JP2002269614A - Coin selector for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a measure changing state of a coin selector corresponding to the state even if a diameter of a correct coin used by a kind of a game machine is different and varied. SOLUTION: A spacer 45 becoming a ceiling guide rail 50 of a coin inclination passage P2 and a front wall 46 downwardly projecting from the ceiling guide rail 50 at the eaves-like and becoming a falling/dropping off prevention edge guard rail 51 of a correct coin C are prepared as one kind of a device in which a difference exists in distances L1, L2 from a turning fulcrum axis 48 against a selector body chassis S. They are vertically reversed around the turning fulcrum axis and are mounted and fixed to the body chassis S by a removable/insertable fixing screw 49. Thereby, an opening width W2 of the coin inclination passage P2 is determined such that it can be widely or narrowly adjusted and set corresponding to a diameter variation of the coin C.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a selector for coins (including coin substitutes such as medals and tokens in this specification) used in slot machines, ball-and-ball game machines, and other various game machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. Hei 8-24434 has been proposed as a coin selector for a game machine of this type, and this is considered to be a known example that is most similar to the present invention.

[0003]

However, in the structure of the known invention, as apparent from FIGS. 5 and 10, the ceiling surface and the bottom surface of the coin passage (14) are formed in the guide groove (80) of the substrate (11). And the guide member (13), and both the front and back wall surfaces of the coin path (14) are similarly guided end (lower end) (54) of the movable guide plate (41) and the substrate (1).
1), and a regular coin rolls along a vertical path (14a) of the coin path (14) along a slope (14b). .

That is, a ramp (14b) in the coin path (14) from the entrance (31) to the exit (32).
Is defined by the guide groove (80) of the substrate (11) forming the ceiling surface of the ramp (14b) and the guide member (13) also forming the bottom surface. It is to be sorted out. This means that the movable guide plate (5) for defining the guide groove (80).
Even if 1) is opened and closed about the pivot (55), it will never change, it will always have a constant dimension of the opening width.

[0005] Therefore, if the diameter of a regular coin to be used changes differently depending on the type of gaming machine, for example, about 25 mm and about 30.8 mm, the coin selector can no longer be used. It is not possible to make various types of coin selectors whose opening width is in accordance with the diameter change of a regular coin, and it is necessary to prepare and prepare in advance. Nor can they exert their own mass production effects.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention intends to drastically solve the above-mentioned problem. For this purpose, a coin passage which is bent at an obtuse angle from a coin receiving opening of a selector main body chassis to a coin discharging opening is provided. The diameter of a legitimate coin that rolls along along the coin path is selected based on the opening width of the coin inclined path corresponding to the diameter of the coin formed at least in the middle of the coin path, and small diameter coins having invalid diameters are selected. In a coin selector for a gaming machine that returns from

[0007] First, a spacer having a pair of upper and lower parallel long sides which can be a ceiling guide rail of the coin inclined passage, and a protruding eaves downward from the ceiling guide rail to prevent a normal coin from falling down. A front wall having a pair of upper and lower parallel long sides that can be used as an edge guard rail is prepared and prepared as a type having a difference in the distance from the rotation fulcrum axis to the main body chassis to both long sides of the spacer,

[0008] One kind of the spacer and the front wall is attached to the surface of the main body chassis, and the pivot fulcrum axis and at least one
Attached with a plurality of fixed screws that can be inserted and removed,

The fixing screw is once removed, the spacer and the front wall are turned upside down around the rotation fulcrum shaft together, and the fixing screw is inserted again. It is characterized in that it can be set to be adjusted widely or narrowly as the size according to the diameter change of the coin,

Second, a spacer having a lower long side serving as a ceiling guide rail of the coin inclined passage, and an edge guard rail for preventing a proper coin from falling down by projecting downward from the ceiling guide rail in an eave shape. A front wall having a lower long side that is to be prepared and prepared as several types having a difference in length from a fixing point with a fixing screw to the main body chassis to a lower long side of the spacer,

By mounting several kinds of the spacer and the front wall on the surface of the main body chassis in a detachable and replaceable manner through a plurality of fixing screws, the opening width of the coin inclined passage can be used to change the diameter of a regular coin used. The size is determined so as to be able to be adjusted widely or narrowly.

[0012]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a coin selector according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 11, when viewed from the front side, it has a substantially rectangular outline shape, and furthermore, a pair of side flanges (1) project outward from the parallel left and right end edges and are bent into a substantially U-shape in bottom view. It is created by pressing or cutting a metal plate.

(2) A pair of upper and lower mounting pins projecting outwardly and integrally from both side flanges (1) of the main body chassis (S). (2) A so-called cassette type detachably attached to the opening and closing door (3) of (M) from the back side, and the coin selector itself is used in a vertical mounting posture state.

The upper left corner of the main body chassis (S) is cut and raised to the rear side and expanded so that a regular coin (4) can be used in combination with the open / close cover (4) from the front side. Define the entrance (5) of C). The coin receiving slot (5) is the opening / closing door (3) of the gaming machine (M).
Needless to say, it communicates with a coin insertion slot (6) provided by the player on the surface of the player.

(7) is a first spacer made of a metal plate having a thickness substantially corresponding to that of a regular coin (C), and is superposed on the surface of the main body chassis (S) via a plurality of fixing screws (8). By being integrated, a fixed opening is provided between the side edges of the coin (C) which serve as side guide rails (9) and the left side flange (1) of the main body chassis (S). It defines a coin vertical passage (P1) having a width (W1).

The opening width (W) of the coin vertical passage (P1)
1) has a dimension substantially equal to the diameter (eg, about 25 mm) of a regular coin (C) to be used, but includes a plurality of screw receiving slots (10) as shown in FIGS. The first spacer (7) is attached and fixed so as to be able to move forward and backward along the first spacer (7) so that the opening width (W1) of the coin vertical passage (P1) is used. It is preferable to set the coin (C) so that it can be set to be adjusted widely or narrowly according to the diameter change (for example, about 25 mm and about 30.8 mm). This is because the specification change state of the coin selector can be easily obtained by moving the first spacer (7) forward and backward.

(11) The main body chassis is set in a downward slanting state in which a constant crossing angle (for example, about 110 to 120 degrees) (α) is maintained from the falling position of the coin (C) along the coin vertical passage (P1). A slot for opening and closing the first bottom opening / closing runner having a constant opening length (O1) cut out at (S), and (12) also descends to the right to the main body chassis (S) at the same constant crossing angle (α). The second bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide elongated hole having a constant opening length (O2) cut out so as to extend the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide elongated hole (11) in the inclined series state.

In this case, as is apparent from FIGS. 2 to 9, the upper and lower edges of the opening and closing guide slot (12) for the second bottom opening / closing runner are cut as straight lines substantially parallel to each other. Although it is chipped, the upper edge of the opening of the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slot (11) is cut out in a substantially wavy shape in which irregularities maintaining an interval pitch smaller than the diameter of the coin (C) are alternately formed. The regular coin (C) and the illegal small-diameter coin (C) in the process of falling down to the front side are prevented from being erroneously locked into the advance / retreat guide slot (11).

Moreover, one of the corrugated concave portions is
The light-transmitting window (1
The first photosensor detects the lower part of the coin (C).

