JP2003088626A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress an unfavorable effect to the glass due to the hitting of game balls. SOLUTION: This pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with an external frame 2, and a front surface frame 3. In this case, the front surface frame 3 is provided on the front section of the external frame 2, and is openably supported by one side section of the external frame 2. On the front surface side of the front surface frame 3, a glass door frame 4 is openably provided, and on the rear side, a game panel is detachably fitted. Also, a guiding rail which guides game balls to a game region by an internal rail and an external rail provided on the front surface frame 3 is formed. The guiding rail is constituted in a manner to protrude to the outside from the side edge section of the glass of the glass door frame 4. On the rear side of the glass door frame 4, a rail cover which covers the guiding rail and protects the glass is provided at a section from the base end section to the protruding section of the guiding rail.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game area of a game board.
And a game machine having a guide rail for guiding game balls to the game machine. 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as a kind of gaming machine, a predetermined play
A pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a skill area is known.
The In such pachinko machines, the game board has
A guide rail that guides game balls fired from the device to the game area
And a prize-winning device capable of winning a game ball.
Also, on the front side of the game board, a window that allows the player to view the game area
Having glass attached to cover the window portion
Door frame is provided. Under such a configuration,
When the matter is established and the game ball wins the winning device, the player
Many prize balls are paid out. [0003] Conventionally, a launching device
The game ball fired from is not guided to the game area,
When the ball returns to the base end side (launch side) of the
The glass collides with the glass adjacent to the guide rail, and
There was a risk of having an effect. In order to solve such problems, a comparison
Base end of guide rail that is likely to collide with the target glass
Only in the vicinity, the cover interposed between the guide rail and the glass
To protect the glass by providing
Some gaming machines have been removed. However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the cover
Is the section near the base end of the guide rail.
Limited to relatively short sections, other sections of the guide rail
The return sphere still hits the glass
It was. [0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.
And the negative impact on the glass due to the collision of game balls
Aiming to provide a gaming machine that can suppress sound
And Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
For each means suitable for solving the stated purpose,
The operation and effect will be described with additional notes. Means 1. A front frame, and attached to the front frame.
Game board, and the front frame on the front side of the game board.
Machine with a glass door frame that can be freely opened and closed
Guide rail that guides the launched game ball to the game area
Is a side edge of glass attached to the glass door frame.
The guide rail is formed so as to protrude outside the portion.
And the glass is interposed between the glass
At least the guide rail
From the base end of the glass to the part protruding from the side edge of the glass.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided in the section at. [0009] According to the above means 1, the cover member is reduced in number.
At least from the base end of the guide rail to the side edge of the glass
Because it is provided in the section up to the part that issued
Of the game ball hits the glass
Harder, and can reduce the adverse effect on glass.
Wear. The base end is the side from which the game ball is fired.
Point to the end. Means 2. In the means (1), the cover member
Is a covering portion that covers a portion where the guide rail has protruded.
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: [0011] According to the above means 2, the guide rail protrudes.
Game balls fall off from the broken part, and guide rails and glass
Of the problem that the game ball gets caught between the end
Occurrence can be prevented. Especially, the guide rail
Game area, and the game area is relatively
In the case of larger gaming machines, the guide rail protrudes
The behavior of the return sphere in relation to the part
And easily adversely affect the glass. In contrast,
According to this means, in the gaming machine having the above configuration,
However, such a problem can be prevented from occurring.
In addition, the guide rail is a predetermined rail (for example, inner rail and
At least part of the outer rail)
The gaming area is, for example, the game area as viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
Area surrounded by rails (inner and outer rails)
It is the area excluding the area of the guide rail among the areas. Means 3. A front frame, and attached to the front frame.
Game board, and the front frame on the front side of the game board.
Machine with a glass door frame that can be freely opened and closed
Guide rail that guides the launched game ball to the game area
Is a frame part on the opening and closing axis side of the glass door frame.
It is formed so as to overlap when viewed from the front of the gaming machine
From the side edge of the glass attached to the glass door frame
The guide rail and the guide rail are formed so as to protrude outside.
The glass is interposed between the glass and the glass.
A cover member for protecting the guide rail.
The gap created at the overlap between the frame and the frame
A gaming machine characterized by having a covering portion. still,
"Close" means that all gaps are completely closed
It is not limited to things, at least game balls do not enter
Whatever you want to do. [0013] According to the above means 3, a glass protecting glass is provided.
The bar member is at the overlap between the guide rail and the frame
By providing the covering portion that closes the generated gap,
Gaming balls may fall into the gap, or the guide rail and glass edge
The occurrence of a malfunction such as a game ball being caught between
Can be prevented. As a result, adverse effects on glass
Can be suppressed. In particular, guide rails are better than glass
Overhang, the game area is relatively large compared to the conventional one
In the gaming machine which became, the guide rail is protruding
The behavior of the return ball tends to be unnatural in relation to the part
And easily affect glass. On the other hand,
According to the stage, even in the gaming machine having the above configuration,
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of such a problem. In addition, invitation
The guide rails may be defined rails (eg inner and outer rails).
