JP2003339948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a feeding portion from being damaged by inserting a coin when feeding out the coin by automatically feeding the simultaneously inserted coins into a game machine. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with: a coin receiving part for guiding a coin put into a slot equipped with a lid to an outlet part; a lid moving mechanism configured to manually close the lid at least; a sliding feeding part for receiving the coin from the outlet part and successively feeding the coin into the game machine; a drive control part for controlling the operation of the sliding feeding part and outputting an operating signal showing an operating status during the operation of the sliding feeding part; and a shielding control part for controlling opening/closing of the lid and blocking the operation of the lid moving mechanism not to open the lid while the operating signal is present. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, for example, and relates to a gaming machine that inserts medals to start a game.

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional game machine, for example, a slot machine, a predetermined medal is inserted one by one from a medal insertion slot to play a game.

As described above, it is inconvenient and inconvenient to insert medals one by one. Therefore, if a large number of medals can be inserted at one time, there is a problem that the medals are clogged at the insertion slot or the discharge part inside the game machine. Further, while the inserted medals are being conveyed to the inside of the gaming machine, if a further medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot, the portion that is being conveyed may be damaged. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to automatically send out medals that have been inserted at one time into the game machine, and to prevent damage to the sending-out portion due to the insertion of medals when sending out medals.

[Means for Solving the Problem and Its Effect] A gaming machine according to claim 1 uses a medal as a game medium, and the medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid is used as an exit portion. A medal receiving portion for guiding, a lid moving mechanism configured so that at least a closing operation of the lid can be manually performed, a medal is received from an outlet portion, and the medal is sequentially conveyed into the game machine. The drive control unit that controls the operation of the slide-type transfer unit and the slide-type transfer unit, outputs the operation signal indicating the operation state during the operation of the slide-type transfer unit, and controls the opening and closing of the lid and the operation signal And a shielding control unit that prevents the operation of the lid moving mechanism so that the lid does not open. With this, it is possible to automatically send out the medals that have been inserted at one time into the game machine, and it is possible to prevent damage to the sending-out portion due to the insertion of the medals when the medals are sent out. The gaming machine according to a second aspect is the one according to the first aspect, in which the lid moving mechanism moves the plate-shaped door along the slot. The gaming machine according to a third aspect is the one according to the first aspect, and the lid moving mechanism moves the folded plate-shaped body along the input port. A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the one according to the first aspect, in which the lid moving mechanism moves the flexible plate-shaped body along the slot. A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect is the one according to the first aspect, and the lid moving mechanism moves the plate-shaped door between a closed position and an open position.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the lid moving mechanism swings with one end of the plate-shaped door as a fulcrum. The gaming machine according to claim 7 is claim 1 to claim 6.
In any one of the above items, the operation of the lid moving mechanism is blocked by operating a lock mechanism provided in the lid moving mechanism. A gaming machine according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a lock mechanism detects an open / closed state of the lid and drives a signal according to the open / closed state. An open / closed state detection unit for outputting to the control unit is provided. A game machine according to a ninth aspect is the one according to the eighth aspect, wherein the open / closed state detection unit detects the closed state by contact between the lid and the medal receiving unit. Claim 10
The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9 is provided with a medal detecting portion for detecting a medal in the medal receiving portion and outputting a medal detection signal to the lid moving mechanism,
The lid moving mechanism inputs the medal detection signal to close the lid, and the drive control unit inputs the closed state signal from the open / closed state detection unit, and then drives the slide type transport unit. The gaming machine according to claim 11 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a drive start switch by manual input for starting the drive of the slide-type transfer unit, and a drive control unit. Is characterized by driving for a predetermined time each time an operation signal is input from the drive start switch. The gaming machine according to claim 12 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in which a medal is detected in a medal slot and a medal detection signal is output to the lid moving mechanism. After the medal detection unit is provided, the lid moving mechanism inputs the medal detection signal from the receiving unit medal detection unit, closes the lid, and the drive start switch inputs the closed state signal from the open / closed state detection unit. It is characterized by being operable. The gaming machine according to claim 13 is the one according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the lid moving mechanism allows the lid to be closed by a manual operation, and the drive controller is a medal detector in the receiving portion. It is characterized in that the slide-type transport unit is driven when both the medal detection signal from and the closed state signal from the open / closed state detection unit are input. The gaming machine according to claim 14 is according to claim 11, wherein the lid moving mechanism allows the lid to be closed manually, and the drive start switch inputs a closed state signal from the open / closed state detection unit. It is characterized in that it can be operated after the operation. The gaming machine according to claim 15 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the lid moving mechanism opens the lid after inputting a drive operation end signal of the slide type transport section. It is characterized by putting in a state. A gaming machine according to claim 16 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the slide-type transfer section includes a medal storage section for storing a plurality of medals received from the outlet section. Is characterized by.
