JP2003325914A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine appropriately providing information related to the locking or unlocking state of a lock device and effectively utilizing it for various types of controls. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a front frame and a glass frame as opening/closing members, and the lock device for locking or unlocking the opening/closing members. The lock device is provided with a cylinder lock 50 locked unlocked by a dedicated key, a cam 52 operating associated with the cylinder lock 50, a locking/unlocking mechanism (operation member 30 and the like) changed over between the locking and the unlocking of the locking/unlocking device according to the movement of the cam 52, and first and second photosensors 56 and 57 as detecting means detecting the movement or the relative disposition state of the cam 52 and outputting a signal related to the detection information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an opening / closing member and an opening / closing member.
A gaming machine having a locking device for locking an opening / closing member.
I do. 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal
Need to be inspected on a daily basis.
A front frame (also called a front door) or a glass frame as a closing member
It can be opened and closed. And without anyone other than the clerk
To prevent the front frame and glass frame from being opened,
The machine is equipped with a locking device. [0003] By the way, the gaming machine itself
Is a warning display or warning sound, for example, in response to various abnormal situations.
It is designed to be able to perform self-control, such as emitting light.
In addition, a hall that supervises the facilities of the amusement arcade (including gaming machines)
Computers also monitor the operating status of each gaming machine and playground
To control other equipment (eg, surveillance cameras)
Have been If the control device of a gaming machine or hall
The locked or unlocked state of the gaming machine.
If we can provide the necessary information as needed,
More control when controlling game machines and game arcade facilities
The range and possibilities (or choices) of items that can be enhanced or controlled
Limbs) will be able to be further expanded. The present invention
Was made in view of such circumstances. An object of the present invention is to lock or unlock a locking device.
Providing information on the status of the system as appropriate to help with various controls
It is to provide a gaming machine which can be used. [0005] The present invention is described in each of the claims.
In addition to the invention of the above, more preferred embodiments of the present invention and additional structures
Requirements are listed, and if necessary,
Add simple annotations. Claim 1 corresponds to the following means 1.
I do. Means 1 (Claim 1). Opening and closing members and their opening
In a gaming machine provided with a locking device for locking a closing member,
Detects the state of locking or unlocking of the locking device, and
Detection means for outputting a signal related to information
A gaming machine. [0007] According to the means 1, the detection provided in the gaming machine
The means detects the locking or unlocking state of the locking device and
Outputs a signal related to the detection information. Therefore, the detection means
The output signal is transmitted to the control of the gaming machine or the hall computer.
It can be used for control by other devices, and
In fact, it is possible to expand the range of control. Means 2. Locking the opening / closing member and the opening / closing member
A game machine provided with a locking device, wherein the locking device
Is linked to a lock that is unlocked with a dedicated key
The movable piece and the locking device in accordance with the movement of the movable piece.
A locking / unlocking mechanism capable of switching a locking or unlocking state;
Detects the movement of the moving piece or the relative arrangement status and uses the information as the detection information.
Detection means for outputting a signal related to the
Gaming machine According to the means 2, the inspection provided in the locking device is provided.
The informing means switches the locking or unlocking state of the locking device.
Movement of a movable piece to activate a possible locking and unlocking mechanism or
Detects the relative arrangement status and outputs a signal related to the detected information.
Power. In other words, based on the movement of the movable piece or the relative
To detect the locking or unlocking state of the locking device
A signal is output as the state information of. Therefore, the detection means
The output signal is transmitted to the control of the gaming machine or the hall computer.
It can be used for control by other devices, and
In fact, it is possible to expand the range of control. Note that
The movement of the movable piece that links the locking or unlocking state of the locking device to the lock
Detection based on the
Detection information by means directly unlocks the lock with a dedicated key
This is reflected, and there is no fear of false detection,
High reliability. In other words, the part that does not move unless the dedicated key is operated
The detection means directly detects the movement of the movable
Monitoring reliability is high due to close monitoring. In addition, this configuration
If the detection information is detected by the detection means, the opening and closing of the open / close member is dedicated
Used to determine whether or not the lock is formal unlocking operation
To detect and prevent unauthorized unlocking.
Can be Means 3. The lock has a dedicated key on the front side.
The movable piece is located on the back side of the lock.
The game according to the means 2, characterized in that the game is provided in
Machine. According to the means 3, the movable piece is arranged on the back side of the lock.
Is installed directly on the movable piece from the front side of the lock.