At least partially corresponds to the parallel part,
The skill area is, for example, the rail when viewed from the front of the gaming machine.
(Inner and outer rails)
That is, this is an area excluding the area of the guide rail. Means 4. In the means 3, the covering portion may be a front portion
Characterized in that it is configured to enter the gap
Gaming machine. According to the above-mentioned means 4, the gap can be more reliably formed.
And the effect of the above-mentioned means 3 is more reliably achieved.
It is. Means 5 In the means 3 or the means 4,
The glass door, wherein a part of the covering portion forms the gap
A game characterized by being locked to a part of a frame
Machine. According to the above means 5, the gap between the covering portions is
Can be prevented and the above means 3 or hand
The effect of step 4 is achieved. Means 6 Means 1 to 5
The cover member is provided on the glass door frame,
In the closed state of the glass door frame, the guide rail and the front
Characterized by being interposed between the recording glass
Gaming machine. According to the above means 6, the glass door frame has a cover.
Because the members are provided, when the glass door frame is opened
Cover member follows, so the front side of the guide rail is covered.
-The guide rail is opened without being disturbed by
Does not interfere with sweeping. Means 7 In means 6, the cover member
Is composed of a separate member from the glass door frame, and the glass
Is attached to the glass door frame so as to substantially contact
A gaming machine characterized by that. According to the above means 7, the cover member is made of glass.
Conventional glass door frame because it is composed of a separate member from the door frame
Applying relatively simple processing to the glass door frame
A member can be provided. Means 8 In means 7, the glass door frame
A vertical glass support member for supporting a side edge of the glass
And a horizontal glass supporting member for supporting a lower side of the glass;
Comprising, the cover member, the vertical glass support member and
A part of the horizontal glass support
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the means 8, the glass in both the vertical and horizontal directions can be used.
Since the cover member is engaged with the support member, the cover
The displacement of the material in both the vertical and horizontal directions can be prevented. Ma
In addition, by using a glass support member,
There is no need to provide a member for engaging the bar member. Means 9 In the means 8, the vertical and horizontal gala are used.
The support member is elongate and supports both the vertical and horizontal glass.
One side in the longitudinal direction of the member is fixed to the glass door frame,
The end on the side that is not fixed is used to lock the glass.
While being folded inward along the glass surface,
The end has a notch with the folded part cut out.
A notch is formed, and a part of the cover member is
Characterized in that it is configured to be fitted to the part
Gaming machine. According to the means 9, the glass support member is cut.
By forming a notch, that is, in the conventional glass door frame
By applying relatively simple processing, the cover part is attached to the glass door frame.
Materials can be provided. Also, its attachment work is relatively
It is simple and can simplify installation work.
The Means 10. Any of the means 1 to 9
In the above, the guide rail is composed of an inner rail and an outer rail.
The cover member has a structure in which at least the inner rail is provided.
And that an engagement projection is provided for engagement with a part.
A gaming machine characterized by: According to the above means 10, the cover member is provided.
By engaging the engaged projection with the inner rail,
For example, let wire enter through the gap between the glass door frame and the front frame.
Inside the guide rails even if you try to cheat
It is very difficult for wires and other items to enter the game area.
Become. As a result, fraudulent activities performed using wires, etc.
Can be prevented. Means 11. In means 9, the inner rail
And the outer rail is provided on the front frame.
A gaming machine to be a sign. Means 12. Any of the means 1 to 11
In the above, the cover member is in a width direction of the guide rail.
A play that is configured to cover everything
Technical machine. According to the means 12, the cover member is provided.
In the section where the width of the guide rail is
Is covered and no gaps are created,
Prevents problems such as the ball hitting the glass
Can. Means 13. Any of the means 1 to 12
In the above, the cover member is substantially flat and transparent.
Characterized in that it is formed of a resin having properties
Gaming machine. According to the means 13, the cover member is transparent.
Is it a substantially flat plate made of resin having properties?
In the section where the cover member was provided,
Fixed a bug where the ball could not be seen at all
can do. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described.
An embodiment of the present invention is referred to as a “pachinko machine” based on the drawings.
This will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1
An outer frame 2 and one side portion of the outer frame 2 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2
And a front frame 3 supported so as to be openable and closable. Outer frame
Reference numeral 2 denotes a frame serving as a base of the pachinko machine 1 and is formed by a plate material.
The entire structure is rectangular. The form of this implementation
In the state, the outer frame 2 is made of wood, and the length in the vertical direction is 80.
