JP2003052890A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent mischief to a control device by preventing a tool such as a screw driver from being inserted from clearance between an upper door and a lower door while safely and easily replacing a reel unit and the control device. SOLUTION: A front door 3 is composed of the upper door 30 for blocking up an upper side part among an opening part 11 of at least a body cabinet 1 so as to be freely openable-closable, and the lower door 40 for blocking up a lower side part among the opening part 11 of the body cabinet 1 so as to be freely openable-closable. A lower door side end part of the upper door 30 is provided with a hiding part 34 reaching up to the reverse of an upper door side end part of the lower door 40.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine.

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2. Description of the Related Art A conventional slot machine consists of a box-shaped main body cabinet having an opening on the front side and a front door that opens and closes the opening of the main body cabinet, and a reel unit, The payout device, a control device for controlling these, and the like were fixedly installed to constitute the whole.

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However, in the conventional slot machine described above, the front door integrally opens and closes the front side of the slot machine. If you need to open the front door in front of the player's eyes, such as when the game medals are exhausted, opening the front door causes the inside of the slot machine to be completely visible, and important parts are visible to the player. Not good to touch. Therefore, it is possible to divide the front door into upper and lower parts, open only a portion required for medal supply, for example, the lower door, and close the upper door in which important parts are arranged. However, when the front door is divided into an upper door and a lower door, the first problem that foreign matter such as wires is inserted through a gap formed by dividing the front door to mischief important parts such as a control device. was there.

Further, in the above-mentioned conventional slot machine, when the table for changing the game contents is replaced, the payout device (for example, hopper unit) not in charge of the game is also replaced at the same time, and the cost required for the replacement is increased. In addition to this, there was a second problem that resources were wasted. On the other hand, there is a pachinko gaming machine as a similar gaming machine, but the pachinko gaming machine consists of a box-shaped main body cabinet having an opening on the front side and a front door that opens and closes the opening of the main body cabinet. A board surface or a ball launching device is fixed to the front door, and a ball circulating device is provided in the housing. Then, when exchanging the base, it was possible to replace only the front door while leaving the main body cabinet, and further, it was possible to replace only the board surface.

Focusing on the convenience of exchanging a pachinko gaming machine as described above, an invention has been made in which, even in a slot machine, only a portion in charge of a game can be exchanged. But,
In the inventions so far, in reality, no detailed examination was made as to how to fix the parts to be replaced, and where the parts really need to be replaced. I was just there.

Thus, the slot machine is divided into a game-related part and a part that is not directly related to the game property, and among these, the game-related part, that is, the reel unit and the control device (for example, the main board) are exchanged. By
There is a need to provide a separable slot machine that can give the impression of playing with a new slot machine without having to replace the whole.

Therefore, each of the inventions described in each of the claims is made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the purpose thereof is to divide the front door into two parts, that is, the upper and lower parts. The upper door and the lower door make it easy to replace the reel unit and the control device (for example, the main board) and the like, and the lower door side end of the upper door is connected to the upper door side end of the lower door. By providing a hidden part that reaches the back of the part, it is difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper and lower doors, and the control device (for example, the main board)
The present invention aims to provide a slot machine that is not tampered with.

Specifically, the respective inventions described in the respective claims are made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the object thereof is the following points. . (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is made in view of the first problem of the above-described conventional technique, and an object of the invention is to provide a reel unit, a control device, and the like. While making the exchange safe and easy, it is difficult to insert a tool such as a driver through the gap between the upper door and the lower door, and to prevent the control device and the like from being tampered with.

(Claim 2) That is, the invention according to claim 2 is made in view of the first and second problems of the above-mentioned conventional technique, and the purpose thereof is a reel. While facilitating the replacement of the unit and the main board, it is possible to make it difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper and lower doors. To do.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 3 is
The hidden part can be made difficult to be deformed, tools such as a screwdriver are more difficult to be inserted through the gap between the upper door and the lower door, and it is further difficult to mischief the control device or the like.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3. That is, according to the invention of claim 4, the manufacturing process of the slot machine can be reduced, the hidden portion can be prevented from coming off the upper door, and the hidden portion must be removed from the upper door. For example, tools such as a screwdriver are less likely to be inserted through the gap between the upper door and the lower door, and it is even more difficult for the control device and the like to be tampered with.