Operation (for example, insert a wire through the gap to move the movable
The operation of the lock itself)
It is extremely difficult to operate the movable piece as a magic. this
Therefore, security is enhanced. Means 4. The detecting means is located on the back side of the lock.
, Characterized by being integrated with the lock
A gaming machine according to claim 3. According to the means 4, the detecting means is integrated with the lock.
When assembling the locking device,
The positional relationship with the knowledge means can be accurately determined,
Errors and the like hardly occur. For this reason, the movable piece
The detection accuracy and reliability of the movement or the relative arrangement state are improved. In the means 2, 3 and 4, the "front"
Preferably, the lock is a cylinder lock. " Also movable
As the piece, a “cam” as described later can be exemplified. Means 5 The gaming machine includes the opening and closing member.
First and second opening / closing members, and the movable piece
Selectively operates with the locking / unlocking mechanism according to the movement.
A locking / unlocking mechanism having a first arm portion and a second arm portion that can be connected;
Moves the first opening / closing member when the movable piece is operatively connected to the first arm.
A first opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism for unlocking the movable member;
The second opening / closing member can be unlocked when operatively connected to the second arm.
And a locking and unlocking mechanism for a second opening / closing member.
The detecting means is configured to detect the movement or relative arrangement of the first arm of the movable piece.
Sensor for detecting the situation and movement of the second arm of the movable piece
Or a second sensor for detecting the relative arrangement status.
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4, characterized in that: According to the means (5), the unlocking operation of the lock using the dedicated key is performed.
The movable piece operates according to the operation, and the first arm or the second arm of the movable piece
Arm opening / closing machine for first opening / closing member whose arm constitutes a locking / unlocking mechanism
Selectively operatively connected to the locking / unlocking mechanism for the structure or the second opening / closing member
You. The first arm of the movable piece is used as a locking / unlocking mechanism for the first opening / closing member.
At the time of dynamic connection, when the first opening / closing member becomes unlockable
In both cases, one of the two sensors constituting the detection means
Moving the movable piece until the first opening / closing member can be unlocked.
Is detected. Similarly, the second arm of the movable piece is in the second open position.
When operatively connected to the locking / unlocking mechanism for the closing member, the second opening / closing
The members can be unlocked, and the two
The second opening / closing member can be unlocked by any of the sensors
It is detected that the movable piece has moved to the state. Therefore,
The first opening / closing member or the second opening / closing member is in a locked state or an unlocked state.
Detecting means for detecting a signal related to the information of whether the state is misaligned
Can be output from Means 6. The first sensor is a first movable member.
When the two arms are operatively connected to the second opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism,
And is not connected to the first opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism.
It is provided at a position where the first arm of the moving piece can be detected.
The second sensor is for the first arm of the movable piece and the first opening / closing member.
At the time of operative connection with the locking / unlocking mechanism, the second opening / closing member is locked.
Detects the second arm of the movable piece that is not connected to the unlocking mechanism
Means 5 provided at an effective position.
Gaming machine. According to the means (6), the first sensor is connected to the first
By detecting the one arm, the detecting means can be used as the second opening / closing unit.
While the material unlocking mechanism is in the unlockable state,
Check that the locking / unlocking mechanism for the closing member is locked.
And outputs a detection information signal to that effect. On the other hand,
2 sensor detects the second arm of the movable piece,
The informing means is in a state where the first opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism can be unlocked.
While the second opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism is in the locked state.
Can be grasped, and a detection information signal to that effect
Is output. Means 7. Each of the first and second sensors
Is used when both the first and second opening / closing members are locked.
Is provided at a position that does not detect any arm of the movable piece.
7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein According to the means 7, the first sensor is a movable piece.
The arm of the displacement is not detected, and the second sensor
If neither arm is detected, the first and second open
Detecting that both closing members are locked
Becomes possible. Means 8. The first and the second constituting the detecting means
The second sensor is integrated with the mounting portion of the lock.
The gaming machine according to claim 5, 6, or 7, wherein According to the means 8, the first and second sensors are locked.
Assemble the locking device because it is integrated into the mounting part of
The positional relationship between the movable piece and both sensors
And assembly errors are unlikely to occur. Because of this,
The accuracy of detecting the movement of the movable piece or the relative
Reliability is improved. Means 9 Smell of a gaming machine according to means 1 to 8
The first and the first and second constituting the detecting means or the detecting means
The second sensor is a photo sensor. In this configuration
According to the description, the sensor constituting the detecting means is a photo sensor.