On the other hand, the lower edge of the opening of the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide elongated hole (11) has a comb-like shape cut and raised substantially at right angles from the main body chassis (S). As a result, a first bottom opening / closing runner to be described later can be stably covered in a state substantially orthogonal to the main body chassis (S), and dust and other foreign matter adhere to the lower edge of the opening of the advance / retreat guide slot (11). -It is difficult to accumulate, and the foreign matter can be easily scraped off.

(14) is mounted and fixed to the rear surface of the main body chassis (S) via the mounting bracket (15), while being positioned substantially immediately below the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slot (11). A first solenoid whose first
As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) that has been excited by the solenoid (14) is moved into the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slot (1) of the main body chassis (S).
Through 1), the main body chassis (S) is advanced to the front side to form a coin inclined passage (P2) which intersects the coin vertical passage (P1) at a fixed intersection angle (α). .

A first bottom opening / closing runner (16) closing the coin inclined passage (P2) with a bottom.
20 is retreated to the back side of the main body chassis (S) through the advance / retreat guide slot (11) by the demagnetizing action of the first solenoid (14) as shown in FIG. Release to state.

That is, the first bottom opening / closing runner (16)
Forms the open / close bottom of the coin inclined passage (P2), and while the regular coin (C) rolls and advances on the first bottom open / close runner (16) in the closed state of the coin inclined passage (P2), Such coins (C) and cigarette butts that have been illegally inserted are immediately dropped from the coin inclined passageway (P2) opened in the bottomless state.

Reference numeral (17) denotes an operating arm which is attracted to the first solenoid (14). A first bottom opening / closing runner (16) connected to and integrated with the upper end of the operating arm is provided as shown in FIGS. It moves forward and backward through the forward and backward guide slots (11) of the chassis (S). (18) is a spring receiving piece (19) bent at the lower end of the mounting bracket (15).
And a return spring (tension coil spring) stretched between the opposing lower ends of the operating arm (17), and constantly biases the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) in the retreating direction. are doing. (20) is a stopper member for receiving the retreating first bottom opening / closing runner (16);
It is bent and raised at the upper end of the mounting bracket (15) so as to be able to engage with the retraction regulating notch (21) provided to the first bottom opening / closing runner (16).

At this time, the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) of the coin inclined passage (P2) is connected to the operating arm (14) of the first solenoid (14) via a hinge (22) or a pivot pin as shown in the drawing. It is desirable to connect to the upper end of 17) in a rotatable manner.

Then, although the operating arm (17) attracted to the first solenoid (14) moves in an arc, the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) is positioned at the lower edge of the opening and closing guide slot (11). Under the orthogonal condition with the main body chassis (S) held by the main body chassis (S), the main body chassis (S) linearly advances and retreats to the advance / retreat guide slot (11) cut out in the main body chassis (S). This is because the rolling progress of the regular coin (C) along the bottom opening / closing runner (16) can be further smoothly and stabilized, and the coin (C) can be prevented from being lifted up or inclined.

Further, (23) is positioned almost directly above the elongated hole (12) for the second bottom opening / closing runner, and
Again, the mounting bracket (2
A second solenoid fixed and integrated through 4),
As shown in FIG. 25, the second bottom opening / closing runner (25) which has been excited by the second solenoid (23) is moved into the second bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slot (1).
By passing through 2) to the front side of the main body chassis (S), a coin inclined extension passage (P3) is formed in series with the coin inclined passage (P2).

A second bottom opening / closing runner (25) closing the coin inclined extension path (P3) with a bottom is also passed through the advance / retreat guide slot (12) by the demagnetizing action of the second solenoid (23). Then, as shown in FIG. 26, the coin is retracted and returned to the back side of the main body chassis (S), and the coin inclined extension passage (P3) is opened without a bottom.

That is, the second bottom opening / closing runner (25)
Forms the open / close bottom of the coin inclined extension passage (P3), and the regular coin (C) rolls on the second bottom open / close runner (25) in the closed state of the coin inclined extension passage (P3), The legitimate coin (C) immediately falls from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) which is opened without a bottom.

Reference numeral (26) denotes an operating arm which is attracted to the second solenoid (23). A second bottom opening / closing runner (25) integrally connected to a lower end of the operating arm is provided on the main body as shown in FIGS. It moves forward and backward through the forward and backward guide slots (12) of the chassis (S). (27) is a spring receiving piece (28) bent at the upper end of the mounting bracket (24).
And a return spring (tensile coil spring) stretched between the opposing upper ends of the operation arm (26), and the second bottom opening / closing runner (25) is always elastically pressed in the retreating direction. I'm going. (29) is a stopper member for receiving the retreating second bottom opening / closing runner (25), and is in a relational state that can engage with the retraction regulating cutout (30) provided to the second bottom opening / closing runner (25). , Which are bent to the lower end of the mounting bracket (24).

Further, (31) indicates a positional relationship between the first and second bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slots (11) and (12) as the thickness of the coin (C) from the body chassis (S). The opening / closing cover receiving spacer is bent outwardly by a dimension substantially equal to the distance between the opening / closing cover (4) and the main body chassis (S) facing each other, as shown in FIGS. The coin is defined as a coin vertical passage (P1) or a coin inclined passage (P2).

(32) is located near the lower end of the second bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide elongated hole (12), and is also turned upward from the main body chassis (S) by a dimension substantially equal to the thickness of the coin (C). The bent-out receiving spacer for the fixed cover is opposed to the fixed cover (33) and the main body chassis (S), and is defined as the coin inclined extension passage (P3).

(34) is the coin inclined extension passage (P
3) is a coin outlet which is in communication with the lower end of the right side flange (1) of the main body chassis (S). ) Communicates with a coin storage hopper (36) built in the case (35),
A regular coin (C) can be stored in the coin storage hopper (36) from the coin inclined extension passage (P3).

As is apparent from FIGS. 17 and 33, a coin-operating hopper (36) is mounted on the housing (35) of the gaming machine (M) immediately below the coin inclined extension passage (P3). When the hopper (36) is full of regular coins (C), the second bottom opening / closing runner (25) is opened. ), The regular coin (C) falling from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) is transferred to the auxiliary tank (37). This is to prevent the coin (C) from overflowing and scattering from the hopper (36).

On the other hand, the coin inclined passage (P
A coin return chute (38) communicates and opens directly below the position 2). Unnecessarily large regular coins (C) and illegal small coins (C) that are unnecessarily inserted in the game pass through the coin inclined passage. From (P2), the coin is returned and returned to a coin return plate (39) opened on the front side of the opening / closing door (3) of the gaming machine (M) through the coin return chute (38).

That is, the bottom surface of the coin inclined passage (P2) and the bottom surface of the coin inclined extended passage (P3) in series therewith are separately opened and closed by the first and second bottom opening and closing runners (16) and (25). That is to say.
(40) is a coin (C) which is dropped and returned from the coin inclined passage (P2) via the return chute (38), and is dropped and stored from the coin inclined extended passage (P3) to the auxiliary tank (37). A partition piece that is distributed so as not to mix with the coin (C), and is the same as both side flanges (1) from the lower end corresponding to the boundary between the two passages (P2) and (P3) in the main body chassis (S). It is cut out and raised only by the dimensions.

Further, (41) shows the coin vertical path (P
1) Constant crossing angle (α) between coin inclined path (P2)
12 to 15, which are attached to the back surface of the opening / closing cover (4) by fixing screws (42) as shown in FIGS. In this sense, the coin vertical passage (P
It can be said that it forms the opening and closing bottom of 1).

