JP2003126362A - Put-out apparatus for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a put-out apparatus for a game machine for detecting abnormality of driving equipment such as a motor. SOLUTION: A resistor R1 is provided at a power feeding line 41 for supplying power to a DC motor 22 to detect current to be applied to the DC motor 22 based on potential on the downstream side of the resistor R1. When the rotation impossible state of the DC motor 22 is detected based on this detected current, power feeding to the DC motor 22 is disconnected by a relay 44 provided at the power feeding line 41 and a abnormality lamp 46 is lighted. As the result of this, the abnormality of the DC motor 22 is detected, its breakage is prevented and the occurrence of abnormality is reported speedily.

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a payout device for a gaming machine that pays out a game medium used for a game based on a predetermined payout instruction. . Heretofore, as a payout device for a game machine of this type, a payout device which is incorporated in a slot machine and pays out coins based on a predetermined payout instruction has been proposed. The payout device terminates the payout when the number of coins paid out detected by the detection sensor attached to the coin payout exit portion reaches a predetermined number. [0003] However, in such a payout device for a gaming machine, the payout is terminated when the number of coins to be paid out detected by the detection sensor reaches a predetermined number. If the payout was not completed even after the completion of the payout, it was not known whether there was a shortage of coins in the payout apparatus or a state in which some driving equipment such as a motor had an abnormality. In addition, if any abnormality has occurred, a driving device such as a motor may be damaged. An object of the present invention is to detect an abnormality in a driving device such as a motor. Another object of the present invention is to prevent damage to a driving device such as a motor of the payout device. Means for Solving the Problems and Actions and Effects The payout apparatus for a game machine according to the present invention employs the following means in order to achieve at least a part of the above object. Means 1. A payout device for a gaming machine according to the present invention is a payout device for a gaming machine that pays out a game medium used for a game based on a predetermined payout instruction, and drives a payout mechanism for paying out the game medium. Driving means for
Power supply means for supplying power to the drive means, current detection means for detecting a current applied to the drive means, abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormality of the drive means based on the detected current, The gist is to provide In the payout device for a game machine according to the present invention,
By detecting a current applied to a driving device such as a motor that drives a payout mechanism for paying out game media, an abnormality of the driving device such as a motor can be detected based on the current. The abnormalities include, for example, an inoperable state of a driving device such as a motor due to a clogging of a game medium, and an inoperable state due to disconnection of a power supply line. Means 2. 2. The payout device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the current detecting means includes a resistor inserted into the power line, and detects the current based on a voltage between terminals of the resistor. Dispensing device. If the current flowing through the resistor inserted into the power line is large, the voltage between the terminals of the resistor also increases, that is, V = IR, so that the voltage between the terminals of the resistor inserted into the power line is based on the relationship. A current applied to a driving device such as a motor can be detected. In this case, the current can be detected with a simple configuration. Means 3. 2. The payout device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the current detecting means includes a resistor inserted in a power supply side line of the power line, and detects a current based on a potential on a downstream side of the resistor. A payout device for a gaming machine, which is a means for doing so. When the current flowing downstream of the resistor is large, the potential downstream of the resistor is low, and when the current flowing downstream of the resistor is small, the potential downstream of the resistor is high. Current applied to a driving device such as a motor can be detected based on the potential on the downstream side of the resistor inserted in the line on the side. In this case, the current can be detected with a simple configuration. Means 4. 2. The payout device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the current detecting means includes a resistor inserted in a ground line of the power line, and detects a current based on a potential on an upstream side of the resistor. A payout device for a gaming machine, which is a means for doing so. If the current flowing upstream of this resistor is large, the potential on the upstream side of the resistor will be high, and if the current flowing on the upstream side of this resistor is small, the potential on the upstream side of the resistor will be low. Current applied to a driving device such as a motor can be detected based on the potential on the upstream side of the resistor inserted in the line on the side. In this case, the current can be detected with a simple configuration. Means 5. A payout device for a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4, wherein the payout device for a gaming machine includes an abnormality output unit that outputs an abnormality when the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit. In this case, the output abnormality can be dealt with. Means 6 A payout device for a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, further comprising a drive stop control means for stopping the drive means when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means. In this case, it is possible to prevent the driving device such as the motor and the dispensing device from being damaged. Means 7. The gaming machine of the present invention provides the above-described means 1