Moveable without contact with the movable piece (or its arm)
The movement of the piece and the relative arrangement state can be detected. Toes
There is no mechanical contact between the movable piece and the photo sensor.
The movable piece and the photo sensor are hard to break, and the locking device is durable.
Performance and reliability are improved. Means 10. The gaming machine described in the means 1 to 9
The output signal from the detection means or sensor.
Use to control a technical machine. In addition, the gaming machine
As a specific application example for controlling, a gaming machine
State that the occurrence of such an error is reported by a lamp, sound, etc.
(Error occurrence state), from detection means or sensor
Use the output signal of the
That is. Means 11. The gaming machine described in the means 1 to 10
Output signals from the detection means or the sensor
To control the facilities of the amusement arcade where the gaming machines are installed
To use. In addition, as the equipment of the amusement arcade, each gaming machine
A surveillance camera system or the like for monitoring the situation can be exemplified.
Output destination of output signal from detection means or sensor of gaming machine
(Or the receiving party), the gaming machine is installed
Hall computer that controls a game hall
You. Also, a specific example of use to control the facilities of a game arcade
Out of the detection means or sensor of a specific gaming machine
When a hall computer receives a force signal,
Strengthen camera surveillance for gaming machines that send signals
That is. Means 12. The gaming machine described in the means 7 to 11
In the above, output signals from the first and second sensors are
Used for failure diagnosis or unauthorized unlocking of locking devices
That. According to this gaming machine, the first sensor is
Actuation link between the second arm of the moving piece and the locking / unlocking mechanism for the second opening / closing member
At the time of connection, it is not connected to the first opening / closing member locking / unlocking mechanism.
The movable arm is provided at a position where the first arm of the movable piece can be detected.
The second sensor is for the first arm of the movable piece and the first opening / closing member.
Release of the second opening / closing member during operative connection with the locking / unlocking mechanism
Detects the second arm of the movable piece that is not connected to the lock mechanism
Each of the first and second sensors.
Is used when both the first and second opening / closing members are locked.
Is provided at a position that does not detect any arm of the movable piece.
ing. That is, the first sensor detects the first arm of the movable piece.
At the same time, the second sensor detects the second arm of the movable piece
In principle, it is impossible to do
In the event of an abnormal situation, the equipment may fail
Suggests that the locking device has been unlocked
Will do. That is, the first and second sensors are movable pieces.
Simultaneously output signals indicating that the first and second arms have been detected.
Device failure diagnosis and unauthorized unlocking based on
Discovery can be done indirectly. Means 13. Any of means 1 to 12
, Wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Inside
However, the basic configuration of pachinko machines is equipped with operation handles.
The game ball in accordance with the handle operation.
The game ball is fired in the game area, and the game ball is
Displayed as a requirement that a prize be placed in the arranged working port
The display of symbols on the device starts to change,
While the game state is occurring, it is placed at a predetermined position in the game area
The winning prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner and it is possible to win game balls.
Then, the value according to the winning number (if only a prize ball,
Not including writing on magnetic cards)
And the like. At least a large number of pachinko machines
A special state that is advantageous to players who can acquire individual game balls
To the game state (big hit state) and the player who consumes the game ball
There are two types of gaming states, a disadvantageous state and a normal gaming state.
Exist. Means 14. Any of means 1 to 12
, Wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. During ~
However, the basic configuration of the slot machine is
Or multiple symbols to identify the game state according to
The table which confirms and displays the symbol after changing the symbol column
Indicating device for starting operation means (for example, an operating lever).
The fluctuation of the symbol is started due to the operation, and the operation means for stopping
(For example, due to operation of stop button)
The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the passage of time, and the stop
As a necessary condition that the fixed symbol at the time of stopping is a specific symbol
A special game state that generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player
And a game machine having a generating means. In this case, the game medium
Representative examples of the body include coins and medals. Up
The gaming machine can acquire at least many game media.
Special game state (big hit condition) that is advantageous to the player
State) and disadvantageous to the player consuming the game medium.
There are two types of game states, a normal game state. Means 15. Any of means 1 to 12
, The gaming machine is a pachinko machine and a slot machine
A gaming machine that fuses Among them, the fusion
The basic configuration of a gaming machine is as follows.
Diagram consisting of multiple pieces of identification information for identifying a gaming state
Display device that confirms and displays the pattern after displaying the pattern row
To start the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever).