The coin diverting spacer (41) is made of a hardened steel plate having a thickness substantially corresponding to that of the coin (C) or other metal plate having a high abrasion resistance. As the bottom guide rail (43) of the coin (C) as shown in FIGS.
The coin (C) falling along 1) is once received, and is diverted to the following coin inclined passage (P2).

(44) is a coin vertical passage (P1).
The inspection hole is formed in the main body chassis (S) while being located at the corner where the coin and the coin inclined passage (P2) intersect. This also facilitates the removal of dust and other foreign matter. Useful.

In the illustrated embodiment, the coin vertical passage (P1) which intersects the coin inclined passage (P2) at a fixed intersection angle (α) is formed in the literal vertical state. If it bends to an obtuse intersection angle (α) with the passage (P2), it may be slightly inclined to the lower right.

In the case of the illustrated embodiment, the coin path (P) continuous from the coin receiving port (5) to the coin discharging port (34) of the coin selector is formed by a coin vertical path (P1) and a coin inclined path (P2). A coin storage auxiliary tank (37) is communicated with the coin inclined extension passage (P3) directly below the coin inclined extension passage (P3). The coin inclined passage (P2) is formed to be long and extended, and a coin outlet (34) communicating with the coin receiving hopper (36) at the lower end of the coin inclined passage (P2).
May be opened, so to speak.

(45) is made from a metal plate having a thickness substantially corresponding to that of a regular coin (C) by a length substantially equal to the opening length (O1) of the advance / retreat guide elongated hole (11) for the first bottom opening / closing runner. The extended parallel long side (45a) and the short side (45
b) a second spacer formed in a substantially rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal, or parallelogram shape as viewed from the surface, and (46) falls a regular coin (C) from the coin inclined passage (P2) to the front side. This is a front wall for preventing it from falling, and as shown in FIG. 30, the front wall has a certain dimension (Y) smaller than the short side (45b) of the second spacer (45).
(E.g., about 1.2 to about 1.5 mm).
b) and a substantially similar rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal or parallelogram metal plate with parallel long sides (46a),
The surface of the second spacer (45) is polymerized and integrated by a plurality of fixing screws (47), an adhesive, spot welding, and the like.

The front wall (46) and the second spacer (45) assembled in such a pre-polymerized state are combined with the first bottom opening / closing runner as apparent from FIGS. A common rotation fulcrum shaft (48) and at least one fixing screw (49) that can be inserted into and removed from the main body chassis (S) from the front side, while being positioned almost directly above the evacuation guide slot (11). The lower long side (45a) serving as a ceiling guide rail (50) of the coin (C) in the second spacer (45) by being attached and fixed through the second spacer (45) and the first bottom opening / closing runner (16). The coin inclined passage (P2) which is to be partitioned between the opposing coins is defined by the diameter of a regular coin (C) (for example, about 25 mm).
mm) is maintained at a constant opening width (W2) substantially equal to (mm).
In such a coin inclined passage (P2), the diameter of the coin (C) is selected.

Moreover, from the lower long side (45a) of the second spacer (45) serving as the ceiling guide rail (50) of the coin (C), a corresponding lower long side of the front wall (46) is provided. Since (46a) protrudes downward by a certain dimension (Y) like an eave, the protruding lower long side (46a) is edge guard rail (51) of a regular coin (C) as shown in FIG. ), The coin (C) can be stably rolled toward the following coin inclined extension passage (P3) while engaging the coin (C) so as not to fall down from the coin inclined passage (P2) to the front side.

In this case, the rotation fulcrum shaft (48) for attaching and fixing the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45) in the superposed state to the surface of the main body chassis (S) is provided on both of them. By passing through a position deviated upward or downward by a predetermined distance (H) (for example, about 2.75 mm) from the longitudinal center line (XX) of the second spacer, the rotation support shaft (48) moves the second spacer from the rotation support shaft (48). There is a difference between the distance (L1) to one long side (45a) and the distance (L2) to the other long side (45a) in (45). Then, the front wall (46) and the second
The spacer (45) can be selectively used as an inverted posture state in which the spacer (45) is turned upside down by 180 degrees around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48).

That is, (52) is the rotation fulcrum shaft (48)
(53) is a receiving screw hole for the fixing screw (49), and is located almost directly above the first bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide slot (11). The openings are distributed in parallel to S) as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the front wall (46) for preventing the regular coin (C) from falling down and the second spacer (45)
In addition to the turning fulcrum shaft receiving communication hole (54) that matches the turning fulcrum shaft receiving hole (52) on the main body chassis (S) side, the fixing screw receiving screw hole on the main body chassis (S) side is also provided. A plurality of fixed screw receiving holes (55) that selectively communicate with (53) are inserted through the turning fulcrum shaft receiving communication holes (54) into the turning fulcrum shaft receiving stutter holes (52) and penetrated therethrough. The openings are also distributed on a relatively short turning radius line about the turning fulcrum shaft (48).

It is preferable to use screws or other screw shafts thicker than the fixing screw (49) as the rotation fulcrum shaft (48), and this includes a fixing nut (56) from the back side of the main body chassis (S). ) Is concluded.
A plurality of the fixing screws (49), which are selectively screwed into the fixing screw receiving screw holes (53) from the fixing screw receiving holes (55), and the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). The superposed front wall (46) and the second spacer (45) are attached and fixed to the main body chassis (S).

Therefore, the lower long side (4) of the second spacer (45) fixed to the main body chassis (S) is fixed.
5a), a ceiling guide rail (50) comprising:
Assuming that the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) defined between the opposing bottom opening and closing runners (16) is now relatively narrow as shown in FIGS. , And once the fixing screw (49) is pulled out, and the second rotation fulcrum shaft (48) is rotated by 180 degrees around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48).
After the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) are turned upside down together, the fixing screw (49) is inserted through another fixing screw receiving hole (55) into the main body chassis (S).
By re-inserting and tightening the fixing screw receiving screw hole (53) on the side, the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) can be adjusted and set to a wide dimension as shown in FIGS. It is also possible to adjust the size from the wide dimension of FIGS. 27 to 29 to the narrow dimension of FIGS. 3, 18, and 19. By using one type of the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45), coins can be adjusted. It is possible to easily obtain the specification change state of the selector itself.

The distance (rotation radius) (L1) and (L2) from the rotation fulcrum shaft (48) to both long sides (45a) of the second spacer (45) has a difference in length. The opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) can be adjusted to a wide and narrow dimension by vertically turning the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45) together by 180 degrees. Because
The opening width (W1) of the coin vertical passage (P1) is adjusted and set to be wide and narrow by the advancing and retreating operation of the first spacer (7). Coin (C) (for example, about 25mm
Approximately 30.8mm), which is extremely excellent in compatibility in use with various types of gaming machines and the mass production effect of coin selectors.

However, the opening width (W1) of the coin vertical passage (P1) is set to the first width relative to the main body chassis (S).
By fixing the spacer (7), a regular coin (C) having the largest diameter (for example, about 30.8 mm) to be used.
And the diameter of a regular coin (C) using only the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) (for example, about 25 mm and about 30.8).
mm) may be configured so that it can be adjusted or set wider or narrower. This is because the diameter of the coin (C) can be selected in the coin inclined passage (P2).