The gaming machine according to claim 17 is the one according to claim 16, wherein the slide type transport part has a front surface thereof covered with a medal storage part and is provided with a medal rail part for moving medals. A base, a medal ejecting section that is connected to the medal rail section and ejects medals into the gaming machine, and a slide plate that inputs and outputs a drive command signal from the drive control section and moves up and down along the base. A projection is provided at the end of the plate on the medal discharge port side, the slide plate is movable at least in the range from the lower end of the medal storage part to the upper end of the medal rail part, and the slide plate is located below. At this time, the slide plate receives at least a part of the medal storage section, lifts the received medal to the medal rail section, and further moves the medal to the medal rail section. Characterized in that it is intended to feed the dull from the medal discharge opening. A game machine according to claim 18 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the drive control part has a slide type transfer part, and all the medals that can be stored in the medal storage part are games. It is characterized in that it is driven only for a predetermined time necessary to carry it inside the machine.
A game machine according to claim 19 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the drive control unit first drives the slide type transport unit for a predetermined time and then stops the drive. Each time the closed state signal is input from the open / closed state detection unit, the drive is performed for a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 20 is the one according to claim 16 or claim 17, wherein the gaming machine is provided with an in-reservoir medal detection unit that detects the presence or absence of medals in the medal storage unit, and the drive control unit is a slide-type transfer unit Is continuously driven while the medal presence signal from the medal detection section in the storage section is input. Claim 2
The gaming machine described in 1 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein when the lid moving mechanism operates the lid from the open state to the closed state, It is characterized by stopping its movement when pressure that impedes movement is applied. A game machine according to a twenty-second aspect is the one according to the twenty-first aspect, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves the lid via a clutch. The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 23, wherein in the control method using a medal as a game medium, a medal receiving portion that guides a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an outlet, and an outlet. A method for controlling a gaming machine, comprising: a sliding type transporting unit that receives medals from the medals and transports the medals into the gaming machine. When the sliding type transporting unit transports at least medals, the insertion port is opened by a lid. It is characterized by closing. The control method for the gaming machine according to claim 24 is the control method according to claim 23, wherein the step of detecting the presence or absence of a medal in the medal receiving portion, and the lid body being closed when the medal is detected The method is characterized by including steps and driving the slide type transport unit when the lid body is in the closed state. A control method for a gaming machine according to claim 25 is the control method according to claim 23 or 24, wherein a step of driving the slide-type transport section by operating a drive start switch, and after a predetermined time has elapsed And a step of stopping the driving of the slide type transport unit. A control method for a gaming machine according to a twenty-sixth aspect is the control method according to the twenty-fifth aspect, further comprising a step of enabling a drive start switch after detecting a medal. A control method for a gaming machine according to claim 27 is the control method according to any one of claims 23 to 26, in which an operating direction of the lid when the lid is operating from the open state to the closed state. And a step of stopping the operation of the lid when the pressure is detected. The computer program according to claim 28, a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an exit portion, and a mechanism for receiving the medal from the exit portion and transporting the medal into the game machine. A method for causing a processor to execute a control method of a gaming machine using a medal as a game medium, the method including a step of closing a slot with a lid when a mechanism for conveying at least conveys a medal. It is meant to be executed. An information recording medium according to claim 29 holds the computer program according to claim 28. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 30 is a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an exit portion, and a medal received from the exit portion and placed in the game machine. A storage medium storing a computer program for causing a processor to execute a control method of a gaming machine that uses a medal as a game medium, the mechanism including a mechanism for conveying, when the mechanism for conveying at least conveys a medal, A computer program for executing the step of closing the insertion opening by the lid is stored. In this way, it is possible to automatically send out the medals that have been inserted at one time into the game machine, and it is possible to prevent damage to the sending-out portion due to the insertion of medals when sending out the medals.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an outline of a gaming machine (slot machine) as an application example of one embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 10 has a rectangular box-shaped housing 11, as shown in FIG. This housing 11
A square window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed in the central portion and the upper portion. Around the center of the display window 12 in the central portion, each column rotates independently in the vertical direction.