Therefore, the fluctuation of the symbol is started, and the operation means for stopping (for example,
Stop button) operation or a predetermined time has elapsed
Stops the fluctuation of the symbol,
To the player as a necessary condition that the fixed pattern is a specific pattern
Special game state generating means for generating an advantageous special game state
With, using a game ball as a game medium,
A certain number of game balls are required to start the change of the identification information.
In short, when a special game state occurs, many game balls
A gaming machine configured to be paid out. " the above
The gaming machine must have at least a large number of gaming balls.
Special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the technician
And the normal play which is disadvantageous to the player consuming the game ball.
There are two types of game states: skill states. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described as a game machine.
One embodiment embodied in a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10
Outer frame 11, front frame 12 (also called inner frame), and glass plate
With a glass frame 13 in which is fitted and a game board 14
I have. The game board 14 is assembled inside the front frame 12 (back side).
The front frame 12 and the game board 14 are integrated.
It constitutes the front door. The front frame 12 is on the left side of the outer frame 11
The pair of upper and lower hinge portions 15, 15 provided
It is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 and has a front door (1
2, 14) can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11.
Further, the glass frame 13 is mounted on a pair of upper and lower shaft support portions 16, 16.
The front frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable. This
In the pachinko machine 10, the front frame 12 serves as the first opening / closing member.
The glass frame 13 corresponds to a second opening / closing member. It should be noted that the front frame 12 and the game board 14
The front of the constructed pachinko machine occupies almost the upper half
The game board area divided by the glass frame 13 and approximately the lower half are occupied.
And an operation area designed on the front frame 12.
It is. In the game board area, a display device, various winning pits,
Windmills, lamps, speakers and other games to enhance playability
Are provided (all are not shown). other
On the other hand, in the operation area, there is a firing operation handle 1 for firing.
7. The upper tray 18 as the ball supply tray and the surplus ball tray
The bottom tray 19 and other instruments and devices are provided.
You. On one side of the back surface of the front frame 12, a vertically long locking
An apparatus 20 is provided. This locking device 20 has a front
Locks front frame 12 to outer frame 11 when frame 12 is closed
Lock mechanism for the front frame to prevent opening
And the glass frame 13 is closed.
Locks the glass frame 13 to the front frame 12 to make it impossible to open.
Mechanism for locking and unlocking the glass frame (for locking and unlocking the second opening / closing member)
Mechanism) and a locking device for both front and glass frames
is there. A front frame 12 is provided inside the right side of the outer frame 11.
A pair of upper and lower receiving brackets 11 are used as locked portions related to the lock.
a and 11b are fixed. Each bracket is for example high rigidity
It is formed by bending a conductive metal plate. Similarly, front frame 1
2 and / or to lock the glass frame 13
An engaged part or an engaged mechanism (not shown) is provided.
ing. FIG. 3 shows the locking device 20 in a sideways position.
4 and 5 show the main part of the locking device 20 in an enlarged manner.
You. The locking device 20 can be moved up and down when attached to a pachinko machine.
(A left-right direction in FIGS. 3 to 5).
I have. The frame body 21 is formed by bending a long metal plate at a substantially right angle.
It is a sheet metal processed into an angle shape (L-shaped cross section).
A first mounting plate 22 and a second mounting plate
23. For the first mounting plate 22 of this frame,
In addition to mounting the cylinder lock 50, the second mounting plate 23
The actuating member 30 and a pair of upper and lower hook members 41A, 41B
The locking device 20 is configured by attaching the like. The operating member 30 extends along the longitudinal direction of the frame 21.
Is a long plate-like member extending along
It is provided so that it can slide along. Of the operating member 30
The slide along the second mounting plate 23 is performed by a dedicated key K.
This is based on the unlocking operation of the cylinder lock 50,
Details will be described later. In the vicinity of both ends of the operating member 30, the upper side
The upper side (right side in FIG. 3) that can be engaged with the receiving bracket 11a
Engageable with the hook member 41A and the lower receiving bracket 11b
The lower (left side in FIG. 3) hook member 41B is the
2 It is provided slidably along the mounting plate 23.
You. A more detailed description will be given focusing on the upper hook member 41A.
As shown in FIG. 5, on one side surface of the upper hook member 41A,
A guide pin 42 is protruded, and the guide pin 42 is
It is engaged in a guide groove 24 formed in the mounting plate 23.
You. The width (height) of the guide groove 24 is the shaft of the guide pin 42.
