JP2003126363A - Put-out apparatus for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect abnormality of driving equipment such as a motor in a put-out apparatus for a game machine and to prevent its damage. SOLUTION: In the put-out apparatus 10 of coins for a slot machine, a number of revolution detection sensor 47 for detecting the number of the revolution of a DC motor 22 to be used for putting out of the coins is fitted to the rotary shaft of it. A state where the detected number of revolution is a value 0 or remarkably smaller than the normal number of revolution is detected to be abnormal and a switch 44 is turned off to disconnect power feeding to the DC motor 22 and to light and abnormality lamp 46. As the result of this, the abnormality of the DC motor 22 can be detected, its damage 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 of 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 rotates a payout mechanism for paying out the game medium. A gist of the present invention includes a driving unit driven by driving, a rotation detecting unit for detecting rotation of the driving unit, and an abnormality detecting unit for detecting an abnormality of the driving unit based on the detected rotation. In the payout device for a game machine according to the present invention,
A drive unit for driving a payout mechanism for paying out a game medium is provided, and an abnormality can be detected based on detection of rotation of the drive unit. The abnormalities include, for example, a state in which the driving means cannot be driven due to clogging of the game medium, a state in which the driving means cannot be driven due to disconnection of the power supply line, and the like. Means 2. 2. A payout device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said rotation detecting means includes a position detecting means for detecting that at least a part of a rotating shaft of said driving means is at a predetermined position, and said detected predetermined A payout device for a gaming machine, which is means for detecting rotation based on a position. In this case, the rotation of the driving means can be reliably detected. Means 3. 3. The payout device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said rotation detecting means is means for detecting a rotation speed of said driving means, and said abnormality detecting means is based on said detected rotation speed. A payout device for a gaming machine, which is a means for detecting an abnormality in a driving means. With this configuration, it is possible to detect an abnormality of the driving unit based on the rotation speed of the driving unit. Means 4. 4. A payout device for a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, further comprising an abnormality output means for outputting an abnormality when the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means. In this case, the output abnormality can be dealt with. Means 5. 5. A payout device for a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, further comprising a drive stop control means for stopping said drive means when said abnormality detection means detects an abnormality. In this case, it is possible to prevent the driving device and the dispensing device from being damaged. Means 6 The gaming machine of the present invention provides the above-described means 1
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 by rotational driving; rotation detecting means for detecting rotation of the driving means; and detecting abnormality of the driving means based on the detected rotation. The gist of the present invention is to provide a payout device for a gaming machine including an abnormality detecting means for detecting the abnormality. Since the gaming machine of the present invention includes the payout device for a gaming machine of the present invention described in any one of the above means 1 to 5, the effect of the payout device for a gaming machine of the present invention, for example, a motor For example, it is possible to obtain an effect that an abnormality can be detected based on the rotation of the driving device. Means 7 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, 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 8. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, 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 9 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, 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. Display means for displaying, operating means for starting (for example, operating lever)
The change of the identification element is started due to the operation of, and the change of the identification element is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the fixed identification at the time of the stop is performed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player as a necessary condition that the element is a specific identification element, wherein a game ball is used as a game medium and a predetermined value is set when the identification element starts to change. A gaming machine that requires a number of game balls and is configured to pay out many game balls when a special game state occurs. 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 7 to 9, as the gaming machine provided with the payout device for a gaming machine of the present invention, a slot machine, a pachinko 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 a configuration of a payout device 10 of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection in the payout device 10 of the embodiment. . As shown in the drawing, a payout device 10 according to an embodiment includes a coin storage tank 20 for storing coins to be paid out, and a disc-shaped coin-attachment outlet attached to the coin storage tank 20 for paying out coins one by one. Disk 21, a DC motor 22 for rotating this disk 21, and a disk 21
And a DC motor 22, a mounting plate 23, a mounting table 24 for mounting the mounting plate 23 and mounting the payout device 10 to a slot machine, a coin detection sensor 26 for detecting coins to be paid out, and power lines 41 and 42. A DC power supply 40 for supplying electric power to the DC motor 22 via the DC motor 22, a switch 44 provided on the power lines 41 and 42, a rotation speed detection sensor 47 for detecting the rotation speed of the rotating shaft of the DC motor 22, and a slot machine. And an electronic control unit 45 for controlling the payout of coins in the payout device 10. The rotation number detecting sensor 47 is continuously detected by using, for example, a disk having a plurality of slits rotating with the rotation axis of the DC motor 22 and a phototransistor detecting light passing through the slits of the disk. Detecting the number of rotations of the rotating shaft based on the time interval of the light, and detecting electromagnetically a projection provided at one position of the rotating shaft of the DC motor 22 and detecting the rotation frequency of the rotating shaft based on the frequency of detection. Various sensors such as those that detect the number of rotations can be used. The electronic control unit 45 is configured as a microprocessor with a CPU 50 at the center.