8 mm, and the length in the left-right direction is 520 mm.
Same size as before). The front frame 3 is made of synthetic resin, specifically
Is made of polycarbonate resin. Front
The opening and closing axis of the frame 3 is on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
It is set to extend downward. The outer frame 2 is made of resin.
The outer frame 2 and the front frame
3 may be configured to look like an integral object. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame is provided.
4 is provided to be freely opened and closed. Opening / closing axis of glass door frame 4
The line also extends up and down to the left as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.
Is set to Left and right length of glass door frame 4
Is almost equivalent to the front frame 3, and the glass door frame 4
So that most parts except the lower part of the front frame 3 are covered
It has become. On the other hand, the front surface where the glass door frame 4 does not exist
The lower part of the frame 3 is, for example, ABS (acrylonitrile-butadi
Lower tray unit 51 made of (en-styrene) resin.
ing. From the lower right of the lower tray unit 51, a game ball
A firing handle 52 extends toward the user. Also,
Near the center of the lower tray unit 51 is a view as a ball tray
A lower tray 53 for paying out product balls is provided. On the other hand, the upper saucer 54 as a ball saucer is
It is provided integrally with the lower frame of the glass door frame 4.
The Here, the upper saucer 54 is used to send the game ball B to the game ball launching device.
Put a saucer to temporarily store game balls B before leading them to
Yeah. In other words, in the past, the front frame was positioned below the glass door frame.
A front decorative frame that can be opened and closed is provided;
Is provided, but in this embodiment,
Frame is omitted, and the upper saucer 54 is directly attached to the front frame 3.
Is provided. The rear side of the front frame 3 (behind the glass door frame 4, the outer frame
2), the game board 5 is detachably mounted.
The In addition, the periphery of the game board 5 is on the back side of the front frame 3.
It is attached in a contact state, and in FIG.
Only the substantially central part of the front part is exposed on the front side of the front frame 3
It is in a state. The vertical length of this game board 5 is 4
76 mm, length in the left-right direction is 451 mm
(Same size as before). In addition, the game board 5 has a router
Multiple openings are formed by
Each opening has a normal winning chucker 6, a variable winning equipment
7, operating chucker 8, variable display device 9, throughcha
A locker 10 and the like are provided. In this embodiment
The variable display device 9 has a large size of 10.4 inches.
A liquid crystal display, and a sensor disposed around the liquid crystal display.
The display frame and the display control on the liquid crystal display.
And a display control board. The liquid crystal display of the variable display device 9 includes, for example,
Three display columns are displayed: left symbol column, middle symbol column and right symbol column
Is done. Each symbol row is composed of multiple symbols.
So that these symbols are scrolled for each symbol row
It is variably displayed on the display screen. The variable prize device 7 usually has a game ball B
Is in a state where a prize cannot be won or in a state where it is difficult to win a prize.
More specifically, the game ball B wins the operation chucker 8
Of the liquid crystal display unit of the variable display device 9 based on the
The pattern is variably displayed. And the determined combination of symbols
Has become a preset combination of specific symbols, here
Now it is necessary that the stopped symbol is a specific combination
A special game state occurs in the condition, and the variable prize device 7 wins a big prize.
The mouth is in a predetermined open state (specifically, for a predetermined time,
Open the number of times), a state where the game ball B is easy to win
State). In addition,
The general winning opening 6, the variable winning device 7, the operating chucker
-8, based on the game ball B winning, the upper saucer 54
A certain number of prize balls may be
It is paid out. In addition, in game board 5,
Many to properly disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball B
The nails are planted and various members such as windmills
Object) is arranged. The front frame 3 has an outer shape of the outer frame 2.
And a resin base 11 having substantially the same shape as the resin base.
And formed integrally so as to form a substantially circular arc on the innermost peripheral side of
Inner rail 12 and the inner rail mainly on the left side of FIG.
12 and integrated with the resin base 11 at a predetermined interval
And an outer rail 13 formed. Within these
Of the game ball launch handle 52
Game ball B fired from the launching device based on the dynamic operation
Played mainly as a launch path for guiding to the upper part of the board 5
It is something. Therefore, the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Is guided by the parallel part (the part on the left side)
A rail will be configured. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 12,
The game board 5 has an out port 25 for leading out the game ball B.
It is. And the game ball B which has fallen to the lower part of the game board 5
Most of the ball discharge through the outlet 25 is not shown.
You will be guided to the road. Under such a configuration, the inner peripheral side of the front frame 3
The extension of the game area is mainly determined by the window
The game board 5 is mounted on the front frame 3
Means that the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Are in close proximity. For this reason, it is as if
(The inner and outer rails are attached to the game board.
(As if). And play
The game ball B fired by the ball firing device is mainly
The rail 13 guides the game board 5 to the upper part. Na
The return ball preventing member 34 is provided at the tip of the inner rail 12.