Revolving reels 43 to 45 are provided to form a reel unit 40. Each symbol 61 can be seen on the surface through the symbol display window 12. A bet switch 16 is provided below the rotating reel 40. By operating the bet switch 16, the number of medals stored in the slot machine is reduced to replace the medal insertion operation. A clearing switch 17, which is a lever located diagonally below the rotary reel 40, is provided. Rotating reel 40
The start switch 30 located diagonally below is a lever for inserting a medal, which is a game medium, and starts driving the reel unit 60 when the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted. A stop switch 50 is provided below each rotary reel, and the stop switch 50 is operated to stop the corresponding rotary reel 41. Each of the rotary reels 40 is made of a synthetic resin and has a rotary drum and a tape-shaped reel tape 4 attached around the rotary drum.
2 and. A medal receiving portion 100 for receiving a plurality of medals is provided in a diagonally lower right portion of a central portion of the housing 11, and medals collectively inserted here are provided as a slide type conveying portion (described later) provided inside the gaming machine. Are arranged and sequentially transported into the game machine. Next, one embodiment of the medal receiving portion according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the medal receiving portion 100 has a funnel-shaped shape, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion opening are provided as an opening portion below the medal receiving portion 100, which is a gap.
Guided by A. In FIG. 3, a medal receiving portion 100 for inserting a plurality of medals has a lid 12 a of a lid moving mechanism 12.
Shows a state in which it is half closed. Lid 12
a has a plate-like shape and moves horizontally along the medal insertion slot of the medal receiving portion 100 to open and close the medal insertion slot. A sensor S100a and a sensor S100b for detecting contact are provided on the contact surfaces of the medal receiving portion 100 and the lid 12a when the medal receiving portion 100 is completely closed. By detecting this contact, it is determined that the medal receiving portion is in the completely closed state. That is, the sensor S100 constitutes an open / closed state detection unit. Further, the closed end surface of the medal receiving portion 100 is provided with a convex locking mechanism 170a for fixing the lid 12a when completely closed, for example, using a solenoid.
A concave portion 170b for accommodating the convex portion of the lock mechanism 170a is provided at the tip of the lid 12a. When the insertion slot of the medal receiving portion 100 is completely closed, this unevenness fits, and therefore the closed lid 12a cannot be manually opened. Further, the medal receiving section 100 is provided with a drive start switch 101 for driving the slide type conveying section, and the presence or absence of a medal is detected in the vicinity of the outlet A of the medal receiving section 100, for example, by a metal type by an optical system. A medal sensor 500 for detecting is provided. The medal sensor 500 has a function of a medal detecting section for detecting a medal in the medal receiving section or a medal detecting section in the receiving section. Next, in order to explain the outline of the opening / closing operation of the insertion slot of the medal receiving portion according to the present invention, description will be given with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a cross section of a slot machine which is an application example of one embodiment of the present invention and its function. As shown in the figure, the slot machine 10 has a game unit 190 including the above-described rotary reels, a stop switch, and the like, and a game control unit 180 that controls the game unit 190. On the front surface of the slot machine 10, a medal receiving section 100 for receiving medals from a player, and a slide for receiving medals from an exit section A of the medal receiving section 100, separating and aligning the medals, and sequentially conveying the medals into the game machine. It has a transporting section 200 and a drive control section 130 that controls the sliding transporting section 200. Furthermore, a lid moving mechanism 12 is provided, which moves the lid 12a, which is the tip of the medal receiving portion 100, horizontally along the insertion surface of the medal receiving portion 100. The lid moving mechanism 12 is moved by, for example, rotation of the opening / closing motor 12b, and its control is performed by the shielding control unit 120. The movement of the lid 12a opens the medal receiving portion 100.
Closure is realized. A lock mechanism 1 for locking the lid 12a is provided on the contact end surface of the medal receiving portion 100 with the lid 12a.