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Each of the inventions described in each of the claims is made in order to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are shown in the drawings. The form will be described below. The code is
The reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention are shown and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

(Claim 1) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a housing-shaped main body cabinet (1) having an opening portion (11) on the front side, and a front door (3) that openably and closably closes the opening portion (11) of the main body cabinet (1). ) And a spinning reel with multiple symbols (23)
And a reel unit (22) having a drive motor for rotating the rotary reel (23), a payout device (for example, a hopper unit (5)) for paying out game medals, the rotary reel (23) and payout A slot machine including at least a control device for controlling the operation of a device (for example, a hopper unit (5)) and a power supply device, wherein the front door (3) is at least an opening of the main body cabinet (1). Upper door (30) that closes the upper part of the part (11) so that it can be opened and closed, and the main cabinet (1)
Of the opening (11) of the lower door (40) for closing the lower part of the lower door (40) so that the lower part of the lower door (40) can be opened and closed. Hidden part reaching up to the back of (34)
Is provided.

That is, according to the present invention, the front door (3) is divided into upper and lower parts and is constituted by the upper door (30) and the lower door (40). In addition to facilitating replacement, at the lower door side end of the upper door (30),
A hidden part (3
The provision of 4) makes it difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40), thereby making it difficult for the control device to be tampered with.

Further, the "reel unit (22)" has a plurality of (for example, three) rotary reels (23) on the surface of which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the rotary shafts of the respective rotary reels (23). Are provided with respective drive motors for rotating them. Examples of the "control device" include an electronic board (sometimes simply referred to as a board) in which a set of electronic components for control is mounted on a wiring board, and the operation of the rotary reel (23) and the payout device. Any device capable of controlling In the slot machine, the substrate on which the operations of the rotating reel (40) and the payout device can be controlled is usually called the main substrate (25).
This is a board that can control operations other than the operation of the rotating reel (23) and the payout device (for example, an image display device, a production reel, a production device such as another display device for production). When equipped with a sub-board,
This is to distinguish it from this sub-board. The game content can be changed by exchanging the control device.

The "power supply device" is for supplying power to the slot machine. The power supply device includes, for example, a power supply board and operation switches, and can be formed as a power supply unit (4). The “payout device” is for paying out medals by winning and storing the medals. Examples of this payout device include a hopper unit (5), but any device that can pay out game medals may be used.

The "front door (3)" is for opening and closing the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1). When this front door (3) is closed, it becomes the front structure of the slot machine. That is, the front door (3) has, for example, a symbol display window (32) through which the rotating reel (23) can be seen, and an operating section (4) for operating the slot machine.
1) etc. can be provided.

Further, the front door (3) has at least an upper door (30) for opening and closing the upper part of the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1) and the main body cabinet (1).
And a lower door (40) for opening and closing the lower part of the opening (11). That is, the front door (3) is vertically divided into two, the upper one being the upper door (30), and the lower one being the lower door (40). Then, the front door (3) is divided into upper and lower halves, and the upper door (30) and the lower door (40) are configured to facilitate replacement of the replacement unit (2) and the like. .

However, when the front door (3) is divided into upper and lower parts and is constituted by the upper door (30) and the lower door (40) and the control device is arranged on the upper side, the upper door (30) Is the bottom door in the closed state
Only (40) can be opened, the safety of the control device, which is an important part, can be ensured, and the work such as parts replacement can be done safely and easily. On the other hand, the upper door (30) and the lower door (4
There is a risk that a tool such as a screwdriver will be inserted through the gap between 0) and the control device and the like to be mischievous.

Therefore, in the separable type slot machine according to the present invention, a hidden portion (34) reaching the back surface of the upper door side end portion of the lower door (40) is provided at the lower door side end portion of the upper door (30). By providing a gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40) in a crank shape, a tool such as a screwdriver is provided from the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40). This makes it difficult for the control device and the like to be tampered with.

The "hidden portion (34)" may be formed integrally with the upper door (30), or may be formed separately from the upper door (30), for example, using a screw or the like. It may be fixed to the upper door (30). The "hidden part (34)" may be made of plastic or metal.

That is, the upper door (30) and the hidden portion (34) may be integrally formed of plastic. Also,
The upper door (30) is made of plastic, and the hidden part (34) is made of metal.
0) may be formed separately, and the metal hidden part (34) may be fixed to the plastic upper door (30) by using, for example, screws.