Or a payout device for a gaming machine that pays out a game medium used for a game based on a predetermined payout instruction. Driving means for driving a payout mechanism for paying out the game medium; power supply means for supplying power to the driving means; current detecting means for detecting a current applied to the driving means; The gist of the present invention is to provide a payout device for a gaming machine including an abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality of the driving unit based on the detected current. Since the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with the payout device for a gaming machine according to any one of the above-described means 1 to 6, the effect of the payout device for a gaming machine of the present invention, for example, a motor, etc. For example, an effect that an abnormality can be detected based on the current applied to the driving device can be obtained. Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. The basic configuration of such a slot machine as a gaming machine of the present invention is as follows: "variable display of an identification element sequence including a plurality of identification elements for identifying the game state according to the game state is performed, and then the identification element is fixedly displayed. A display means, wherein the change of the identification element is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or by elapse of a predetermined time. A gaming machine having special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification element is stopped and the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is the specific identification element. be able to. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. In such a slot machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous for a player who can obtain at least a large number of game media, for example, coins and medals, and a state that is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media. A normal game state may also exist. Means 9 The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. As a basic configuration of the pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and according to the operation of the handle, a game ball is fired to a predetermined game area, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the variable display of the identification element on the display means is started, and during the special game state, the winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to open the game ball. As a possible prize, a valuable value (including not only a prize ball but also writing on a magnetic card) corresponding to the number of prizes is given. Note that such a pachinko machine has a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least several other game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. States may exist. Here, the “game medium” corresponds to a game ball. Means 10. The gaming machine according to means 7, wherein
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. The basic configuration of a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine is as follows: "The identification element sequence consisting of a plurality of identification elements for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably displayed and then the identification element is determined. A display means for displaying is provided, and the change of the identification element is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or a predetermined time has elapsed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element. A game ball is used as a medium, and a certain number of game balls are required at the start of changing the identification element, and many game balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. Which can be given gaming machine "consisting configured. Such gaming machines include a special game state (big hit state) which is advantageous for a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes the game balls. There may be different types of gaming states. Here, the “game medium” corresponds to a game ball when a game ball is used, and a coin and a medal when a coin and a medal are used. As described in the means 8 to 10, as the gaming machine provided with the payout device for a gaming machine of the present invention, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, and the like are used. Although it can be mentioned, it can also be applied to various game machines. Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a payout device 10 for a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. The payout apparatus 10 for a gaming machine is incorporated as a coin payout apparatus of a slot machine, and as shown in FIG. 1, an auxiliary tank 20 for storing coins and a disk 21 for performing coin payout while rotating one by one.
A DC motor 22 for rotating and driving the disk 21, a base plate 23 to which the DC motor 22 is mounted, a mounting table 24 for mounting the base plate 23 at a predetermined angle and fixing the dispensing device itself to the slot machine. When the controller 45 (see FIG. 2) of the slot machine instructs to pay out a predetermined number of coins,
The DC motor 22 is driven to start paying out the coins, and the DC motor 22 is stopped when a predetermined number of coins are detected by the coin detection sensor 26 attached to the coin payout exit. FIG. 2 shows a payout device 10 for a gaming machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of power supply to a DC motor 22 of FIG. The DC motor 22 includes a DC power supply 40.
From the power supply side via a line 41 on the power supply side and a line 42 on the ground side. A resistor R1 and a relay 44 are fitted into the line 41 on the power supply side.
Is connected via a line 43 to the other input terminal of the comparator A whose one input terminal receives the reference voltage Vcc. The output terminal of the comparator A is connected to the control device 45 of the slot machine. From this output terminal, when the potential V1 on the downstream side of the resistor R1 is higher than the reference voltage Vcc, a HIGH level signal is output. Is inverted, a LOW level signal is output. The output terminal of the controller 45 of the slot machine is connected to the abnormal lamp 46 and the actuator 44b of the relay 44 via a signal line, and when the output signal from the comparator A is inverted from HIGH level to LOW level, the actuator 44 is turned off.