Sensor S100 for detecting contact between 70a and lid 12a
However, a medal detection sensor 500 for detecting the presence or absence of a medal is provided below the medal receiving portion 100, respectively. Next, one embodiment (sliding type) of the sliding type conveying unit will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the medal receiving section 100 and the slide type transport section 201, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the slide type transport section 201. In FIG. 4, the lid moving mechanism is omitted. FIG. 6 shows that a medal (coin) is actually conveyed inside the gaming machine. The slide-type transfer unit has a function of a batch insertion mechanism that collectively receives medals from the outlet A of the medal receiving unit 100, separates and aligns them, and sequentially sends them out to the inside of the gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 5, the slide-type transfer unit 201 includes a main body 202 and a lid 203 that covers the front surface of the main body 202 so as to be openable and closable, and a mechanism for sending medals is provided inside the main body 202. There is. In FIG. 5, the illustration of the drive mechanism is omitted. Further, in FIGS. 5 and 6, a part of the lid body 203 is cut open so that the internal structure can be easily understood, and in the latter case, the separated and aligned medals are conveyed along the rails into the game machine. It shows that. The main body 202 is manufactured by inclining about 15 degrees from the vertical surface, and the base portion 204 is attached to the front surface of the main body 202. A storage section D for temporarily storing inserted medals by mounting the base section 204 at an angle.
From the slide plate 205 to the medal rail portion 20 while smoothly mounting the medals on the slide plate 205.
It can be moved smoothly to 4a. Base 204
Is provided with an oblique medal rail portion 204a. The medal rail portion 204a is the side plate 20 of the main body 202.
6 is connected to the medal exit 206a provided in
When a medal is placed on the medal rail portion 204a, the medal rolls and is ejected from the medal exit 206a. The slide plate 205 slides up and down along the surface of the base portion 204 by a drive control unit 130 (see FIG. 1) not shown here. A plurality of ribs 207 are provided on the surface of the slide plate 205. The ribs 207 provided on the slide plate 205 have a (vertical) aligning function while stirring the medals, and can discharge all the accumulated medals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a rib in a portion below the slide plate 205 (a portion that is not exposed even if the slide plate 205 moves to the upper limit). Also, rib 2
If the vertical length of 07 is long, the effect of stirring the medals is large, and if the length of the rib 207 is short, the same effect is small. Further, the ribs 20 are stirred so that the medals are rotated when the slide plate 205 moves upward.
The upper end of 7 is provided with a slope on the near side. Further, the intervals of the plurality of ribs 207 do not have to be equal to each other. However, the distance between the ribs 207 must be smaller than the diameter of the medal. The widths of the ribs 207 do not have to be the same. On the other hand, the ribs 2 are also provided inside the lid 203.
07a are provided, and these ribs 207, 207 are provided.
“A” fits with each other to eliminate a gap where the medal falls. In addition, ribs 207 on the main body 202 and the lid 203,
By providing 207a, the main body 202 and the lid 20
It is possible to secure a large clearance with respect to 3 and to improve the amount of medals transported. Further, dust is not collected by dropping from the gap between the ribs 207 and 207a, which is desirable for maintenance of the apparatus. Also, the lid 2
No. 03 has an outlet portion A of the medal receiving portion 100 and a storage portion wall 208 for receiving the inserted medals formed therein. Below the reservoir wall 208, an in-reservoir medal sensor 600 that detects medals in the reservoir, for example, optically detects metal, is provided. At the upper end of the slide plate 205 on the medal discharge port 206a side, the claw-shaped protrusion 2
05a is provided. In this protrusion 205a, the slide plate 205 moves upward so that the medal slides on the slide plate 20.
When moving from the upper end surface of 5 to the medal rail portion 204a,
It serves to prevent two or more medals from overlapping at the medal discharge port 206a. That is, the medal discharge port 206
Since a has a width of one medal, the medal discharge port 20
The medal can be smoothly discharged without clogging with the medal at 6a. Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and the flowchart of FIG. The shielding control unit 120 starts operation based on a predetermined command from the game control unit 180. First, it is determined whether the medal detection unit 500 in the receiving unit has detected a medal in the medal receiving unit 100 (S801). If a medal is detected,
The in-receiver medal detection unit 500 outputs a medal detection signal to the shielding control unit 120, and the shielding control unit 120 causes the opening / closing motor 1 to move.
2b is driven in the closing direction to move the lid 12a to close the medal slot. At this time, the lock mechanism 170 operates to prevent the lid 12a from opening (S802). When the input port is completely closed, the shielding control unit 120 outputs a drive start command to the drive control unit 130, and the slide type transport unit 2
00 sends the medal to the inside of the game machine (S803).