Is attached. Thereby, once the inner rail 12
The game ball B guided from the tip to the upper part of the game board 5 again
Return to the guide rail between inner rail 12 and outer rail 13
Is prevented from happening. Next, the game area will be described. Snow
In the present embodiment, the game board 5 is partitioned on the board surface.
The game area is configured to be much larger than before.
In the present embodiment, a game is started from the uppermost point of the outer rail 13.
The distance to the lower part of the panel 5 is 462 mm (7
5 mm longer), inner rail 1 from the extreme left position of outer rail 13
The distance to the extreme right position 2 is 449 mm (compared to the conventional product)
Is also 65 mm longer). In addition, the inner rail 12
The distance from the extreme left position to the extreme right position of the inner rail 12 is
432 mm. In the present embodiment, the game area is defined as a pachinko game.
When viewed from the front of the machine 1, the inner rail 12 and the outer rail 13
Of the inner and outer rails 12 and 13
The area excluding the area of the guide rail that is the line part
The Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game area
Does not include the guide rails,
Therefore, the left limit position is not the outer rail 13 but the inner rail.
Rule 12. Similarly, across the gaming area
Therefore, the right limit position is specified by the inner rail 12.
The lower limit position of the game area is located at the lower end of the game board 5.
Therefore, it is specified. Also, the upper limit position of the game area is outside
Specified by rail 13. Therefore, in this embodiment, the width of the game area
(Maximum width in the left-right direction) is 432 mm, and the game area
(The maximum width in the vertical direction) is 462 mm. Here, the width of the game area is at least
Desirably, it is 380 mm or more. More preferably 3
90 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 42
0 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450
mm or more, more preferably 460 mm or more.
Yes. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is,
The width of the game area is large from the viewpoint of expanding the game area
It is more preferable. The height of the game area is at least 40.
Desirably, it is 0 mm or more. More preferably 410
mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 m
m or more, 450 mm or more, and even 460 mm or more
Is more desirable. Of course, more than 470mm, 4
It may be 80 mm or more and 490 mm or more. That is,
The width of the skill area increases as the game area expands.
preferable. In addition, about the combination of the above width and height,
The above numerical values may be arbitrarily combined. In the present embodiment, the game board 5
The area ratio of the skill area is about 73%, which is much more
The product ratio is large. In addition, the game board 5
In the past, the area ratio of the game area to be played was only about 50%.
Because of that, the assumption that the game board 5 was common
It can be said that the game area has been considerably expanded. In addition, pachinko
The outline of the machine 1 is almost common to each manufacturer, and
In a situation where the size must be the same,
The ratio of the area of the game area to the five game boards is about 2
The increase of 0% is very significant in terms of expanding the game area
Righteous. Here, the ratio is at least 60% or more.
It is desirable that More preferably at 65% or more
And more preferably 70% or more. In addition, this implementation
More than 75% over the case of the form is more desirable.
Yes. Further, it may be 80% or more. The area of the entire pachinko machine 1 on the front side is
The ratio of the game area to the game area is about 40%,
The area ratio is much larger. In addition, snap
The area ratio of the game area to the front area of the entire machine
Is desirably 35% or more. Rice cake
Or 40 percent or more, or 45 percent
Or more than 50%. However, in the present embodiment,
In order to increase the game area, the game area is
It occupies a position very close to the periphery of the surface. as a result,
A part of the guide rail portion of the inner and outer rails 12 and 13 is a game
It looks like it is outside the board 5. In addition, invitation
Not only the guide rail, but also a part of the game area, that is, the inner rail
A part of the inner peripheral area than 12 is outside the gaming board 5
It is also possible to put it out. For example, the game area
Not only protrudes to the left of the game board 5 but also protrudes to the right
It may come out, it may protrude to one or both of the top and bottom
Yes. With this configuration, the game area is widened in the left-right direction.
And a large variable display device 9 is installed.
Even if it is possible to secure enough game ball fall area
Become. Note that the slouches located on both sides of the variable display device 9
The game ball B that has passed through the chucker 10
Has a guiding mechanism that can be moved toward the center.
As a result, when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction
Even if the game ball B is moved to the central operating chucker 8 or variable
The player can be guided to the prize winning device 7, and
Game ball B is difficult to win due to expansion of the skill area
Deterioration of interest due to becoming is suppressed
The Furthermore, the game area is extended in the left-right direction.
And by the windmill, through chucker 10, multiple nails
(Induction such as triangle nails to guide game ball B to the center
Nail), various other accessories can be arranged, variable display device
The behavior of the game ball B in the game area on both the left and right sides of the setting 7 is further enhanced.
It can be whitened. Here, the glass door frame 4 is shown in FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the glass door frame 4.