, But the head of the guide pin 42 is
Also has a large diameter, and its large diameter head is the second mounting plate 23.
And slides in contact with one side surface. For this reason,
The upper hook member 41A is in a state parallel to the second mounting plate 23.
Can be slid within the guide groove 24 while maintaining
It has become. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
A hook 43 protruding from one side surface of the frame 1A;
A coil is provided between the hook portion 25 protruding from the mounting plate 22.
A spring 44 is provided. This coil spring 44
The upper hook member 41A and the guide pin 42 are connected to the upper end of the frame 21.
, But the guide pin 42 is
4 by touching the upper end (right end in FIG. 5)
Since the further upward movement of the member 41A is restricted, the upper hook
Locking position where the member 41A engages with the upper receiving fitting 11a.
(Solid line position in FIG. 4). The second mounting plate 23 and the upper hook member 41
A, the upper end portion of the operating member 30 is arranged to enter.
I have. A guide pin 42 is provided at the upper end of the operating member 30.
Escape groove 31 for accommodating the shaft portion of
(When upper hook member 41A is in the locked position)
The dopin 42 is located at the upper end (right end in FIG. 5) of the escape groove 31.
To position. This relief groove 31 allows the operating member 30 to stand by in FIG.
When moving up by a predetermined amount from the machine position (moving to the right in FIG. 5)
(See FIG. 6 (A)).
While the upward movement of the moving member 30 is not obstructed,
The moving member 30 is moved down by a predetermined amount from the standby position in FIG. 5 (in FIG. 5,
(To the left) (see FIG. 6B).
On the basis of the engagement relationship between the pin 42 and the upper end of the escape groove 31.
Upper hook together with the operating member 30 against the elasticity of the il spring 44
A mechanical structure for lowering the member 41A is provided. under
The structure of the hook member 41B on the side is also substantially the same as that of the upper hook member 41A.
It has a similar structure. That is, the upper and lower hook members 41A, 41
B indicates that when the operating member 30 moves upward, the operating member 30
Unconditionally permits the upward movement of the operating member 30 without any influence from
However, if the operating member 30 moves down,
Move down with 30 to unlock from the locked position (see FIG. 5).
(See Fig. 6 (B))
Engagement with the receiving brackets 11a and 11b
And the actuating member 30
Build between. As shown in FIG. 3, a substantially central portion of
And the lower end and the approximate center and lower end of the operating member 30
Is a pair of glass that locks or unlocks the glass frame 13.
The frame engagement mechanisms 33 are provided. Each glass
The frame engagement mechanism 33 protrudes from one side surface of the operation member 30.
Guide groove (and relief groove) for engaging the guide pin
The formed sliding body 33a and the sliding body 33a are directed downward.
And a coil spring 33b for urging in the direction.
ing. The sliding body 33a as an engagement portion for a glass frame is
Glass frame provided on face frame 12 and / or glass frame 13
13 for locking or unlocking (description is omitted because it is well known)
) And a part for mechanically interlocking the operating member 30
Material of the sliding body 33a associated with the vertical movement of the operating member 30.
The state of locking or unlocking of the glass frame 13 according to the position change
Switches. The glass frame engaging mechanism 33 is operated
A selective biasing mechanism for selectively biasing the moving member 30;
Work as well. That is, each glass frame engagement mechanism
The (selective biasing mechanism) 33 is provided when the operating member 30 moves down.
In this case, the operating member 30 has no effect on the operating member 30.
30 is allowed to move down unconditionally, but the operating member 30 moves up.
The operation member 30 returns to the original position (standby position).
When the urging action in the returning direction (left direction in FIG. 3) is applied,
Work. The cylinder lock 50 is operated by the exclusive key K.
In this state, the operating member 30 is shown in FIGS.
Is held in the standby position, corresponding to the upper hook member 41A.
Coil spring 44 and a coil corresponding to the lower hook member 41B.
The spring mechanism and the pair of glass frame engagement mechanisms (selective biasing)
Mechanism) Total of coil springs 33b provided in 33, 33
Actuator based on the balance of the urging force of the four coil springs
That the standby position of the material 30 is uniquely determined
It is. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
At the end position, the first mounting plate 22 of the frame is
A lock 50 is provided. In particular, as shown in FIG.
The first mounting plate 22 has a pair of mounting supports for a cylinder lock.
The parts 26 are protruded at predetermined intervals. Ma
In addition, it is attached to the back side of cylinder lock 50 (the side opposite to the keyhole).