Next, the cutoff control unit 120 determines whether the transportation of the medals is completed via the slide type transportation unit 200 (S804), and when the transportation of the medals is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130. Then, the locked state of the lock mechanism is released, and the opening / closing motor 12b is driven in the opening direction (S805). Along with this, the lid 12a moves in the opening direction, and the insertion port is opened. Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and the flowchart of FIG. The in-receiver medal detection unit 500 determines whether the medal receiving unit 100 has detected a medal (S90
1). If a medal is detected, the medal detection section 5 in the receiving section
00 outputs a medal detection signal to the shielding control unit 120, and the shielding control unit 120 drives the opening / closing motor 12b in the closing direction to move the lid 12a to close the medal insertion slot. At this time, the lock mechanism 170 operates to prevent the lid 12a from opening (S902). When the insertion opening is completely closed, the shielding control unit 120 enables the operation of the drive start switch 101 and determines whether this switch has been operated (S903). If operated, the occlusion controller 12
0 outputs a drive start command to the drive control unit 130, and the slide-type transfer unit 200 sends the medal into the game machine (S904). Next, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether or not the medal transportation is completed via the slide-type transportation unit 200 (S
905), when the transportation of the medals is completed, the shielding control unit 12
0 receives a conveyance end signal from the drive control unit 130, releases the lock state of the lock mechanism, and drives the opening / closing motor 12b in the opening direction (S906). Along with this lid 1
2a moves in the opening direction and the charging port is opened. Next, still another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of No. 0. The in-receiver medal detecting unit 500 determines whether the medal receiving unit 100 has detected a medal or is present (S1001). If a medal is detected, the medal detection unit shields the medal detection signal from the medal detection unit 1.
20, and the shielding control unit 120 releases the control of maintaining the open state by the opening / closing motor 12b (S100
2). That is, the shielding control unit allows the closing operation of the lid 12a manually at this time. When the inlet is manually closed, it is detected by the shielding state detection unit S100 (S
1003), a closed state detection signal is output to the shielding control unit 120 to lock the inlet (S1004). The shielding control unit 120 outputs a drive start command to the drive control unit 130,
The slide-type transfer unit 200 sends the medal into the game machine (S1005). Next, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether or not the transportation of the medals is completed via the slide type transportation unit 200 (S1006), and when the transportation of the medals is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130. Then, the lock state of the lock mechanism is released, and the opening / closing motor 12
Drive b in the opening direction (S1007). Along with this, the lid 12a moves in the opening direction, and the insertion port is opened. Next, still another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and the flowchart of FIG. It is determined whether the in-receiver medal detecting unit 500 has detected a medal in the medal receiving unit 100 (S1101). If a medal is detected, the in-receiver medal detection unit 500 outputs a medal detection signal to the shielding control unit 120, and the shielding control unit 120 releases the control of maintaining the open state by the opening / closing motor 12b (S1111). That is, the shielding control unit allows the manual opening operation of the lid 12a at this point. When the insertion port is manually closed, the closed state of the insertion port is detected by the shielding state detection unit S100 (S1102), and a closed state detection signal is output to the shielding control unit 120. Shielding control unit 12
0 allows a manual opening operation until the insertion port is completely closed (S1102, S1111). When the input port is completely closed, the input port 120 is connected to the drive start switch 10.
Operation 1 is enabled, it is determined whether this switch is operated, and the operation waits until it is operated (S1103). If operated, the occlusion controller 120 will drive the drive controller 13
The drive start command is output to 0, and the slide-type transfer unit 200 sends the medal into the game machine (S1104). Next, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether the transportation of the medals is completed via the slide type transportation unit 200 (S1105), and when the transportation of the medals is completed, the shielding control unit 120 determines that the drive control unit 1 has completed.
A conveyance end signal is input from 30 to release the lock state of the lock mechanism, and the opening / closing motor 12b is driven in the opening direction (S1106). Along with this, the lid 12a moves in the opening direction, and the insertion port is opened. Here, some aspects of the operation of the above-described slide type transport unit 200 from the start of driving to the complete end of driving will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 15. First, one carrying operation will be described with reference to FIG.
The drive control unit 130 drives the drive unit 200 for a predetermined time (S1201), and then stops the drive unit 200 (S1202). After that, it is determined whether or not the drive start switch 101 has been operated (S1203), and when it is operated, the slide type transport unit 200 is driven again (S1204), and the process returns to the first drive operation. Next, another carrying operation will be described with reference to FIG. The drive control unit 130 controls the slide-type transfer unit 2 for a sufficient time to transfer medals that can be stored in the storage unit D.