The front wall (46) for preventing the regular coin (C) from falling down and the second spacer (45)
Can be integrated into a polymerized state by a plurality of fixing screws (47) or the like from separate metal plates in advance, and can be integrally molded from a hard synthetic resin, or A pair of substantially parallel lips which are plastically deformed from a single metal plate into a substantially hat-shaped cross section as shown in FIG. 31 and project outward from both upper and lower ends thereof to prevent the fall of a regular coin (C) It may be made to function as the above-mentioned edge guard rail (51).

As is apparent from FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of fixing screw receiving holes (55) which are selectively used and the fixing screw receiving screw holes (53) on the body chassis (S) side are aligned. The rotation fulcrum shaft (48)
A notch is formed in the main chassis (S), and a substantially semi-circular arc-shaped turning guide elongated hole (57) along a short turning radius line centered on the center is always engaged with the turning guide elongated hole (57). Preferably, a separate rotating guide pin (58) is integrally projected rearward from the second spacer (45).

(59) is a rotating guide pin (58) protruding from the main body chassis (S) and protruding long from the main body chassis (S).
16 and FIGS. 18 to 20, the camber is assembled into the main body chassis (S) from the rear side to form a unit, and the front wall (46) and the second spacer ( 180 with 45)
It can be turned upside down only once. (60) is a bearing sleeve inserted in the fitting surface between the camber (59) and the rotation fulcrum shaft (48), and (61) is a washer of the fixing nut (56), but also serves as a spring retainer. A return spring (compression coil spring) (62) that constantly urges the camber (59) to the front side is wound around the space between the camber (59) and the camber (59).

The camber (59) is used together with the front wall (46) for preventing the regular coin (C) from falling down and the second spacer (45) so that the camber (59) can be used upside down by 180 degrees, as shown in FIGS. And a pair of substantially U-shaped metal plates which are larger than the short side (46b) of the front wall (46) and whose upper and lower ends are selectively projected to the coin inclined passage (P2). The cam piece (63) having a substantially trapezoidal shape in a plan view causes the small-diameter coin (C) to gradually fall down from the coin inclined passage (P2) to the front side. I have. Reference numeral (64) denotes a pair of right and left reversing operation handles protruding backward from the camber (59). Holding the camber (59), not only the camber (59) but also the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45). Can also be flipped together.

(65) The main body chassis (S) is a series of large arcs or a pair of independent upper and lower straight lines along a relatively long rotation radius line centered on the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). The cam piece (63) of the camber (59) is relieved.

The cam piece (63) of the camber (59) under the back pressure of the return spring (62)
As shown in FIG. 4, the coin always protrudes into the coin inclined passage (P2) through the camber escape slot (65) of the main body chassis (S), and rolls from the coin vertical passage (P1) to the coin inclined passage (P2). The illegal small coin (C) that has been thrown is surely dropped to the front side.

The operation of selecting the diameter of the coin (C) is apparent from the comparison between FIGS. 3, 18, and 19 and FIGS. 2 together with the two spacers (45), through the camber escape slots (65) of the main body chassis (S), so as to be used upside down by 180 degrees around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). Even if the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) is changed in width, the coin can be operated without any trouble, and the illegal small-diameter coin (C) can reach the coin outlet (34). There is no risk of reaching.

Further, reference numeral (66) in FIGS. 2 to 6 denotes a pair of opposed bearing stays protruding from the vicinity of the upper right corner of the main body chassis (S), and (67) is located therebetween. Meanwhile, a spring lead-out hole also cut out in the main body chassis (S), and (68) is the camber escape slot (6)
5) and a plurality of fixing screws (6) on the surface of the main body chassis (S) so as not to interfere with the dual bearing stay (66).
The third spacer is superimposed and integrated according to 9), and is made of a metal plate having substantially the same thickness as a regular coin (C).

Further, the lower edge of the third spacer (68) facing the coin inclined extension passage (P3) serves as a ceiling guide rail (70) for a regular coin (C) for the second bottom opening / closing runner. Elongate guide slot (1
It extends in parallel by a length substantially equal to the opening length (O2) of 2).

In this case, the second bottom opening / closing runner (2
5) and the ceiling guide rail (7) of the third spacer (68).
0), the opening width (W3) of the coin inclined extension passage (P3), which is to be defined between each other, is wider than the diameter (for example, about 25 mm) of the regular coin (C), and is the most used. It corresponds to a regular coin (C) having a large diameter (for example, about 30.8 mm).

The fixing cover (33) mentioned above is made of a metal plate, and is integrated with the surface of the third spacer (68) by a plurality of fixing screws (71). The fixed cover (33) prevents the regular coin (C) from falling down from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) to the front side.

Reference numeral (72) denotes a light-transmitting window of a second coin detecting photosensor, which will be described later.
Is cut out at a portion facing the coin inclined extension passage (P3), and the second photosensor detects the upper portion of the coin (C).

The opening / closing cover (4) mentioned earlier is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 15, a pair of bearing stays (66) made of a metal plate large enough to cover the coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin inclined passage (P2) from the front side and projecting from the main body chassis (S) to the front. , And are mounted to be freely opened and closed via a pivot pin (73).

Reference numeral (74) denotes a helical spring wound around the pivot pin (73). Both ends of the spiral spring constantly urge the openable cover (4) in the closing direction. Similarly, since the middle part of the spiral spring (74) is led out to the back side of the main body chassis (S) through the spring lead-out hole (67), the middle part of the led spiral spring (74) is gripped. As the pivot pin (7
3) can be instantly removed from the bearing stay (66) of the main body chassis (S) and disassembled.

At the corresponding location where the opening / closing cover (4) faces the coin inclined passage (P2), an illegal small-diameter coin (C)
Of the coin inclined passage (P2) with its opening / closing cover (4) being cut out in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the surface.
The illegal small coin (C) which is knocked down by the cam piece (63) of the item (9) can be reliably dropped from the discharge window (75) of the opening / closing cover (4) by itself.

In that case, the illegal small coin ejection window (7
2 and 19, the lower edge of the opening is substantially flush with the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) forming the opening / closing bottom of the coin inclined passage (P2), as shown in FIGS. The first bottom opening / closing runner (1
6) can be received from the front side by an opening / closing cover (4).

At a position where the opening / closing cover (4) faces the coin vertical passage (P1), at least one inspection hole (76) is formed, which also removes dust and other foreign matter. Helps to facilitate Similarly, the coin turning spacer (41) is attached and integrated at the corresponding position where the opening / closing cover (4) faces the corner where the coin vertical passage (P1) intersects with the coin inclined passage (P2). As described above.

Reference numeral (77) denotes a pair of left and right bearing stays projecting rearward from the center of the upper end of the main body chassis (S), and includes an opening operation lever (78) of the opening / closing cover (4). ) Are rotatably mounted up and down via a horizontal pivot pin (79).

The lower end of the operating lever (78) serves as a pressing claw (80) facing upward, and a claw guide hole (81) cut out in the main body chassis (S) and the third spacer (68).
The coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin inclined passage (P2) are pushed by pushing the open / close cover (4) to the front side.
Is fully opened as shown by the chain line in FIG. 16 and FIG.

