700 External connection terminal board for panel 701 External connection terminal board for frame 702 Card unit connection Substrate 800 Connector 900 Touch sensor 901 Emission stop switch C1, C2 Control unit T, T 'Inspection information output unit B Storage box CN1 to CN4 Connector CN1' to CN4 ' Necta P Wiring pattern

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A control device including a control unit and an inspection information output unit capable of outputting inspection information related to the control content of the control unit, and a vertical direction for lending game media or paying out as a prize. A game medium discharge downflow path extending to, at least, the control device, the control device is provided so as not to vertically overlap with the game medium downflow path and the component mounting surface of the control device, When the distance between the side of the game medium flow path and the side of the test information output unit is d1, and the distance between the side of the game medium flow path and the side of the control unit is d2, d1 The gaming machine, wherein the test information output unit and the control unit are arranged on the same substrate so that <d2 is satisfied. 2. The test information output unit is an area for mounting a signal output connector or an area provided for mounting the connector. The control unit is a processing unit including at least a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a device. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the inspection information output section is configured so that an inspection information output terminal can be attached at the time of inspection. 4. The inspection information output unit includes: near and parallel to the outer edge of the mounting board facing the game medium discharge flow path;
Inspection information output terminals including a valid terminal and a spare terminal connected to the ground can be arranged over a plurality of columns,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the number of terminals connected to the ground is configured to increase in a row closer to the outer edge. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control device is housed in a housing box including an inspection information output section. 6. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control device is a game control device that controls a game in a comprehensive manner.