The "back surface of the lower door (40)" means the surface of the lower door (40) on the main body cabinet (1) side. The upper door (30) may be pivotally supported by the main body cabinet (1) or may be pivotally supported by the frame body (21). Further, the upper door (30) may be formed to be separable from the main body cabinet (1) or the frame body (21), for example.

Further, the lower door (40) can be pivotally supported by the main body cabinet (1), for example, and in this case, it may be formed so as to be separable from the main body cabinet (1). Further, for example, when applied to a separation type slot machine in which a replacement unit (2) including a reel unit (22), a game medal payout device, and a control device for controlling the operation of the reel unit (22) is replaceable, The exchange unit (2) in which at least the reel unit (22) and the control device for controlling the operation of the game medal payout device are installed can be detachably provided inside the main body cabinet (1). Here, examples of the support include the frame (21) and the like, but any support that can support the reel unit (22) and the control device may be used.

Further, here, "the lower door side end of the upper door (30)"
Means the end on the lower door side which is the end toward the lower door (40) side of the upper door (30), and the "upper door side end of the lower door (40)" means This means the end on the upper door side which is the end toward the upper door (30) of the lower door (40). (Operation) According to the present invention, the upper door (30) can be safely and easily replaced with the reel unit (22) and the control device.
It is possible to make it difficult to insert a tool such as a screwdriver or the like through the gap between the lower door (40) and the lower door (40), and thus to prevent the control device or the like from being tampered with.

(Claim 2) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following points. That is, the invention according to claim 2 is a case-shaped main body cabinet (1) having an opening (11) on the front side, and a front door (3) that opens and closes the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1). ) And a spinning reel with multiple symbols (23)
A reel unit (22) having a drive motor for rotating the rotary reel (23), a hopper unit (5) for paying out game medals, and the rotary reel (23) and the hopper unit (5). A replacement unit (2) having at least a main board for controlling the operation and a power supply device and having at least the reel unit (22) and the main board installed on a support is detachably mountable inside the main body cabinet (1). A separate type slot machine formed in
The front door (3) has at least a main body cabinet (1)
From the upper door (30) that openably closes the upper part of the opening (11) of the main cabinet and the lower door (40) that openably closes the lower part of the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1). It is characterized in that a hidden portion (34) reaching the back surface of the upper door side end portion of the lower door (40) is provided at the lower door side end portion of the upper door (30).

That is, according to the present invention, the front door (3) is divided into upper and lower parts and is constituted by the upper door (30) and the lower door (40). A hidden part (34) that facilitates replacement and reaches the lower door side end of the upper door (30) and reaches the back side of the upper door side end of the lower door (40).
By providing, it is difficult to insert a tool such as a driver through the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40),
The main board and the like are not easily tampered with.

Here, the "replacement unit (2)" comprises at least a support, a reel unit (22) and a main board. This replacement unit (2) has
Other components, for example, a sub-board for controlling the effect may be included. The “support” is for integrally handling the reel unit (22) and the main board. For example, a frame as a support (21)
In addition, the reel unit (22) and the main board can be installed. Further, the frame body (21) as a support is, for example,
It can be fixed inside the main body cabinet (1) by a fixing device (10) such as a clip. Furthermore, the frame body (21) as a support can be taken out from the main body cabinet (1) by releasing the fixing device (10).

Further, the "reel unit (22)" has a plurality of (for example, three) rotating reels (23) on the surface of which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the rotating shafts of the respective rotating reels (23). Are provided with respective drive motors for rotating them. The "main substrate" is RO
It has M, RAM, CPU, etc., and mainly controls the game such as lottery for winning or not and stop control of the rotating reel (23). And by exchanging this main board, the game contents can be changed.

Further, when the game contents are changed, it is necessary to change the symbol, symbol arrangement, etc. of each rotating reel (23). Therefore, in the separation type slot machine according to the present invention, the reel unit (22) is also the main substrate. It is possible to exchange it as a set. The "power supply device" is for supplying power to the slot machine. This power supply is
For example, it can be formed as a power supply unit (4) including a power supply board and operation switches. Further, since this power supply device is not directly related to the playability, it can be fixed to the main body cabinet (1), for example.

The "hopper unit (5)" is for paying out medals by winning and storing the medals. Further, since the hopper unit (5) is not directly related to the playability, it can be fixed to the main body cabinet (1), for example. The "front door (3)" is for opening and closing the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1). When this front door (3) is closed, it becomes the front structure of the slot machine. That is, the front door (3) can be provided with, for example, a symbol display window (32) through which the rotating reel (23) can be seen, an operation section (41) for operating the slot machine, and the like. is there.