On the other hand, the upper end of the operating lever (78) is provided on the surface of the opening / closing door (3) via a swing arm, which will be described later, attached to the opening / closing door (3) of the gaming machine (M). When the push button (82) is depressed, the opening / closing cover (4) is opened to open the coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin return passage (P1). Regular coins (C) staying in the inclined passage (P2) are simultaneously returned to the coin return chute (3).
After 8), the game machine (M) is dropped and returned to the coin return plate (39) of the opening / closing door (3).

Further, (83) is the main body chassis (S)
A first photosensor exposed from the back side of the main body chassis (S) to the coin inclined passage (P2) through the first photosensor translucent window (13) cut out in
The coin (C) in the process of rolling along the coin inclined passage (P2) is detected.

(84) is exposed from the front side of the fixed cover (33) to the coin inclined extension passage (P3) through the second photosensor transparent window (72) cut out in the fixed cover (33). A second photo sensor,
The coin (C) in the process of rolling along the coin inclined extension path (P3) is detected.

In this case, in the illustrated embodiment, the first and second photosensors (83) and (84) of the direct reflection type are employed, but of course, a transmission type or another type may be employed instead. good.

In any case, the first photo sensor (8
Only when coins (C) are sequentially detected by the second photo sensor (84) following 3), the number of coins (C) used is counted as one, and the second photo sensor (84) is set to count as one. 1, 2 photo sensor (83)
(84) The first and second bottom open / close runners (16) (2)
5) the first and second solenoids (14) (2)
3) is electrically connected as follows.

That is, for example, in a slot machine, three coins (C) are inserted and used in one play, and the fourth coin (C) inserted extra in one play is the fourth coin (C) which detects this. The first solenoid (14) is switched off by an output signal from the first and second photo sensors (83) and (84), and the first solenoid (14) is opened in a bottomless state by the retreating operation of the first bottom opening / closing runner (16). The unnecessary coin (C) is dropped and returned to the coin return chute (38) from the coin inclined passage (P2).

Further, for example, when a large number of predetermined coins (C) are inserted and stored at a stroke as 50 credits, and when several plays are continuously performed, an extra additional coin is inserted. The 51st coin (C) falls from the coin inclined passageway (P2) to the coin return chute (38) in the same manner as described above.

Further, during the game, the coin storage hopper (3
When 6) is full with regular coins (C), this is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) attached to the hopper (36), and the second signal is output from the coin detection sensor. The solenoid (23) is switched off, and the subsequent regular coin (C) is received from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) which is opened without a bottom due to the retreating operation of the second bottom opening / closing runner (25). It is designed to be transferred to the auxiliary tank (37).

The first and second photo sensors (83) (8)
4) are installed in parallel with a constant action interval distance (D), and when the time required for coin passing of the interval distance (D) exceeds an allowable range set by a timer (not shown) in advance. Is regarded as an illegal use even if the coin is a provisional command (C), the second solenoid (23) is switched off, and the coin (C) is moved from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) in the bottomless state. The coin storage auxiliary tank (3
7).

The coin selector according to the present invention having the above-described structure is connected to a receiving bracket (A) integrally attached to the back surface of the opening / closing door (3) of the gaming machine (slot machine) (M). As shown in the figure, the cassette type is detachably mounted, and is used under the vertical posture state of the selector main body chassis (S).

That is, the receiving bracket (A) is substantially U-shaped as viewed from the bottom corresponding to the selector main body chassis (S) in FIGS. 5 to 11, and is attached to the opening / closing door (3) as shown in FIGS. It has a base (85) and a pair of left and right support flanges (86) that protrude and bend from its parallel end edges, and a pair of upper and lower mounting pin receiving holes (87) are provided in the right support flange (86). However, the left-side support flange (86) has a pair of upper and lower mounting pin receiving notches (8).
8) are provided so as to correspond to the mounting pins (2) on the selector body chassis (S) side.

For this purpose, the right mounting pin (2) projecting from the selector body chassis (S) is first inserted into the receiving hole (87), and the left mounting pin (2) is inserted into the receiving notch (87). By locking, the main body chassis (S) can be instantly attached to the receiving bracket (A) from the front side, so that the first and second bottom opening / closing runners (16) and (25) and the coin turning spacer The bottom guide rail (43) of (41) itself is maintained in a stable state of receiving coins (C) substantially orthogonal to the main body chassis (S).

(89) is to a plurality of horizontal engagement pins (90) projecting outward from the left support flange (86).
The operation plate is engaged with the vertical movement through the vertical guide hole (91) so as to be able to move up and down freely, and is constantly receiving the downward urging force of the tension coil spring (92).

Then, a pair of upper and lower retaining hooks (9) cut out at a halfway height position of the operation plate (89).
3) locks the mounting pin (2) on the selector body chassis (S) side so as not to come out of the receiving notch (88).

As a result, the selector main body chassis (S) is removed from the receiving bracket (A) by raising the operation plate (89) against the downward urging force of the tension coil spring (92). Is also possible.

Reference numeral (94) denotes a vertically swinging arm, the base end of which is attached to the mounting base (8) of the receiving bracket (A).
5), while the tip is also pushed down from the front side of the door (3) by a coin return push button (82). Reference numeral (95) denotes a spiral spring that constantly pushes up the distal end of the swing arm (94) and urges it in the return direction.

The swing arm (94) also has an intermediate portion interlocked with the movable cover opening operation lever (78) on the selector body chassis (S) side. ) With the above push button (8
When pushed down by 2), the pressing claw (80) of the movable cover opening operation lever (78) presses the opening / closing cover (4) face up, and the opening / closing cover (4) is turned on the pivot pin (73).
It will be opened around.

The operation of the coin selector constructed as described above will be described. The coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin inclined passage (P2) during use thereof are covered with the opening / closing cover (4) from the front side. With the switch-on action of the first and second solenoids (14) and (23), the first and second bottom opening / closing runners (16) and (25) are turned into the coin inclined passage (P2) and the coin inclined extended passage (P3).
Are closed in a bottomed state as shown in FIGS.

For this reason, the normal coin (C) that has fallen along the coin vertical passage (P1) from the coin receiving slot (5) is extended from the coin inclined passage (P2) as shown by the arrow in FIG. It rolls along the path (P3) and is stored in the coin storage hopper (36) via the coin discharge port (34).

The diameter of a regular coin (C) used for each type of gaming machine (M) is, for example, about 25 mm and about 3 mm.
In the case where the difference between the two types is 0.8 mm, the front wall (4
6) and the fixing screw (49) of the second spacer (45) are once removed, the fixing nut (56) of the camber (59) with respect to the rotation fulcrum shaft (48) is loosened, and the camber (59) is turned upside down. With the operation handle (6), the cam piece (63) is pulled to the back side until it comes out of the camber escape slot (65), while still rotating the guide pin (5).
8), the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45) and the camber (59) in the assembled unit state are connected with the front wall (46) and the camber (59), as apparent from the comparison between FIGS. 3, 18, 19 and FIGS. The coin inclined passage defined by the top guide rail (50) of the second spacer (45) and the first bottom opening / closing runner (16) by being turned upside down by 180 degrees around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). The opening width (W2) of (P2) may be adjusted to be wider or narrower to the size corresponding to the diameter of the coin (C),
The specification of the coin selector itself can be easily changed by properly using the coin selector.

At this time, FIGS. 3, 18, and 19 and FIGS.
It is clear from the comparison with that that the coin vertical passage (P
The opening width (W1) of 1) is also the above screw receiving slot (10).
By adjusting the first spacer (7) to move back and forth along the length of the coin, the coin is adjusted to be wider or narrower to a size corresponding to the diameter of the regular coin (C).