ROM 51 for storing a processing program in addition to the PU 50
, A RAM 52 for temporarily storing data, and an input / output port (not shown). The rotation number N of the rotation shaft of the DC motor 22 from the rotation number detection sensor 47 and a detection signal from the coin detection sensor 26 are input to the electronic control unit 45 through the input port. The electronic control unit 45 outputs a drive signal to the switch 44 and a lighting signal to the abnormal lamp 46 via an output port. As described above, since the electronic control unit 45 also functions as a control device of the slot machine, various detection signals and drive signals for controlling the slot machine are input and output. Since they do not form the core of the present invention, their illustration is omitted. When the electronic control unit 45 functions as a control device for paying out coins in the payout device 10, that is, when an instruction to pay out a predetermined number of coins is given by a prize-winning process (not shown), the switch 44 is turned on so that The motor 22 is driven to start paying out coins, and when the number of coins detected by the coin detection sensor 26 reaches a predetermined number, the switch 44 is turned off. End payout. Next, an operation of detecting an abnormality in the dispensing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the abnormality detection processing routine executed by the electronic control unit 45. This routine is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 8 msec) while the electronic control unit 45 turns on the switch 44 to pay out coins. When the abnormality detection processing routine is executed, C
First, the PU 50 inputs the rotation speed N of the rotating shaft of the DC motor 22 detected by the rotation speed detection sensor 47 (Step S100), and determines whether or not the rotation speed N is 0 (Step S102). . If the rotation speed N is not 0, it is determined that the DC motor 22 is rotating normally and the routine ends. When the number of revolutions N is 0,
It is determined that the DC motor 22 is not normally driven to rotate,
With the switch 44 turned off (step S104),
The abnormal lamp 46 is turned on (step S106), and this routine ends. According to the slot machine payout apparatus 10 of the embodiment described above, the rotation speed detection sensor 47 attached to the DC motor 22 detects the rotation speed N of the rotating shaft of the DC motor 22, and detects the detected rotation speed. An abnormality of the DC motor 22 can be detected based on the number N. The detected abnormality includes, for example, a case where the DC motor 22 cannot be driven because a plurality of coins bite into the disk 21 or a case where the DC motor 22 itself cannot be driven due to an abnormality. According to the payout apparatus 10 of the slot machine of the embodiment, the power supply to the DC motor 22 is cut off by controlling the drive signal of the switch 44 by the electronic control unit 45, so that the damage to the DC motor 22 can be prevented. . Moreover, when an abnormality is detected, the abnormality lamp 46
Since the lighting signal is output to turn on the lamp, it is possible to promptly inform that the DC motor 22 has some abnormality. The payout device 10 of the slot machine of the embodiment
Then, the rotation speed N detected by the rotation speed detection sensor 47 and the value 0
Is detected by comparing the rotation speed N with the threshold value N1 set as a rotation speed that is significantly lower than the normal rotation speed. The payout device 10 of the slot machine of the embodiment
In the above description, the abnormality is detected based on the rotation speed N of the DC motor 22 detected by the rotation speed detection sensor 47, but the position detection for detecting that a part of the rotation shaft of the DC motor 22 is at a predetermined position is performed. The presence or absence of rotation of the rotating shaft of the DC motor 22 may be detected by a sensor, and an abnormality may be detected based on the presence or absence of the rotation. Note that any sensor can be used as long as it can detect the position of the rotating shaft and the presence or absence of rotation. In the embodiment, the payout apparatus 10 incorporated in a slot machine has been described as an example of the embodiment of the present invention, 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 required 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 the embodiments, and various embodiments may be made without departing from the scope 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 an electrical connection in the dispensing device 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an abnormality detection processing routine executed by an electronic control unit 45; [Description of Signs] 10 payout device, 20 coin storage tank, 21 disk, 22 DC motor, 23 mounting plate, 24
Mounting stand, 26 coin detection sensor, 40 DC power supply,
41, 42 power line, 44 switch, 45 electronic control unit, 46 abnormal lamp, 47 rotation speed detection sensor, 50 CPU, 51 ROM, 52 RAM, N
The rotation speed of the rotation shaft of the DC motor 22, N1 a threshold value set lower than the normal rotation speed

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 rotated. A payout device for a gaming machine, comprising: a driving unit driven by driving; a rotation detecting unit that detects rotation of the driving unit; and an abnormality detecting unit that detects an abnormality of the driving unit based on the detected rotation. .