Further, the front door (3) has at least an upper door (30) for opening and closing the upper part of the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1) and the main body cabinet (1).
And a lower door (40) for opening and closing the lower part of the opening (11). That is, the front door (3) is vertically divided into two, the upper one being the upper door (30), and the lower one being the lower door (40). Then, the front door (3) is divided into upper and lower halves, and the upper door (30) and the lower door (40) are configured to facilitate replacement of the replacement unit (2) and the like. .

However, if the front door (3) is divided into two parts, the upper door (30) and the lower door (40), the replacement unit (2) and the like can be easily replaced. ,
On the other hand, a tool such as a screwdriver may be inserted through the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40) to mischief the main board or the like. Therefore,
The separable slot machine according to the present invention is provided with a hidden part (34) reaching the back surface of the upper door side end of the lower door (40) at the lower door side end of the upper door (30). The gap between the door (30) and the lower door (40) is made into a crank shape, which makes it difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40). Therefore, the main board or the like is made difficult to be mischievous.

The "hidden portion (34)" may be formed integrally with the upper door (30), or may be formed separately from the upper door (30), for example, using a screw or the like. It may be fixed to the upper door (30). The "hidden part (34)" may be made of plastic or metal.

That is, the upper door (30) and the hidden portion (34) may be integrally formed of plastic. Also,
The upper door (30) is made of plastic, and the hidden part (34) is made of metal.
0) may be formed separately, and the metal hidden part (34) may be fixed to the plastic upper door (30) by using, for example, screws.

The "back surface of the lower door (40)" means the surface of the lower door (40) on the main body cabinet (1) side. The upper door (30) may be pivotally supported by the main body cabinet (1) or may be pivotally supported by the frame body (21). Further, the upper door (30) may be formed to be separable from the main body cabinet (1) or the frame body (21), for example.

The lower door (40) can be pivotally supported on the main body cabinet (1), for example, and in this case, it may be formed so as to be separable from the main body cabinet (1). (Operation) According to the present invention, the upper door (30) and the lower door (4) can be easily replaced while facilitating the replacement of the reel unit (22) and the main board.
It is possible to make it difficult to insert a tool such as a screwdriver or the like through the gap between the main board and the like, and thus to prevent the main board or the like from being tampered with.

(Claim 3) (Characteristic point) The invention according to claim 3 is characterized by the following point in addition to the characteristic point of the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the hidden portion (34) is formed of metal.

Here, as the "metal", for example, iron, stainless steel or the like can be used. (Operation) According to the present invention, it is possible to make the hidden portion (34) less likely to be deformed, whereby the upper door (30) and the lower door (40).
Since it is possible to make it more difficult to insert a tool such as a screwdriver or the like through the gap between and, it is possible to make it more difficult to mischief the control device (for example, the main board (25)) or the like.

(Claim 4) (Characteristics) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3. That is, the invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the hidden portion is formed integrally with the upper door (30).

Here, "integrally formed" means that the upper door (30) and the hidden portion (3) are formed by, for example, press working or injection molding.
4) It means that and are integrally formed. Specifically, for example, the upper door (30) and the hidden portion (34) can be integrally formed by pressing using a metal material. Further, for example, the upper door (30) and the hidden portion (34) can be integrally formed by injection molding or the like using a plastic material.

(Operation) According to the present invention, the manufacturing process of the slot machine can be reduced, and the hidden portion (34) can be prevented from coming off the upper door (30). Also, if the hidden part (34) does not come off from the upper door (30), it is possible to make it more difficult to insert a tool such as a driver through the gap between the upper door (30) and the lower door (40). As a result, mischief or the like on the control device (for example, the main board (25)) can be further reduced.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Description of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 2 are exploded perspective views showing a separable type slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing essential parts of an upper door 30 and a lower door 40.

(Separate Slot Machine) As shown in FIG. 1, the separable slot machine is roughly divided into a main body cabinet having an opening 11 on the front side.
1, a replacement unit 2 that is detachably provided inside the main body cabinet 1, and a front door 3 that openably and closably closes an opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1.