In any case, if an incorrect small-diameter coin (C) is inserted, the small-diameter coin (C) is
4, the camber (59) protrudes into the coin inclined passage (P2) without being engaged with the edge guard rail (51) of the front wall (46) forming the coin inclined passage (P2), and is tilted down by the cam piece (63). Therefore, the coin is returned to the coin return chute (38) by itself from the discharge window (75) of the opening / closing cover (4) opening to the corresponding location.

When the coin storage hopper (36) is filled with the regular coin (C), the second solenoid (23) is switched off, and the second bottom opening / closing runner (25) is retracted. Regular coins (C) are continuously transferred to the coin storage auxiliary tank (37) from the coin inclined extension passage (P3) opened for operation without a bottom.

Further, if the first and second photo sensors (83) and (84) detect unnecessarily many coins (C) inserted in the game, the provisional regular coins (C) are used. Even if there is a photo sensor (83) (8
The first solenoid (14) that has received the output signal from (4) is switched off, and its first bottom opening / closing runner (1) is turned off.
The coin is returned to the front side of the opening / closing door of the gaming machine (M) through the coin return chute (38) from the coin inclined passage (P2) opened without a bottom due to the retreat operation of 6).

In addition, large illegal coins (C) and cigarette butts, as well as damaged and deformed regular coins (C),
In the unlikely event of a coin vertical passage (P1) or a coin inclined passage (P2)
In the case of clogging, the player who cannot insert the subsequent coin (C) pushes down the coin return push button (82) from the front side of the opening / closing door (3) and moves the opening / closing cover (4) to the front side. The clogging state can be instantaneously eliminated by releasing the opening.

Although not shown, a magnet is attached and fixed to a position of the coin passage (P) of the main body chassis (S) facing the coin inclined passage (P2), and is inserted by any chance. A washer, iron plate, or other magnetic material having the same diameter as the regular coin (C) may be captured by the magnet and the stop or deceleration of rolling progress based on the catch may be determined by the detection sensor.

Next, FIGS. 36 to 49 show a second embodiment of the coin selector according to the present invention. The following describes a configuration different from that of the first embodiment described above.

That is, the selector main body chassis (S) of the second embodiment is made of a hard synthetic resin and has a substantially rectangular shape as viewed from the top, and has a substantially U-shaped shape as viewed from the bottom and having a pair of left and right side flanges (1). The opening / closing cover (4), which is integrally formed, and covers the coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin inclined passage (P2) of the coin passage (P) from the front side, is also integrally formed of a hard synthetic resin.

The coin inclined passage (P) of the first embodiment is described.
2) is formed by a first bottom opening / closing runner (16), and the coin vertical path (P1) is formed by a coin turning spacer (41) attached to the back surface of the opening / closing cover (4), both of which are formed as opening / closing bottoms. However, the coin vertical passage (P1) and the coin inclined passage (P
The two bottom surfaces 2) are always closed by a bottom plate (97) which is integrated with the surface of the main body chassis (S) via a plurality of fixing screws (96) so that the bottom plate cannot be opened and closed. I have.

The bottom plate (97) has the same structure as the coin diverting spacer (41) of the first embodiment.
It is made of a hardened steel plate having a thickness substantially equal to that of the steel plate and other metal plates having high wear resistance.

Then, such a coin inclined passage (P
The bottom surface of the coin inclined extension passage (P3) in series with the bottom plate (97) of 2) is also used as a substrate mounting base (98) in a closed state with a bottom integrally formed with the main body chassis (S). The regular coin (C) rolls from (P2) to the coin outlet (34) via the coin inclined extension path (P3).

Further, in the first embodiment, the second spacer (45) and the front wall (46) for preventing the normal coin (C) from falling down are separated from the rotation fulcrum shaft (48) by the distance (turn). By preparing one type having a difference in length between the moving radii (L1) and (L2), it is selectively used as an inverted posture state in which it is turned upside down by 180 degrees around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). The coin inclined passage (P2)
The opening width (W2) can be adjusted to be wider or narrower, but in the case of the second embodiment, as is apparent from a comparison between FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the dimension (h) of the short side (45b)
1) The lower long side (46a) of the front wall (46) which has a difference in length between (h2) and the edge guard rail (51) only from the lower long side (45a) is stretched downward by a certain dimension (Y). Several kinds (two kinds in the illustrated example) of the second spacer (45) to be put out are prepared and prepared, and the second spacer (45) is used separately and independently from the front wall (46).
The spacer (45) is integrated with the surface of the main body chassis (S) by a plurality of fixing screws (99) so as to be detachable and exchangeable. Reference numeral (100) denotes a receiving screw hole for the fixing screw (99), and the opening is distributed in the main body chassis (S).

In order to properly use the second spacer (45) and the front wall (46), a structure in which the second spacer (45) and the front wall (46) are detachably and detachably mounted on the main body chassis (S) is adopted. Distance (L) from the fixed point to the lower long side (45a) of the second spacer (45)
1) (L2) is composed of several kinds of second spacers (45)
Due to the difference in length between the two coins, the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) is used to determine the diameter of a regular coin (C) (for example, about 25 mm and about 30.8 mm). ) Can also be adjusted to be wider or narrower, so that the coin selector itself can have its specification changed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the long rotation fulcrum shaft (48) is attached to the front wall (46) for preventing the regular coin (C) from falling down and the second spacer (45).
And a plurality of rotation guide pins (58), and a camber (59) for falling down an illegal small-diameter coin (C) from the rear side of the main body chassis (S) is also assembled into a unit. In the case of the second embodiment, the camber (5
9) is separated and independent from the front wall (46) and the second spacer (45), and attached to the coin inclined passage (P2) as follows.

That is, the reference numeral (101) in FIGS. 36 to 39 is located substantially directly below the front wall (46), the camber escape hole cut out in the main body chassis (S), and (102) is the oblique hole thereof. A receiving step surface for a mounting bracket, which is also depressed on the surface of the main body chassis (S) as a juxtaposed state on the lower side, and the receiving step surface (102).
The camber mounting bracket (103) is integrally mounted via a plurality of fixing screws (104) in a buried state that does not protrude into the coin inclined passage (P2).

The camber mounting bracket (103) is made of a metal plate as shown in FIGS. 44 to 46, and has a pair of upper and lower bearing forks (105) extending in parallel toward the camber relief hole (101). And the pivot pin (10) is connected to the dual bearing fork (105).
By virtue of 6), the camber (59) for knocking down the illegal small-diameter coin (C) is attached in a partitioning state in which the coin inclined passage (P2) is longitudinally cut.

The camber (59) of the second embodiment is formed from a hard synthetic resin into a substantially rectangular shape in plan view as shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, and a fixing piece (107) at one end thereof is attached to the main body chassis. (S), and the cam piece (108) at the other end is also connected to the pivot pin (10).
6) By the helical spring (109) wound around
The improper small-diameter coin (C) which is constantly urged to protrude into the coin inclined passage (P2) and rolls from the coin vertical passage (P1) to the coin inclined passage (P2) is cammed. The piece (108) is once received by the back surface, and falls down from the coin inclined passage (P2) to the coin return chute (38). Needless to say, both ends of the spiral spring (109) are locked to the receiving step surface (102) of the main body chassis (S) and the cam piece (108) of the camber (59).