It is. Most of the game area is outside the glass door frame 4.
Window portion 41 having a substantially elliptical shape so that it can be visually recognized from the portion
Is formed. Specifically, the window 41 is located on the left
The right center is relatively gently curved compared to the upper and lower sides
Shape. In addition, the said substantially central part is linear.
You may make it become. In the present embodiment, the window
The upper end of the part 41 (the uppermost part of the outer rail 13, above the game area)
(The end) and the distance between the upper end of the glass door frame 4 (the so-called
The upper and lower width of the frame part is 50 mm, and 8
Conventional technology with upper frame width of about 5mm to 95mm
In comparison, it is significantly shorter. As a result, the game area
It is easier to secure the upper area and a large variable table
The indicating device 9 can also be arranged relatively high.
ing. In addition, the above distance should be 80mm or less
Is more preferably 70 mm or less.
Is preferably 60 mm or less. Of course, given strength
If the degree can be secured, even if it is 50 mm or less,
I do not support it. The left end of the window 41 and the glass door frame 4
The shortest distance between the left end (the so-called left frame
Left and right width: shown on the right side in FIG. 3) is a glass door frame
4 Relatively large to increase the strength and support strength of itself
Is set. More specifically, FIG. 1 and FIG.
As is clear from the comparison, the glass door frame 4 is closed.
In the state, not only the left end of the outer rail 13 but also the inner rail
The left end of the reel 12 is also covered by the left frame.
Be hidden. That is, at least a part of the guide rail is
The left side frame of the glass door frame 4 when viewed from the front of the dick machine 1
The part overlaps and is covered (see FIG. 7). Play like this
Even if the ball B is temporarily difficult to see,
It is only a passing point where the game ball B is guided to the game area.
Ball B in the game area where players mainly enjoy the game
It does not mean that it is difficult to see. Therefore, in the actual game
In this case, no trouble occurs. In addition, such obstacles
While not occurring, sufficient strength and support strength of the glass door frame 4
The degree can be secured. By the way, of the outer rail 13
The left-right distance between the left end position and the left end position of the outer frame 2 is 21
mm, right end position of the game area (right end position of inner rail 12)
The distance in the left-right direction between the outer frame 2 and the right end position is 44 mm.
ing. In addition, the periphery of the glass door frame 4 (for example,
Light-emitting means such as various lamps
The These light-emitting means are used at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach, etc.
Lighting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state
Is controlled to change and play a role to enhance the effect of the game
It has become. For example, on the left and right edges of the window 41,
A light emitting unit (not shown) such as an LED, and covers the light emitting unit
A pair of peripheral illumination members constituted by the decoration member 80 are provided.
Have been killed. In addition, adjacent to the lower end of the decorative member 80
So that the front frame 3, the game board 5, etc.
A small window 81 to which fat is attached is provided. On the back side of the glass door frame 4, various metal accessories are provided.
A strong member is provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
The left frame portion (shown on the right in FIG. 3)
The left side reinforcing member 71 is provided on the back side of
On the back of the frame (shown on the left in FIG. 3)
The right side reinforcing member 72 is provided, and the lower frame portion
A lower reinforcing member 73 is provided on the back side. The inner and outer rails 12,
13 guide rail and the resin connecting the launching device
A firing passage 74 is provided. The launch path 74 is
When the door frame 4 is in the closed state, it communicates with the guide rail.
It is configured as follows. Further, on the back side of the glass door frame 4, a glass support is provided.
A holding metal frame is provided integrally with each of the reinforcing members 71 to 73.
ing. Specifically, the left side reinforcing member 71 has
Projecting from the part (window 41 side) toward the back of the glass door frame 4
The left side metal frame 43 is provided so as to perform the operation. Right side
The reinforcing member 72 is provided with a gas from its inner portion (window 41 side).
Right side metal frame 42 so as to project in the rear direction of lath door frame 4
Is provided. The lower reinforcing member 73 has an inner portion
Protrudes from the minute (window 41 side) toward the back side of the glass door frame 4
Thus, the lower metal frame 44 is provided. In addition, left
The side metal frame 43 is a vertical glass supporting member in the present embodiment.
And the lower metal frame 44 corresponds to the horizontal
It corresponds to a lath support member. Under the above configuration, a pair of metal frames 42 to 44
Rectangular glasses 45 and 46 are taken at predetermined intervals in front and back.
Is being worn. In addition, each metal frame 42-44 is glass 4
In order to maintain the intervals of 5, 46,
The surface is formed so as to be convex inward. Follow
The outer surfaces of the metal frames 42 to 44 are provided along the longitudinal direction thereof.
Thus, a groove is formed. In addition, each metal frame 42
The free ends 44 to 44 are on the back side of the rear glass 46, respectively.