The front door 3 includes an upper door 30 for opening and closing an upper portion (opening upper portion 13) of the opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1 and a lower portion (opening) of the opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1. It is composed of a lower door 40 that opens and closes the lower part 14). (Main body cabinet 1) The main body cabinet 1 has a bottom plate 15,
Consists of side plate 16, top plate and back plate, with an opening on the front side
It is a housing having 11. Also, this body cabinet 1
An intermediate plate 12 is provided in the horizontal direction substantially at the center in the height direction. And, on the lower surface of this middle plate 12, the power supply unit
4 is provided, and the hopper unit 5 is fixed to the upper surface of the bottom plate 15. Although the hopper unit 5 is used here, the present invention is not limited to this, and another payout device capable of paying out game medals may be used.

Here, the power supply unit 4 is attached to the lower surface of the middle plate 12 via a mounting plate or the like. Also,
The power supply unit 4 is equipped with a power supply device, and a store operation unit 10 for the game store side to make various settings.
0 is provided. The hopper unit 5 is for storing the inserted medals and paying out the medals by winning the prize.

The power supply unit 4 and the hopper unit 5 do not necessarily have to be replaced when the replacement unit 2 is replaced, so that they can be fixed to the main body cabinet 1. Further, two main body engaging portions 62 as engaging portions 6 for engaging the lower door 40 and rotatably supporting the lower door 40 are provided in the lower portion on the front left side of the side plate 16 at intervals in the vertical direction. Has been.

Further, on the side plate 16 on the opposite side of the main body engaging portion 62, when the lower door 40 is closed, a protruding piece 90 as a locking mechanism 7 for locking the lower door 40 is vertically spaced. Two are provided. (Replacement Unit 2) The replacement unit 2 includes a frame body 21 as a support body for installing or fixing various components, and a reel unit 22 fixed to the frame body 21 as the support body.
And a substrate unit 24.

Here, the reel unit 22 has a plurality of rotating reels 23 around which a plurality of symbols are displayed and a drive motor (not shown) for rotating the rotating reels 23. Further, the board unit 24 includes a main board for controlling the operation of the game and the slot machine, and a sub board for performing various effects.

The vertical door on the left side of the front of the frame body 21 has an upper door.
Two frame body engaging portions 60 as engaging portions 6 for rotatably engaging the 30 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction. Further, on the vertical frame on the opposite side of the frame body engaging portion 60, when the upper door 30 is closed, projecting pieces 90 as a locking mechanism 7 for locking the upper door 30 are vertically spaced. Two are provided.

Then, the exchange unit 2 is placed on the middle plate 12 of the main body cabinet 1 and housed inside the opening upper portion 13. Then, the replacement unit 2 is fixed to the main body cabinet 1 by the fixing device 10. (Front Door 3) The front door 3 is for opening and closing the opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1 freely. When the front door 3 is closed, the front structure of the separation type slot machine is obtained. The front door 3 includes an upper door 30 that opens and closes an upper portion (opening upper portion 13) of the opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1 and a lower portion (opening lower portion 14 of the opening 11 of the main body cabinet 1). ) And a lower door 40 that can be opened and closed freely.

(Upper door 30) The upper door 30 is the main body cabinet 1
It is for closing the upper part 13 of the opening in a freely openable and closable manner. The upper door 30 is a plate-shaped door, and is formed on the frame body 21 of the replacement unit 2 so as to be rotatable and lockable. In addition, a symbol display window 31 through which the symbol of the rotary reel 23 can be seen from the front side is provided substantially in the center of the upper door 30, and a decoration portion 33 is provided around the upper door 30. A display device 32 for providing various displays is provided on the lower portion of the front surface of the upper door 30.

Here, the decorative portion 33 may be formed by a lamp or the like, or the lamp may be made to blink at the time of notification of winning and other effects. In addition, the display device 32 is 7
A segment LED or the like may be used to display numbers, or a liquid crystal screen for displaying an image or a CRT may be used, although not particularly shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the upper door 30, upper door engaging portions 61 as engaging portions 6 capable of engaging with the frame engaging portion 60 are vertically spaced. There are two
A lock mechanism 7 is provided on the opposite side of the upper door engaging portion 61. Also, as shown in FIGS.
The lower door side end is provided with a hidden portion 34 that reaches the back surface of the upper door side end of the lower door 40.