The flange 51 (the mounting part of the cylinder lock) is integrated.
You. The mounting flange 51 is attached to the pair of mounting support portions 2.
6 and 26, and then fixed to each mounting support 26 with screws 27.
By setting, the cylinder lock 50 is
It is fixed. The lock shaft protruding from the rear side of the cylinder lock 50
Are mounted so that the cam 52 as a movable piece can rotate integrally.
Have been. In particular, as shown in FIG.
54 and a second arm portion 55, with the lock shaft as the center.
The angle between the arms 54 and 55 is set to about 80 degrees.
You. On the other hand, the operating member 30 is engaged with the first arm 54 of the cam.
Engage with the engageable first engagement groove 34 and the second arm 55 of the cam
A possible second engagement groove 35 is formed. By private key K
The cam 52 rotates clockwise according to the operation of the cylinder lock 50.
(See FIG. 6 (A)) or counterclockwise (see FIG. 6 (B))
To rotate. When the cam 52 rotates a predetermined amount in a predetermined direction,
The first arm 54 or the second arm 55 corresponds to the first
When entering the engagement groove 34 or the second engagement groove 35,
And pushes the operating member 30 in a specific direction by engaging with one end of the groove.
To move (downward or upward). Further, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
The lock mounting flange 51 has two detection means.
Photo sensors 56 and 57 are directly fixed. two
The photo sensors 56 and 57 are located at positions where the lock shaft is sandwiched between the two.
Are located. Each photo sensor has a light emitting element and a light receiving element.
Because it is configured with the child facing up and down,
Has a front U-shape as shown in FIG. And
An object that blocks light rays enters between the light emitting and receiving elements of each photo sensor.
Non-contact sensor that detects the object
Function as Note that the first photo sensor 56 is
The clock 52 from the standby position (the position shown in FIG. 5) in the clockwise direction.
When rotated by 40 degrees (see FIG. 6A), the first arm 5
4 can enter between the light emitting and receiving elements of the first photosensor 56
Are arranged as follows. Similarly, the second photo sensor 5
7, the cam 52 is rotated approximately 40 degrees counterclockwise from the standby position.
When moved (see FIG. 6B), the second arm 55
It is arranged so that it can enter between the optical elements. First and second photosensors 56 and 57
Are connectors, relay boards and electrical wiring (all shown
) To the control device of the pachinko machine 10
Connected (see FIG. 2). Furthermore, the pachinko machine 10
The control device connects the communication cable installed in the
Through the hall computer that controls the facilities of the playground
It is connected. That is, the first and second photo sensors
The detection information signals output from 56 and 57
To the control device of the co-machine 10 and / or the hall computer.
Is reached. In addition, the control device and each photo sensor are connected.
The electric wiring is connected to a movable member (for example, an operating member) of the locking device 20.
30) while selecting a route that does not interfere with
It is arranged along one side. It should be noted that lines are not intersected or complicated in the drawings.
In FIG. 3, the photo sensors 56 and 57 are mounted.
The locking device 20 is shown before it is locked. Next, the operation and the like of the locking device 20 will be described.
I do. Front frame 12 and glass frame 13 are completely closed
A special key K is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 50
In the locked state where the operating member 30 is not locked,
52 is also arranged at the standby position shown in FIG. In this state
The upper and lower hook members 41A and 41B are paired with each other.
The front frame 12 is engaged with the corresponding receiving fittings 11a and 11b.
It cannot be opened and slides as an engagement part for the glass frame.
The bodies 33a, 33a are arranged in the locking position and the glass frame 13
Has also become impossible to open. Further, the cam 52 is in the standby state of FIG.
The first and second arm portions 54,
55 are both photo sensors 56 and 57
Located outside. That is, the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13
If both sensors are completely locked, both sensors 56, 5
7 cannot detect the arm of the cam, and both sensors 5
6, 57 sends a signal to that effect to the control unit and hall.
Output to computer. Control device and hall computer
The detection information signal from the first photo sensor 56 is
"The first arm 54 is not detected" and the second photo sensor
The detection information signal from the sensor 57 is “the second arm 55 is not detected”
In some cases, both the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13
Is determined to be in the locked state. The glass frame 13 is unlocked from the above locked state.
If you wish, insert the special key K into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 50.
And insert the special key K into the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1).
) To the left (counterclockwise) when viewed from above. Do
Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the cam 52 rotates clockwise.
The second arm 55 of the cam moves to the second engagement groove 3 of the operating member.