It is configured to be folded inward along the surface. Na
One of the free ends of the left side metal frame 43 and the lower side metal frame 44
The part is notched, and the
In the part, the folded part as described above is not provided.
Configuration. Therefore, the left side metal frame 43 is
An upper folded portion 43a is formed at the bottom, and a lower folded portion 43b is formed at the lower side.
Configuration. The lower metal frame 44 is located on the left side.
(Right side of FIG. 3), left turn portion 44a, right side (left of FIG. 3)
Side) is formed with a right turn part 44b.
The On the other hand, with the above configuration,
If the glass door frame 4 is closed,
Game ball constituted by the rule 13 and the inner rail 12
A part of the guide rail of B is covered with the rear glass 46.
There is a part that is not done. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
A gap portion 90 on the back side of the left frame portion,
Are connected. In this way, the gap 90 is one
If not cut, for example, fired by the firing device
Game ball B returns without reaching the return ball prevention member 34
When the game ball B comes, the game ball B spills into the gap portion 90 (flying).
The game ball B is out of contact with the outer rail 13.
There is a risk of being pinched between the lath 46. Also,
The game ball B falls downward as a return ball from the gap portion 90
If it has been, the play
The ball B collides with the glass 46, and the glass 46 is adversely affected.
There is a risk of running out. This should be prevented.
In the present embodiment, the glass door frame 4
Instead, cover the guide rail and close the gap 90.
To protect the glass 46.
The rail cover 50 as a cover member for the glass door frame 4
(See FIG. 3). More specifically, as shown in FIGS.
The cover 50 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially circular arc shape.
It is formed of a transparent resin. Rail cover 50
Is a shape whose arc shape corresponds to the shape of the guide rail.
And its mounting position corresponds to the guide rail.
Glass door along the position, ie, the periphery of the window 41
It is attached to the back side of the frame 4. Rail cover 50 attached
In this state, the surface side is almost in contact with the glass 46.
It becomes. In addition, in a state where the glass door frame 4 is closed,
Means that the back surface of the rail cover 50 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail.
Will cover. As shown in FIG.
Side (inner rail 12 side) is an arc along the inner rail 12
It is in shape. FIG. 4 shows the back of the rail cover 50.
FIG. The rail cover 50 has a back side (hand in FIG. 4).
The engagement projection 77 protruding along the inner edge of the (front side)
It is formed in the vicinity. The engagement projection 77 is made of glass
When the door frame 4 is closed,
In such a state that it is engaged with the inner rail 12,
It is made. The outside of the rail cover 50 (the outer rail 13)
The side) is an uneven shape to attach to the glass door frame 4.
It has become. Specifically, the rail cover 50
Abutting against the upper side of the firing passage 74
The base 51 is provided. Also, on the lower side of the base 51
Is formed with a projection 52 projecting downward from a substantially central portion thereof.
It is. The projection 52 is shown in the drawing provided in the firing passage 74.
It is configured to be fitted into a concave portion. The rail cover is provided outside the rail cover 50.
At the same height position as the base end 53 of the bar 50, the lower step
A part 54 is provided. The side surface of the lower step 54 is
It is formed so as to be substantially perpendicular to the lower side of the lath door frame 4.
So that the lower surface is substantially horizontal to the lower side of the glass door frame 4.
Is formed. In addition, the end face of the base end 53 is a glass door frame.
4 so as to be substantially perpendicular to the lower side. Lower rank
The length of the lateral side surface of the step portion 54 is the same as that of the left turn portion 44a.
It is configured to be almost the same as the folded width.
The length of the lower step portion 54 with respect to the lateral side surface is
The length of the cutout portion at the free end, that is, the left turn portion 4
Length between the inner end of 4a and the inner end of right turn 44b
Is configured. That is, the rail cover
In the state where 50 is attached, the end face of the base end 53 is
It is almost in contact with the inner end of the right turn part 44b,
The lateral surface of the step 54 is substantially the same as the inner end of the left turn 44a.
It will be in contact. Therefore, the base 53 and the lower step
The section connecting 54 with the notch at the free end of the lower metal frame 44
Part, that is, the inner end of the left turn part 44a and the right turn
It is in a state of being fitted between the inner end of the portion 44b.
The On the other hand, the tip 55 of the rail cover 50
Its side surface is almost perpendicular to the lower side of the glass door frame 4
It is formed. Also, the longitudinal direction of the rail cover 50
A central step portion 56 is formed substantially outside the central portion.
The lateral side surface of the central step portion 56 is substantially the same as the lower side of the glass door frame 4.
The lower side of the glass door frame 4
It is formed so as to be substantially horizontal with respect to the lower side. In addition,
The side surface of the central step portion 56 and the side surface of the tip portion 55 are the same.