The upper door 30 is mainly made of plastic, and the hidden portion 34 is made of metal. The fixing of the hidden portion 34 to the upper door 30 is performed by using a screw, an adhesive, or the like. (Lower door 40) The lower door 40 is the lower opening 14 of the main cabinet 1.
It is for closing the open and close freely. The lower door 40 is a door that is thicker than the upper door 30, and is a side plate 1 of the main body cabinet 1.
It is formed to be rotatable and lockable at 6. Also,
The upper surface of the lower door 40 is formed so as to project forward of the upper door 30 when the door is closed. In addition, an operating portion 41 for operating the slot machine is provided on the upper portion of the lower door 40, and a front panel 50 for displaying game contents and the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the lower door 40. Is inserted,
Further, a medal receiver 43 for accumulating paid-out medals is formed at the lower part of the lower door 40.

As the operation section 41, a medal slot 42 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the lower door 40, and a bet switch is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the lower door 40.
A start switch, a stop switch, and a keyhole 44 are provided on the upper front part of the. The bet switch is for replacing the stored medals with the insertion of medals, the start switch is for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 23, and the stop switch is for the rotary reel. It is for stopping the rotation of 23.

The keyhole 44 is for unlocking the front door 3. That is, when the predetermined key is inserted into this hole and turned, the lower door 40 is unlocked. Furthermore,
As shown in FIG. 2, on the rear surface of the lower door 40, a medal selector 48 for guiding the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 42 and determining whether the medal is true or false is provided. Speakers 49 for outputting various sounds are provided on the left and right sides of the lower surface of the lower door 40.

Further, on the back surface of the lower door 40, two lower door engaging portions 63 as engaging portions 6 capable of engaging with the main body engaging portion 62 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction, A lock mechanism 7 is provided on the opposite side of the lower door engaging portion 63. (Replacement of Replacement Unit 2 and the Like) Next, replacement of the replacement unit 2 and the like in the separation type slot machine S according to the present embodiment will be briefly described.

First, in the separation type slot machine S according to this embodiment, only the exchange unit 2 can be replaced. That is, the lower door 40 is unlocked, the upper door 30 is unlocked, and then the upper door 30 is removed from the frame 21. After that, the fixing device 10 is removed, and the replacement unit 2 is taken out from the main body cabinet 1. Then, attach the new replacement unit 2 to the main body cabinet 1, and remove the upper door 30 that was removed earlier.
Attach it to the frame 21 of the new replacement unit 2. By such exchange, the game contents can be changed without changing the appearance of the slot machine.

Secondly, in the separable type slot machine S according to the present embodiment, only two points of the upper door 30 and the exchange unit 2 can be replaced. That is, in the first procedure described above, after the new replacement unit 2 is attached to the main body cabinet 1, the new upper door 30 is attached to the frame body 21 of the new exchange unit 2. At this time, if the replacement unit 2 and the upper door 30 are integrally formed, work efficiency is further improved. According to such exchange, even if the number of the rotating reels 23 is changed or the display device 32 is changed with the change of the game,
The design of the upper door 30 can be changed at the same time.

Thirdly, in the separable type slot machine S according to the present embodiment, only three points of the upper door 30, the replacement unit 2 and the front panel 50 can be replaced. That is, in addition to the above-mentioned second procedure, the front panel 50 is removed from the lower door 40, and a new front panel 50 is attached thereto. According to such replacement, the design of the front door 30 is changed,
With the minimum parts replacement, you can get the effect of placing completely different slot machines in the hall.

As described above, in the separable type slot machine S according to the present embodiment, the front door 3 is vertically divided into two,
By configuring with the upper door 30 and the lower door 40, the replacement unit 2 can be easily replaced, and the lower door side end of the upper door 30 reaches the rear surface of the upper door side end of the lower door 40. Hidden part
By providing 34, the gap between the upper door 40 and the lower door 30 is made into a crank shape, which makes it difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper door 30 and the lower door 40. ,
The main board and the like are not easily tampered with.

Further, in the separable type slot machine S according to the present embodiment, the hidden portion 34 is made of metal so that the hidden portion 34 is less likely to be deformed, whereby the upper door 30 and the lower door 40 are separated from each other. Tools such as a screwdriver are more difficult to be inserted through the gaps between them, so that mischief or the like on the main board is further prevented. In the present embodiment, upper door 30 is mainly made of plastic, and hidden portion 34 is made of metal.
Further, the fixing of the hidden portion 34 to the upper door 30 is assumed to be performed by using a screw, an adhesive or the like. That is, the upper door 30 and the hidden portion 34
Shall be formed separately.

However, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper door 30 and the hidden portion are
It can also be formed integrally with 34. Specifically, for example, the upper door 30 is formed by pressing using a metal material.
The hidden portion 34 and the hidden portion 34 can be integrally formed. Also,
For example, the upper door 30 and the hidden portion 34 can be integrally formed by injection molding or the like using a plastic material.

By integrally forming the upper door 30 and the hidden portion 34, the manufacturing process of the separation type slot machine can be reduced, and the hidden portion 34 is prevented from coming off the upper door 30. You can also Also, if the hidden portion 34 does not come off from the upper door 30, it is possible to make it more difficult to insert a tool such as a driver through the gap between the upper door 30 and the lower door 40. It is possible to make it even more difficult to mischief.

Although the present invention has been described above by taking the separable type slot machine S as an example, the present invention can be applied to a non-separable type slot machine. (Other Embodiments) FIGS. 5 to 11 are side cross-sectional views of the main parts of the upper door and the lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment.

Further, as the hidden portion 34, FIGS.
It may be one shown in. That is, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the lower door side end, which is the end toward the lower door 40 side of the upper door 30, has a substantially U-shaped U-shaped end portion 110 or a substantially left-right inverted L-shaped left-right inverted L-shape. On the other hand, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the upper door side end, which is the end toward the upper door 30 side of the lower door 40, is a left-right inverted U-shaped end of a substantially left-right inverted U-shape. The portion 120 or the upside-down inverted L-shaped end portion 130 of the substantially upside-down inverted L-shape.

In the hidden portion 34 according to the present embodiment, the lower door side end of the upper door 30 reaches the back surface of the upper door side end of the lower door 40, and further, the lower door 30 Door side end is lower door 40
It is formed so as to wrap around the entire upper door side end portion or one end thereof and vertically overlap with the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the hidden part
In the reference numeral 34, the convex portion 180 of the left-right inverted U-shaped end portion 120 of the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40 enters the concave portion 170 of the U-shaped end portion 110 of the lower door side end portion of the upper door 30. It can also be configured as follows.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the hidden portion 34 is provided in the concave space portion 170 of the U-shaped end portion 110 at the lower door side end portion of the upper door 30,
Alternatively, one end of the upside-down inverted L-shaped end 130 of the upper door side end of the lower door 40 may be inserted. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the hidden portion 34, one end of the left-right inverted L-shaped end portion 140 of the lower door side end portion of the upper door 30 has a left-right inverted U-shaped portion of the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40. It can also be configured so as to enter the recess space portion 170 of the end portion 120.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the hidden portion 34, one end of the left-right inverted L-shaped end portion 140 of the lower door side end portion of the upper door 30 is located above and below the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40. It can also be configured to engage the inverted L-shaped end 130. Furthermore, the hidden part 34
As the above, the ones shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 may be used as the same requirements. That is, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the lower door side end, which is the end toward the lower door 40 side of the upper door 30, has a right semicircular end 150 formed of a semicircle on the right side of a substantially circular shape or a substantially left-right inverted L The left-right inverted L-shaped end 140 is formed. On the other hand, the vertical cross-sectional shape of the upper door side end, which is the end toward the upper door 30 side of the lower door 40, has a substantially circular left half. Left side semi-circular end 160 consisting of a circle or upside-down inverted L-shaped end 1 of substantially upside-down L-shape
It is 30.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the hidden portion 34
The upper end of the left semicircular end 160 of the upper door side end of the lower door 40 enters the recessed space 170 of the right semicircular end 150 of the lower door side end of the upper door 30. It can also be configured as follows. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the hidden portion 34 is placed in the recessed space portion 170 of the right semicircular end portion 150 of the lower door side end portion of the upper door 30 and the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40 is turned upside down. Alternatively, the upper end of the L-shaped end portion 130 may be configured to enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the hidden portion 34 is
The end of the left-right inverted L-shaped end 140 of the lower door side end of the upper door 30,
Recess space part 1 of the left semicircular end 160 of the upper door side end of the lower door 40
It can also be configured to step into 70. In the hidden portion 34 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 11 described above, the lower door side end of the upper door 30 reaches the back surface of the upper door side end of the lower door 40, and further, the upper door 30. The lower door side end portion of the lower door 40 is formed so as to wrap around the entire upper door side end portion of the lower door 40 or one end thereof, and vertically overlap with the upper door side end portion of the lower door 40. . Therefore, the passage between the upper door 30 and the lower door 40 can be formed into a complicatedly bent shape, and even if an attempt is made to insert a foreign substance such as wire, the insertion can be made even more difficult. it can. As a result, it is possible to further prevent foreign matter from entering, strengthen the so-called goto countermeasure, and suppress mischief to the control device or the like.