At this time, the legitimate coin (C) rolling and traveling on the coin inclined passage (P2) engages with the edge guard rail (51) on the lower long side (46a) of the front wall (46). As a result, even if the bias force of the provisional camber (59) is received, there is no risk of falling down to the front side from the coin inclined passage (P2).

Note that the other configuration in the second embodiment is substantially the same as that in the first embodiment.
Although only the corresponding reference numerals to FIGS. 1 to 35 are entered in 6 to 49 and detailed description thereof is omitted, in the configuration of the second embodiment, the second spacer (45) prepared in advance several types is prepared. When it is formed as a continuous integral body with the first spacer (7) and is detachably / exchangeably attached to the surface of the main body chassis (S) and used, the coin vertical passage (P1) is formed by the first spacer (7). The opening width (W1) of the coin can be configured to have a size corresponding to the diameter of the regular coin (C) so as to be adjusted or narrowed at once.

[0110]

As described above, according to the present invention, the regular rolling member that rolls along the coin passage (P) bent as an obtuse angle from the coin receiving port (5) to the coin discharging port (34) of the selector body chassis (S). The diameter of the coin (C) is selected by the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) corresponding to the diameter of the coin (C) formed at least in the middle of the coin passage (P). A coin selector for a gaming machine for dropping and returning a small diameter coin (C) from the coin inclined passage (P2),

A pair of upper and lower parallel long sides (45) which can be the ceiling guide rail (50) of the coin inclined passage (P2).
(a) and a pair of upper and lower parallel guards (51) that can be used as edge guard rails (51) for preventing a normal coin (C) from falling down by protruding downward from the ceiling guide rail (50) in an eave shape. A front wall (46) having a long side (46a) is connected to a distance (L) from a pivot shaft (48) to the main body chassis (S) to both long sides (45a) of the spacer (45).
1) Prepare and prepare as a type with a difference in length (L2),

One type of the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) is attached to the surface of the main body chassis (S) by a plurality of rotation fulcrum shafts (48) and at least one removable fixing screw (49). Attached by,

The fixing screw (49) is once removed, the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) are turned upside down around the pivot shaft (48) together, and the fixing screw (49) is inserted again. As a result, the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) is set as a size corresponding to a change in the diameter of the regular coin (C) to be used, so that the coin can be set wider or narrower. The above-mentioned problem of the prior art can be surely solved, and even if the diameter of a regular coin (C) used varies depending on the type of the gaming machine, the specification change state of the coin selector itself according to this changes. It can be easily obtained, and is remarkably excellent in compatibility and versatility in use with various types of gaming machines and mass-production effect of the coin selector.

Such an effect can be achieved substantially equally by the configuration of the second aspect. By simply preparing and preparing several types of the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) and replacing them, the specification change state of the coin selector according to the diameter change of the regular coin (C) can also be conveniently obtained. is there.

In particular, if the structure of claim 3 is adopted,
The opening width (W1) of the coin vertical passage (P1) which intersects the coin inclined passage (P2) at an obtuse angle can also be set to be wide or narrow according to the diameter change of the regular coin (C) used. The effect is more and more improved.

If the constitution of claim 4 is adopted, not only both long sides (45a) of the spacer (45) serving as the ceiling guide rail (50) of the coin inclined passage (P2), but also
From now on, a regular coin (C)
Both long sides (46a) of the front wall (46) functioning as edge guard rails (51) for preventing falling down can be kept parallel to each other, which contributes to the stability of the above-mentioned falling down preventing action.

If the configuration of claim 5 is adopted, the rotary guide slot (57) cut out in the selector body chassis (S) and the rotary guide projecting backward from the spacer (45). By the engagement action with the pin (58), the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) can be turned upside down more and more conveniently around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). The fixing screw receiving screw hole (53) on the S) side and the fixing screw receiving fool hole (57) which is in communication with the fixing screw receiving screw hole (53) through the screw hole (5).
There is an effect that the fixing screw (49) is securely screwed and fastened to 3) to quickly fix the opposite posture state of the spacer (45) and the front wall (46).

In particular, if the structure of claim 6 is adopted,
A camber (5) for dropping an illegal small coin (C) onto the spacer (45) and the front wall (46).
9) is also assembled into a unit, and can be used upside down together, so that the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) changes according to the diameter change of the regular coin (C). Even if the camber (59) is set to be wide or narrow, the camber (59) jointly with the camber (59) always faces the coin inclined passage (P2) correctly, and the illegal small-diameter coin (C) falls down. There is no fear and the accuracy of sorting coins (C) can be further increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine (slot machine) showing an example of application of a coin selector according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the coin selector according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing an opening / closing cover removed.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a selector main body chassis.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a left side view of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a right side view of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along lines 9-9 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line 10-10 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line 11-11 of FIG. 5;

FIG. 12 is a front view showing an openable cover.

FIG. 13 is a side view of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line 14-14 in FIG. 12;

FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along the line 15-15 in FIG. 12;

FIG. 16 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 17 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 18 is a partially enlarged front view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 19 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 19-19 in FIG. 2;

20 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 19, illustrating a state of the first bottom opening / closing runner for retreat operation.

FIG. 21 is a plan view showing extracted cambers.

FIG. 22 is a front view of FIG. 21;

FIG. 23 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 23-23 of FIG.

FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 19, showing an incorrectly dropped small-diameter coin;

FIG. 25 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 25-25 in FIG. 4;

26 is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 25 and showing a state of the second bottom opening / closing runner for retreat operation.

FIG. 27 is a front view corresponding to FIG. 3 and showing a wide opening width of the coin inclined passage by using the front wall and the second spacer upside down.

FIG. 28 is a partially enlarged front view of FIG. 27;

FIG. 29 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 29-29 of FIG. 27;

FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a front wall and a second spacer extracted.

FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing a modified embodiment of FIG. 30.

FIG. 32 is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 19 and showing another modified embodiment of the front wall and the second spacer.

FIG. 33 is a front view showing a state in which the coin selector is attached to a receiving bracket on the gaming machine side.

FIG. 34 is a front view showing the receiving bracket extracted.

FIG. 35 is a side view of FIG. 34.

FIG. 36 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the coin selector according to the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a front view corresponding to FIG. 36 with the opening / closing cover removed.

FIG. 38 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 38-38 of FIG.

FIG. 39 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 39-39 of FIG. 36.

FIG. 40 is a perspective view showing the extracted second spacer of FIG. 36;

FIG. 41 is a perspective view corresponding to FIG. 40 and showing a modified embodiment of the second spacer.

FIG. 42 is a front view showing the open / close cover of FIG. 36;

FIG. 43 is a side view of FIG. 42.

FIG. 44 is a front view showing a camber mounting bracket extracted.

FIG. 45 is a bottom view of FIG. 44.

FIG. 46 is a side view of FIG. 44.

FIG. 47 is a front view showing extracted cambers of the second embodiment.

FIG. 48 is a plan view of FIG. 47.

FIG. 49 is a side view of FIG. 47.