b, and outputs a lighting signal to the abnormal lamp 46. The relay 44 is configured as a normally closed relay, and cuts off the supply of power to the DC motor 22 when a cutoff signal is input from the control device 45 of the slot machine. Next, the operation of the payout apparatus 10 for a gaming machine constructed as described above, particularly, the operation when an abnormality occurs in the DC motor 22 will be described. In a state where the payout of a predetermined number of coins is instructed by the controller 45 of the slot machine and the DC motor 22 is driven, the contact 44a of the relay 44 is closed and power is supplied to the DC motor 22. When the coin is paid out normally, the DC motor 22 is driven at a predetermined rotation speed, so that a predetermined current flows through the power supply line 41 and the downstream side of the resistor R1 inserted into the power supply line 41. The potential becomes a predetermined potential. In the embodiment, since the reference voltage Vcc is lower than the predetermined potential, the output of the HIGH level signal from the comparator A is maintained, and the power supply to the DC motor 22 is maintained. Next, consider a case in which a coin is stuck in the disk 21 and the DC motor 22 cannot rotate. DC motor 2
When the rotation of the DC motor 2 stops, the influence of the inductance L in the DC motor 22 decreases, so that the impedance in the DC motor 22 decreases and the current flowing through the DC motor 22 increases. Therefore, the potential on the downstream side of the resistor R1 drops and becomes lower than the reference voltage Vcc. Resistance R1
When the potential V1 on the downstream side becomes lower than the reference voltage Vcc, the HIGH level signal output from the comparator A is inverted to the LOW level. The controller 45 of the slot machine which has received this signal outputs a cutoff signal to the actuator 44b and outputs an abnormal lamp 46.
Is supplied to the DC motor 22 by the relay 44 and the abnormal lamp 4
6 is lit. FIG. 3 shows a potential V1 on the downstream side of the resistor R1 when an abnormality has occurred, an output signal of the comparator A, an output signal of the controller 45 of the slot machine, and a relay 44.
6 is a time chart showing states of the abnormal lamp 46 based on a time series. Disk 21 at time t1
When the coin is clogged, the current flowing through the DC motor 22 increases, so that the potential V1 on the downstream side of the resistor R1 decreases. When the potential V1 on the downstream side of the resistor R1 falls below the reference voltage Vcc,
The output signal from the comparator A changes from the HIGH level to the L level.
Invert to OW level. The controller 45 of the slot machine that has received the LOW level signal outputs a LOW level cutoff signal and a lighting signal to the actuator 44b and the abnormal lamp 46. As a result, the relay 44 cuts off the power supply to the DC motor 22, and the abnormal lamp 46 is turned on. Note that the potential V1 on the downstream side of the resistor R1 recovers as the relay 44 cuts off the power supply, and exceeds the reference voltage Vcc at time t2, so that the comparator A outputs a HIGH level signal. Since the control device 45 of the slot machine of the embodiment is configured to hold the cutoff signal and the lighting signal, the cutoff of the power supply by the relay 44 and the lighting of the abnormal lamp 46 are maintained. According to the gaming machine payout apparatus 10 of the embodiment described above, the power supply side line 4 in the power line is used.
The current applied to the DC motor 22 is detected based on the potential on the downstream side of the resistor R1 inserted into the resistor R1, and abnormality of the DC motor 22 can be detected based on the detected current. In addition, when a cutoff signal is input to the relay 44, power supply to the DC motor 22 is cut off, and damage to the DC motor 22 can be prevented. Further, when an abnormality is detected, a lighting signal is output to the abnormal lamp 46 to turn on the lamp, so that it is possible to promptly notify that some abnormality has occurred in the DC motor 22. In the payout device 10 for a gaming machine of the embodiment,
Although the potential on the downstream side of the resistor R1 inserted into the line 41 on the power supply side in the power line is input to the comparator A and compared with a reference voltage to detect an abnormality, as shown in FIG. The potential on the upstream side of the resistor R1 inserted in the line 42 on the ground side may be input to the comparator A and compared with the reference voltage Vcc to detect an abnormality. If the current flowing on the upstream side of the resistor R1 is large, the potential on the upstream side of the resistor becomes higher,
When the current flowing on the upstream side of the resistor R1 is small, the potential on the upstream side of the resistor R1 becomes low.