5 and the upper end of the second engagement groove 35 (in FIG. 6,
(Right end). Further, the cam 52 is rotated clockwise.
The operating member 30 is pressed by the second arm 55
While moving upward (rightward in FIG. 6). FIG.
(A) shows a state in which the cam 52 is rotated clockwise by about 40 degrees.
Show. Rotate the cam 52 clockwise about 40 degrees.
With this, the operating member 30 moves up by a predetermined distance, and accordingly,
The same applies to the sliding bodies 33a, 33a as the glass frame engaging portions.
The glass frame 13 is unlocked by being displaced upward by a distance. This
At this time, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first arm portion 54 of the cam is
The photosensor is disposed inside the first photosensor 56,
The first arm 54 is detected by the sensor 56. On the other hand,
The second arm 55 of the camera is outside the second photo sensor 57.
Therefore, the second photo sensor 57 does not detect the second arm 55.
No. That is, the state of FIG. 6A in which the glass frame 13 is unlocked.
Then, the control device of the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer
The first photosensor 56 detects “first arm 54 detected”.
And the second photo sensor 5
7 receives the detection information signal of “the second arm 55 is not detected”.
You. Then, “the first arm 54 is detected” and “the second arm 55
The glass frame 13 is unlocked due to "not detected".
It is determined that there is. On the other hand, the front frame 12 is released from the locked state.
If you want to lock it, insert the special key K into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 50.
Insert the special key K into the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1).
(See FIG. 2) to the right (clockwise). Do
Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the cam 52 is turned counterclockwise.
The first arm 54 of the cam is rotated to engage the first engagement groove of the operating member.
34 and the lower end of the first engagement groove 34 (see FIG. 6).
Abuts the left end). Further, the cam 52 is turned counterclockwise.
As it is moved, the operating member 30 is moved by the first arm 54.
It moves downward (in FIG. 6, leftward) while being pressed. Work
As the moving member 30 moves downward, the end of the escape groove 31
The upper hook member 41A is pushed down together with the id pin 42.
You. Similarly, the lower hook 4
1B is also pushed down. Note that FIG.
It shows a state of being rotated about 40 degrees clockwise. The cam 52 is rotated about 40 degrees counterclockwise.
As a result, the operating member 30 moves down by a predetermined distance,
The upper and lower hook members 41A and 41B are also lowered by the same distance.
To the corresponding receiving brackets 11a, 11a.
b and the front frame 12 is unlocked. This and
As shown in FIG. 6B, the second arm portion 55 of the cam is
The photo sensor is disposed inside the photo sensor 57,
57 detects the second arm 55. On the other hand,
Since the first arm portion 54 is outside the first photo sensor 56,
The first photo sensor 56 does not detect the first arm 54. Immediately
In the state of FIG. 6B where the front frame 12 is unlocked,
The control device and the hall computer of the dick machine 10 are
Detection of “1st arm 54 not detected” from 1 photo sensor 56
While receiving the information signal, from the second photo sensor 57
The detection information signal of “the detection of the second arm 55” is received. Soshi
And “the first arm 54 is not detected” and “the second arm 55 is detected”
, The front frame 12 is in the unlocked state
Judge. As described above, in this embodiment, the serial
In the vicinity of the cam 52 interlocking with the lock 50, the first and second
Photo sensors 56 and 57 (detection means) are provided, and both
The movement or relative arrangement of the cam 52 (
More specifically, the relative positions of the first and second arms 54, 55 of the cam
(Situation status) is sequentially detected and the detected information signal is pachinko
Provided to the control device of the machine 10 and the hall computer.
You. Therefore, the control device of the pachinko machine 10 and the hall control
The pewter is mounted on the front frame 12 and the glass of the pachinko machine 10.
Grasp the state of locking or unlocking of the frame 13 in real time
To quickly detect changes in the locked or unlocked state.
Can be used for various controls. In other words, each
The detection information signals from the sensors 56 and 57 are
It can be used effectively as a trigger. The signals from the photo sensors 56 and 57 are
Specific examples useful for controlling the machine 10 and the like are as follows.
Can be considered. For example, the pachinko machine 10 is a game ball.
If the ball has run out of the storage tank
When an error (failure) occurs,
If the lamp is designed to be notified by sound or voice, etc.
A clerk visits the pachinko machine 10 to recover from harm
Need to stop the lamp lighting and audio output when
There is. Conventionally, a store clerk opens the front frame 12 and then
A stop switch (for example, provided inside the dick machine 10)
Reset switch) to turn on the lamp and output audio.