[Explanation of symbols]

(4) Opening / closing cover (5) Coin receiving slot (7) First spacer (11) Slot for opening / closing guide for first bottom opening / closing runner (14) First solenoid (16) First bottom opening / closing runner (23) ・ Second solenoid (25) ・ Second bottom opening and closing runner (33) ・ Fixed cover (34) ・ Coin outlet (36) ・ Coin storage hopper (37) ・ Coin storage auxiliary tank (38) ・ Coin return Shoot (41) ・ Coin turning spacer (45) ・ Second spacer (45a) ・ Long side of second spacer (45b) ・ Short side of second spacer (46) ・ Front wall (46a) ・ Length of front wall Side (46b)-Short side of front wall (47)-Fixed screw (48)-Rotating fulcrum shaft (49) (99)-Fixed screw (50)-Ceiling guide rail (51) Edge guard rail (52) ・ Screw hole for turning fulcrum shaft (53) ・ Screw hole for fixing screw (54) ・ Rotating fulcrum shaft receiving communication hole (55) (57) ・ Rotating guide slot (58) ・ Rotating guide pin (59) ・ Camber (60) ・ Bearing sleeve (62) ・ Compression coil spring (63) ・ Cam piece (64) ・ Handle for reversing operation (65) ) ・ Camber escape slot (68) ・ Third spacer (70) ・ Ceiling guide rail (A) ・ Receiving bracket (S) ・ Main body chassis (M) ・ Game machine (C) ・ Coin (P) ・ Coin passage ( P1) ・ Coin vertical passage (P2) ・ Coin inclined passage (P3) ・ Coin inclined extension passage (L1) (L2) ・ Distance from pivot axis to both long sides of second spacer (O1) ・ First Opening length of the opening / closing guide elongated hole for the opening / closing runner (O2) / Opening length of the second bottom opening / closing runner advance / retreat guide elongated hole (W1) / Coin vertical passage opening width (W2) / Coin inclined passage opening width ( W3) · Opening width of the coin inclined extension passage (α) · Crossing angle (XX) · Longitudinal center line (H) · Constant distance (Y) · Constant dimensions

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission Date] April 13, 2001 (2001.4.1
3)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0087

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The swing arm (94) is also connected to the opening / closing cover opening operation lever (78) of the selector main body chassis (S) in an interlocking manner. ) With the above push button (8
When pushed down by 2), the pressing claw (80) of the opening / closing cover opening operation lever (78) presses the opening / closing cover (4) face up, and the opening / closing cover (4) is pivoted by the pivot pin (73).
It will be opened around.

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Further, if the first and second photo sensors (83) and (84) detect unnecessarily many coins (C) inserted in the game, the provisional regular coins (C) are used. Even if there is a photo sensor (83) (8
The first solenoid (14) that has received the output signal from (4) is switched off, and its first bottom opening / closing runner (1) is turned off.
The coin is returned to the front side of the opening / closing door (3) of the gaming machine (M) through the coin return chute (38) from the coin inclined passage (P2) opened without a bottom due to the retreat operation of 6).

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. The diameter of a regular coin (C) that rolls along a coin path (P) that is bent as an obtuse angle from the coin receiving port (5) to the coin discharging port (34) of the selector body chassis (S). The coins (C) having the wrong diameter are selected based on the diameter of the coin (C) formed at least in the middle of the coin passage (P) and the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2). In the coin selector for a gaming machine that returns from the coin inclined passage (P2), the ceiling guide rail (5) of the coin inclined passage (P2) may be used.
0), a spacer (45) having a pair of upper and lower parallel long sides (45a), and its ceiling guide rail (5).
0) a front wall (46) having a pair of upper and lower parallel long sides (46a) that can be used as edge guard rails (51) for preventing falling of a regular coin (C) by protruding downward from an eaves shape. The pivot (48) with respect to the main body chassis (S) to the spacer (45)
(L1) to both long sides (45a) at (L1) (L2)
The spacer (45) and one type of the front wall (46) are attached to the surface of the main body chassis (S) by turning the fulcrum shaft (4).
8) and at least one removable fixing screw (4
9), the fixing screw (49) is once removed, and the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) are turned upside down around the rotation fulcrum shaft (48) together and fixed again. Screw (4
9) to insert the coin inclined passage (P
Regular coin (C) using the opening width (W2) of 2)
A coin selector for a gaming machine, characterized in that the size according to the change in the diameter of the coin is set so that it can be set wide or narrow. 2. The diameter of a regular coin (C) that rolls along a coin passage (P) bent as an obtuse angle from the coin receiving port (5) of the selector body chassis (S) to the coin discharging port (34). The coins (C) having the wrong diameter are selected based on the diameter of the coin (C) formed at least in the middle of the coin passage (P) and the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2). In the coin selector for a gaming machine that returns from the coin inclined passage (P2), the ceiling guide rail (5) of the coin inclined passage (P2) may be used.
0) and a spacer (4) having a lower long side (45a).
5), and a lower long side (46) that protrudes downward from the ceiling guide rail (50) in an eave-like shape to become an edge guard rail (51) for preventing the normal coin (C) from falling down.
a) and a lower long side (45a) of the spacer (45) from a fixing point of the fixing screw (99) to the main body chassis (S).
And several types of spacers (45) and front walls (46) are mounted on the surface of the main body chassis (S) and a plurality of fixing screws (99) are prepared. By attaching and detaching and exchanging freely through the opening, the opening width (W2) of the coin inclined passage (P2) can be adjusted to be wider or narrower as a size corresponding to a diameter change of a regular coin (C) to be used. A coin selector for a gaming machine, characterized in that: 3. A coin vertical passage (P1) between the coin inclined passage (P2) and the coin receiving slot (5) in the coin passage (P).
At an obtuse angle, and the opening width (W1) of the coin vertical passage (P1) is set as a dimension corresponding to a change in the diameter of a regular coin (C) to be used by an advance / retreat operation of a separate spacer (7). 3. The coin selector for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the coin selector is set so as to be able to be set wide or narrow. 4. A hard synthetic resin, wherein the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) are rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal or parallelogram, which are substantially similar in a surface view and extend along the coin inclined passage (P2). Or integrally molded from metal,
3. The coin selector for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the coin selector is prepared separately and then polymerized and integrated with a plurality of fixing screws (47) or an adhesive. Receiving while providing the screw hole (53), a plurality of fixing screws accepted for alternatively conform communication with the fixing screw receiving threaded bore (53) of 5. fixing screws to the selector body chassis (S) (49) The stupid holes (55) are distributed on the spacer (45) and a fixed turning radius line from the turning fulcrum shaft (48) in the front wall (46), and are fixed to the fixed screw receiving stud holes (55). The rotation guide slot (57) contributing to the operation of matching with the screw receiving screw hole (53) is formed in a substantially semi-circular shape that opens along a constant rotation radius line from the rotation fulcrum shaft (48). A separate rotation guide pin (58), which is notched in the main body chassis (S) and always engages with the rotation guide long hole (57), faces backward from the spacer (45) to the main body chassis (S). Issued coin selector for game machine of claim 1, wherein the allowed. 6. A pivot shaft (48) and a pivot guide pin (5).
8) is protruded from the selector body chassis (S) to the back side long, and a camber (59) for falling down an incorrect small-diameter coin (C) from the coin inclined passage (P2) by a plurality thereof is provided with a spacer (45). ) And the front wall (46), and the camber (59) is combined with the spacer (45) and the front wall (46) together with the rotation fulcrum shaft (4).
The coin selector according to claim 5, wherein the coin selector is set so as to be able to be turned upside down by 180 degrees around (8).