The abnormality can be detected based on the potential on the upstream side of the resistor R1 inserted into the second resistor R2. Therefore, in this modification, the same effect as that of the payout device 10 for a gaming machine of the embodiment can be obtained. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a voltage between terminals of a resistor R1 inserted into a power line is inputted to a current detecting device 47, and the inputted voltage value is compared with a reference voltage to detect an abnormality. It may be. If the current flowing through the resistor R1 inserted into the power line is large, the voltage between the terminals of the resistor R1 is also large, that is, V = IR. An abnormality can be detected based on the voltage. Therefore, in this modification, the same effect as that of the payout device 10 for a gaming machine of the embodiment can be obtained. The same effect can be obtained by detecting the abnormality based on the voltage between the terminals of the resistor R1 irrespective of whether the resistor R1 is inserted into the line 41 on the power supply side or the line 42 on the ground side. Further, the payout apparatus 1 for a gaming machine according to the embodiment.
At 0, the potential on the downstream side of the resistor R1 inserted into the power supply side line 41 of the power line is input to the comparator A and compared with the reference voltage Vcc to detect an abnormality. The detection of the current based on the current and the detection of the abnormality of the DC motor 22 based on the current may be performed by software. In the embodiment, as an embodiment of the present invention, the payout apparatus 10 incorporated in a slot machine has been described as an example, but the gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the slot machine. Of course, the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that pay out gaming media in accordance with predetermined conditions, such as a pachinko machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined. The basic configuration of this slot machine is as follows: `` display means for variably displaying an identification element string composed of a plurality of identification elements for identifying the game state in accordance with the game state, and then confirming and displaying the identification element, The change of the identification element is started by the operation of the operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the change of the identification element is stopped by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element. "
Can be mentioned. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. In such a slot machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous for a player who can obtain at least a large number of game media, for example, coins and medals, and a state that is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game media. A normal game state may also exist. Further, as a basic configuration of the pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and in response to the operation of the handle, a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, the changing display of the identification element on the display means is started, and during the special game state, the winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined manner to play the game ball. Can be awarded, and a value (including writing on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) according to the winning number is given. In addition,
Such a pachinko machine has a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least several other game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. May be present. Here, the “game medium” corresponds to a game ball. The basic configuration of a gaming machine that is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine is described as follows: an identification element string comprising a plurality of identification elements for identifying a gaming state according to a gaming state is variably displayed; Display means for confirming the display, the change of the identification element is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the change is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or for a predetermined time. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the fixed identification element at the time of the stop is a specific identification element when the change of the identification element is stopped, A game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification element, and many game balls are generated at the time of occurrence of a special game state. It can be mentioned gaming machine "in which a is configured to be Desa are. These gaming machines include:
There are two types of game states: a special game state (big hit state), which is advantageous for a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state, which is disadvantageous for a player who consumes game balls. It can be present. Here, the "game medium" corresponds to a game ball when using a game ball, and a coin and a medal when using a coin and a medal. The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various embodiments may be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be carried out.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a configuration of a payout device 10 of a slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating electrical connection of power supply to a DC motor 22 of the payout device 10 of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a situation when an abnormality occurs in the payout device 10 of the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating electrical connection of power supply to a DC motor 22 of the payout device 10 of the slot machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating electrical connection of power supply to the DC motor 22 of the payout device 10 of the slot machine. [Description of Signs] 10 payout device, 20 auxiliary tank, 21 disk, 22 DC motor, 23 base plate, 24 mounting base, 26 detection sensor, 40 DC power supply, 41 power supply side line, 42 ground side line, 43 line ,
44 relay, 44a contact, 44b actuator, 45 slot machine control device, 46 abnormal lamp, 47 current detection device, R1 resistor, V1 resistor R1
, A comparator, Vcc reference voltage

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A payout device for a gaming machine that pays out a game medium used for a game based on a predetermined payout instruction, wherein a payout mechanism for paying out the game medium is driven. A driving unit that supplies power to the driving unit; a current detection unit that detects a current applied to the driving unit; and detecting an abnormality of the driving unit based on the detected current. A payout device for a gaming machine, comprising: an abnormality detection unit.