It is formed on a line. Further, at a position slightly below the tip 55,
An upper small step 57 is provided. Upper small step 57
Of the glass door frame 4 is approximately perpendicular to the lower side
The upper side of the glass door frame 4 is substantially water
It is formed to be flat. In addition, the center step 56
A lower small step portion 58 is provided at a slightly upper position.
The The side surface of the lower small step portion 58 is on the lower side of the glass door frame 4.
It is formed so that it is almost vertical, and the lower surface is a glass door
It is formed so as to be substantially horizontal with respect to the lower side of the frame 4. The length of the upper side surface of the upper small step portion 57 is
It is configured to be almost the same as the folded width of the return portion 43a.
The length of the lower side surface of the lower small step portion 58 is
It is configured to be substantially the same as the folded width of 3b.
Also, the lower small step portion 58 is positioned from the upper side surface of the upper small step portion 57.
The length up to the lower surface is the cut of the free end of the left metal frame 43.
The length of the notch, that is, the lower end of the upper folded portion 43a
And the length corresponding to the upper end of the lower folded portion 44b.
It is made. Note that the side surface of the upper small step 57 and the lower side
The lateral side surface of the small step portion 58 is formed on the same line.
The Under the above configuration, the rail cover 50 is attached.
In the folded state, the side surface of the tip portion 55 is
43a, substantially in contact with the inner side surface (free end), and the upper small step portion
The upper side of 57 is substantially in contact with the lower end of the upper folded portion 43a
The In addition, the lateral side surface of the central stepped portion 56 has a lower folded portion 43b.
Abuts on the inner side surface (free end) of the lower small step portion 58.
The lower side surface substantially abuts on the upper end of the lower folded portion 43b. Follow
Between the upper small step 57 and the lower small step 58
Is a cutout portion at the free end of the left metal frame 43,
Lower end of upper folded portion 43a and upper end of lower folded portion 43b
It is in a state of being fitted between the parts. The rail cover 50 includes the upper and lower
Between the small step portions 57 and 58, the above-described covering portion 60 is provided.
Protrudes to the left side frame side (front side of the glass door frame 4)
It is formed so that. The covering portion 60 is a long shape.
Therefore, the lateral edge is substantially perpendicular to the lower side of the glass door frame 4.
It is configured to be straight. Front side of coating part 60
Door frame 4 side), the front side of the glass door frame 4
Projecting substantially vertically toward the gap portion 90
A protruding wall is provided. The projecting wall projects from the lateral edge
Horizontal protruding wall 61, upper protruding wall 62 protruding from the upper edge, lower
It is constituted by a lower protruding wall 63 protruding from the side edge.
When the rail cover 50 is attached, each projecting wall is
The tips of 61 to 63 abut against the left side auxiliary member 71.
State. Further, as shown in FIG.
The inner end (the end on the window 41 side) has the above-mentioned left side.
Engaging part engaged with groove 64 formed in part reinforcing member 71
62a are formed. In addition, the above described lower protrusion 63 is also described.
Such an engaging portion 63a is formed (see FIG. 5). The covering portion 60 has a substantially
A substantially rectangular hole 65 is formed at the center.
Therefore, when the glass door frame 4 is closed, the outer rail 1
Positioning protrusion 66 provided substantially at the center in the longitudinal direction of No. 3
(See FIG. 2) is inserted into the hole 65,
Since the closed position of the lath door frame 4 is determined, the glass
The closing operation of the door frame 4 can be performed smoothly. Now, as a procedure for attaching the rail cover 50,
First, the protrusion 52 is fitted into the recess of the firing passage 74.
While watching, the section connecting the base end 53 and the lower step 54
The side metal frame 44 is fitted into the notch at the free end. The upper small step 57 and the lower small step 57
The notch at the free end of the left metal frame 43
The protrusion walls 61 to 63 of the covering portion 60 are fitted to the
Into the gap 90 in the left frame,
The engaging portions 62a, 63a are engaged with the grooves 64 of the reinforcing member 71.
Make it. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is relatively simple.
The rail cover 50 can be attached to the glass door frame 4
Wear. As described in detail above, the rail cover 50
Covers the section from the base end of the guide rail to the vicinity of the front end.
Configuration, so most of the guide rails
In any section, the game ball B is prevented from hitting the glass 46.
Can be stopped and, consequently, the adverse effect on the glass 46 can be suppressed.
Can do. The rail cover 50 is connected to the guide rail and to the left.
The gap portion 90 generated in the overlapping portion with the side frame portion is
As it closes, the guide rail extends from the side edge of the glass 46
A covering portion 60 for covering the protruding portion is provided. this
As a result, the game ball B falls into the gap portion 90,
The game ball B is sandwiched between the guide rail and the end of the glass 46.