In the above embodiment, the hidden portion 34
Has a U shape, an L shape, or a semicircular shape, but is not particularly limited thereto, and a V shape or a U shape rotated by 90 degrees, Other shapes such as a semi-elliptical shape may be used.

[0074]

Since the present invention is constituted as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the invention of claim 1,
While making it safe and easy to replace the reel unit and the control device, it is possible to make it difficult for tools such as a screwdriver to be inserted through the gap between the upper door and the lower door.
It is possible to prevent the control device or the like from being mischievous. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, the following effects are exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 2,
While making it easy to replace the reel unit and main board,
It is possible to make it difficult to insert a tool such as a screwdriver or the like through the gap between the upper door and the lower door, and thus to prevent mischief or the like on the main board or the like. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3,
It is possible to make the hidden part less likely to be deformed, which makes it more difficult to insert a tool such as a screwdriver or the like through the gap between the upper door and the lower door. )) And the like can be made more difficult to be mischievous. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 4,
You can reduce the manufacturing process of the slot machine,
You can also prevent the hidden part from coming off the top door. Also, if the hidden part does not come off from the upper door, it is possible to make it more difficult to insert a tool such as a driver through the gap between the upper door and the lower door, which allows the control device (for example, the main board (25 )) And the like can be made more difficult to be mischievous.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a main part of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing a main part of an upper door and a lower door of a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of a slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side sectional view showing a main part of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing main parts of an upper door and a lower door of the slot machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

S Separable slot machine 1 Main cabinet 10 Fixing device 11 Opening 12 Middle plate 13 Opening upper part 14 Opening lower part 15 Bottom plate 16 Side plate 2 Exchange unit 22 Reel unit 21 Frame 23 Rotating reel 24 Board unit 3 Front door 30 Top door 31 Display Window 32 Display device 33 Decoration part 34 Concealed part 40 Lower door 41 Operation part 42 Medal slot 43 Medal receiver 44 Keyhole 48 Medal selector 49 Speaker 50 Front panel 4 Power supply unit 5 Hopper unit 6 Engagement part 60 Frame engagement part 61 Upper door engaging part 62 Main body engaging part 63 Lower door engaging part 7 Lock mechanism 90 Projecting piece 100 Store operation part 110 U-shaped end part 120 Left and right inverted U-shaped end part 130 Upside-down inverted L-shaped end part 140 Left and right Inverted L-shaped end 150 Right side semi-circular end 160 Left side semi-circular end 170 Recessed space 180 Convex

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Narihiro Hirayama             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Olympia Tokyo branch office (72) Inventor Masahiro Matayoshi             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Olympia Tokyo branch office

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A housing-shaped main body cabinet having an opening on the front side, a front door that opens and closes the opening of the main body cabinet, a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and for rotating the rotating reel. A slot machine including at least a reel unit having a drive motor, a payout device for paying out game medals, a control device for controlling the operation of the rotating reel and the payout device, and a power supply device, The front door includes at least an upper door that opens and closes an upper part of the opening of the main body cabinet and a lower door that openably closes a lower part of the opening of the main body cabinet. A slot machine characterized in that a hidden portion is provided at an end of the lower door to reach a back surface of an end of the upper door of the lower door. 2. A case-shaped main body cabinet having an opening on the front side, a front door for opening and closing the opening of the main body cabinet, a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and for rotating the rotating reel. A reel unit having a drive motor, a hopper unit for paying out game medals, a main board for controlling the operation of the rotating reel and the hopper unit, and a power supply device, and A detachable slot machine in which a reel unit and a replacement unit having a main board installed therein are detachably formed inside a main body cabinet, wherein the front door at least closes at least an upper part of an opening of the main body cabinet. It consists of an upper door and a lower door that opens and closes the lower part of the opening of the main body cabinet. The door-side end portion, separated slot machine, characterized in that a hidden portion reaching the back surface of the upper door-side end portion of the lower door. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the hidden portion is made of metal. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the hidden portion is formed integrally with the upper door.