Had stopped. In this way, when an error occurs, an error is notified.
Dedicated to the keyhole of the locking device 20
Key K is inserted and the front frame 12 is unlocked.
This time, the photo sensors 56 and 57 will detect this.
When the unlocking operation is detected, the lamp turns on and sounds
Control program can be set to stop output
It works. This saves the trouble of operating the stop switch.
Not only does it need to be stopped,
You. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a pachinko machine.
The hall computer in the workshop is used to lock the pachinko machine.
The dedicated key K is inserted into the keyhole of the
When the operation of unlocking the lath frame 13 is performed, the fact is notified.
Directly from the photo sensors 56 and 57
Or if you can receive indirectly, play
The range of control of the facilities of the place is expanded. For example, with the facilities of a playground
If a surveillance camera system is
Detection information signal from the pachinko machine
When receiving, monitor for that particular pachinko machine
Point the camera lens, zoom up, etc.
It is also possible to control such as strengthening the camera monitoring occasionally
Become. Thus, the cam 52 interlocked with the cylinder lock 50
A detection means including photo sensors 56 and 57
By installing it, it can be used in pachinko machines 10 and game arcade facilities.
The contents of various controls can be further enhanced. In the present embodiment, the first means constituting the detecting means
And the second photosensors 56 and 57 are connected to the cylinder lock 50.
Directly fixed to the mounting flange 51 which is a part of
Previously integrated with the cylinder lock 50 (that is,
The dowel lock 50 is an integral part on which the sensors 56 and 57 are mounted.
Provided). Therefore, when assembling the locking device 20
In addition, the positional relationship between the cam 52 and the sensors 56 and 57 is accurately determined.
It is hard to cause assembly error etc.
Detection accuracy of the movement of the cam 52 by the
Reliability can be improved. It should be noted that, based on the device configuration of the present embodiment,
The first photo sensor 56 detects detection information of “first arm 54 detection”.
And the second photosensor 57 outputs the “second arm portion”.
As a general rule, the situation where the detection information signal of "55 detection" is output
Although it is impossible, the detection information signal of such a combination should
When the pachinko machine 10 receives the information,
The computer has some kind of mechanical
Or, it is judged that an electrical failure has occurred and the pachinko machine
Warning that the lock system has failed.
And performs other processing. That is, the first and second photo cells
The signals from the sensors 56 and 57 are used to determine the failure of the locking device 20.
Can be used. (Modification) In the above embodiment, the detecting means is
Photo sensors are used as the first and second sensors to be configured.
Instead of mechanical switches such as microswitches
Alternatively, a contact-type sensor may be employed. In the above embodiment
Constituted the detection means by two sensors 56 and 57,
Only one sensor that constitutes the detection means
And movement of only one of the second arm portions 54 and 55 or
The relative arrangement status may be monitored. The present invention
A game machine other than a pachinko machine (for example, a slot machine
Or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine)
You may. As described in detail above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention,
Output the detection information signal from the detection means.
Information on the locking or unlocking status of the locking device
This can be used for various controls.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine as a gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic right side view of a pachinko machine as a gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a front view of the locking device (in a side-down state). FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial front view showing the vicinity of a cylinder lock of the locking device. FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial plan view showing the vicinity of a cylinder lock of the locking device. FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5 showing an operation at the time of unlocking operation of the locking device, wherein (A) is a partial plan view at the time of unlocking the glass frame;
(B) is a partial plan view when the front frame is unlocked. [Description of Signs] 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 12 ... Front frame (first opening / closing member), 13 ... Glass frame (second opening / closing member), 20 ...
Locking device, 30 operating member, 33 locking mechanism for glass frame (30 and 33 constitute locking mechanism for second opening / closing member), 41A, 41B upper and lower hook members (30,
41A and 41B constitute a locking / unlocking mechanism for the first opening / closing member), 50: cylinder lock (lock), 51: mounting flange (mounting portion of cylinder lock), 52: cam (movable piece), 54
... First arm portion of cam, 55 ... Second arm portion of cam, 56, 57
... First and second photosensors (detection means), K ... Dedicated key for cylinder lock.

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. A game machine equipped with an opening / closing member and a locking device for locking the opening / closing member, detects a locked or unlocked state of the locking device, and outputs a signal relating to the detection information. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a detecting means for detecting the presence of a game machine.