Is prevented from occurring, and as a result,
An adverse effect on the lath 46 can be suppressed. Further, the base end 53 of the rail cover 50 is
The section connecting the step portion 54 is the free end of the lower metal frame 44.
Left and right by being fitted into the notch
The positional deviation is restricted. Upper small of rail cover 50
The section connecting the step portion 57 and the lower small step portion 58 is the left side portion.
Be sure to fit the notch at the free end of the metal frame 43
Thus, the positional deviation in the vertical direction is regulated. further,
The engaging portions 62 a and 63 a of the covering portion 60 are formed by grooves of the reinforcing member 71.
64, the rail cover 50 comes off.
Fall is prevented. As a result, the rail cover 50 is attached.
The state can be stabilized. The rail cover 50 is provided on the glass door frame 4.
When the glass door frame 4 is opened, the rail cover
Since the bar 50 also follows, the front side of the guide rail is
It is opened without being disturbed by the bar 50,
Does not interfere with cleaning. The engagement projection 7 provided on the rail cover 50
7 is engaged with the inner rail 12 so that, for example,
Wire from the gap between the door frame 4 and the front frame 3
Even if you try to do the right thing, the game inside the guide rail
It is very difficult for wire etc. to enter the area.
The As a result, fraudulent activities performed using wire etc.
Can be prevented. The rail cover 50 is made of a transparent resin.
Is formed through the small window 81
The inside of the door frame 4 can be seen. For example, induction rail
At the lower corner of the game ball B, game board 5 or front frame 3 passing
You can see the attached license etc. It should be noted that the contents described in the above-described embodiment are limited.
However, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the above embodiment, the rail
The cover 50 is made of a transparent resin.
The Not limited to this, the rail cover may be made of other materials such as metal.
Or made of non-transparent resin
May be performed. Rail cover
In terms of quality, as in the above embodiment,
Most of the guide rail is seen from the window when viewed from the front
For gaming machines that are no longer recognized,
No problem. (B) In the above embodiment, the rail
The cover part 60 is formed integrally with the cover 50,
May be molded separately and assembled later
Yes. Also, only the covering portion may be made of a different material.
Yes. (C) The engaging projection 77 is not only a part,
Formed along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 50
Is also good. In this way, wires and the like can be affected over a wider range.
It is difficult to enter and fraudulent acts that use wires etc.
Can be more reliably prevented. (D) In the above embodiment, the glass door frame 4
Glass 45 and 46 are attached to the
Any material may be used as long as it has the same.
For example, a “resin plate” may be used instead of “glass”.
Yes. Even if a “resin plate” is adopted,
Thus, the present invention has an effect. (E) In the above embodiment, the inner and outer rails 1
2 and 13 are provided on the front frame 3. However,
As the configuration in which the rules 12 and 13 are provided on the game board 5,
Is also good. (F) In the above embodiment, compared to the prior art
The present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 having a relatively large game area.
are doing. Not limited to this, game areas and windows as in the past
The present invention can also be applied to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having the above. Ma
In addition, the present invention relates to another type of the above-described embodiment.
Pachinko machines, for example, pachinko machines without the variable display device 9 etc.
Machine, or a pachinko machine with other accessories,
Arranging pachinko machines, pachinko machines called sparrow balls, etc.
It can also be applied to gaming machines.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a front frame, a game board, and the like in a state where a glass door frame is opened. FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the glass door frame. FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the rail cover. FIG. 5 is a bottom view showing the rail cover. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIGS. 1 and 8 showing a state where a rail cover is attached. FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIGS. 1 and 8, showing a state where a rail cover is removed. FIG. 8 is a partial front view of the pachinko machine in a portion where a covering portion is provided. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 3 ... Front frame, 4 ... Glass door frame, 5 ... Game board, 12 ... Inner rail, 13 ... Outer rail, 41 ... Window, 42 ... Right side metal Frame, 43: Left metal frame as vertical glass support member, 44: Lower metal frame as horizontal glass support member, 43a: Upper folded portion, 43b: Lower folded portion, 44a: Left folded portion, 44b: Right turn Return part, 4
5, 46: glass, 50: rail cover as a cover member, 60: covering portion, 61 to 63: projecting wall, 62a, 63
a: engaging portion, 64: groove, 71: left side reinforcing member, 72:
Right side reinforcing member, 73: lower reinforcing member, 77: engaging projection, 90: gap portion.

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A gaming machine comprising a front frame, a game board mounted on the front frame, and a glass door frame mounted on the front frame on the front side of the game board so as to be openable and closable. In, a part of the guide rail that guides the launched game ball to the game area is formed so as to protrude outside the side edge of the glass attached to the glass door frame, between the guide rail and the glass A gaming machine, wherein a cover member that protects the glass by interposing it is provided at least in a section from a base end of the guide rail to a portion protruding from a side edge of the glass.