00 is driven (S1301). As a result, medals can be reliably transported regardless of the number of medals in the storage unit. Still another carrying operation will be described with reference to FIG. During the driving operation, the in-storage medal detection unit 600 determines whether or not there are medals in the storage unit D (S1401), and if there are medals remaining, the medal detection signal is transmitted via the shielding control unit 120 to the transport control unit 130. And the transport operation is continued (S1402). When all the medals have been carried into the game machine, the carrying operation ends. Further transfer operation is shown in FIG.
This will be described using 5. The drive control unit 130 is the drive unit 200.
Is driven for a predetermined time (S1501), and once that time has elapsed, it is temporarily stopped (S1502). After that, the drive control unit 130 causes the lock mechanism 17 via the shielding control unit 120.
The lock of 0 is released and the control of the opening / closing motor 12b is released (S1503). That is, the lid 1 manually operated
Allows opening and closing of 2a. After that, the lid 1 is manually operated.
When the opening / closing operation of 2a is performed once from the opening operation to the closing operation (S1504), the shielding control unit 120 instructs the locking mechanism 170 of the lid 12a to lock, and the slide-type transport unit 200
Restarts the driving operation (S1501), and the operation returns to the original. At this time, whether the lid 12a is opened or closed is determined by the open / closed state detection unit S100 described above. It should be noted that the structure and the opening / closing operation of the lid 12a of the lid moving mechanism 12 in the present invention are not limited to those that are plate-shaped and move along the insertion slot of the medal receiving portion, and the opening / closing operation can be folded in an accordion shape (Fig. 16) or may swing vertically with the contact end with the gaming machine body as a fulcrum (see FIG. 17). Further, if the lid 12a of the lid moving mechanism 12 is moved via the clutch, even if a load reverse to the operating direction is applied during the closing operation of the lid 12a,
Since the force of the lid moving mechanism 12, for example, the torque of the opening / closing motor 12b is not transmitted to the lid 12a, damage to the lid moving mechanism 12 or the like can be prevented. In this way, it is possible to automatically send out medals that have been inserted at one time into the game machine, and it is possible to prevent damage to the sending-out portion due to the insertion of medals when sending out medals.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the medal is carried into the gaming machine, since the medal insertion slot is closed, it is possible to prevent the insertion of the medal when the medal is carried inside the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent damage to devices such as the transport device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Figure 2] Front view of the gaming machine

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a medal receiving portion.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a medal receiving portion and a slide type conveying portion.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view for explaining a slide type transport unit.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view for explaining a slide type transport unit.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type transport unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type transport unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type transport unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the slide-type transport unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the structure of the lid according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a sectional view for explaining the structure of the lid according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Gaming Machine 12 Lid Moving Mechanism 12a Lid 12b Opening / Closing Motor 101 Drive Start Switch 100 Medal Receiving Sections S100, S100a, S100b Opening / Closing State Detection Sensors 170, 170a, 170b Lock Mechanism 500 Receiving Section Medal Detection Sensor 190 Gaming Section 180 Game Control Section 120 Shielding Control Section 130 Drive Control Section 200 Sliding Type Transport Section 600 Reservoir Inside Medal Sensor

Claims (30)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that uses medals as a game medium, comprising: a medal receiving portion for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an outlet, and at least closing operation of the lid. Is a lid moving mechanism configured to be manually operable, a slide-type transfer unit that receives the medals from the outlet and sequentially transfers the medals into the gaming machine, and a slide-type transfer unit. A drive control unit that controls an operation and outputs an operation signal indicating an operation state during the operation of the slide-type transfer unit, and controls opening and closing of the lid body, and when the operation signal exists, the lid body A gaming machine comprising: a shield control unit that prevents the operation of the lid moving mechanism so that the cover does not open. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves a plate-shaped door along the slot. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves the folded plate-shaped body along the insertion slot. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves a flexible plate-shaped member along the insertion port. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves a plate-shaped door between a closed position and an open position. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the lid moving mechanism swings with one end of a plate-shaped door as a fulcrum. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the cover moving mechanism is blocked by operating a lock mechanism provided in the cover moving mechanism. 8. The lock mechanism includes an open / closed state detection unit that detects an open / closed state of the lid and outputs a signal according to the open / closed state to the drive control unit.
A gaming machine according to any one of 1. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the open / closed state detection unit detects a closed state by contact between the lid body and the medal receiving unit. 10. A medal is detected in the medal receiving section,
A medal detection unit that outputs a medal detection signal to the lid moving mechanism is provided, the lid moving mechanism inputs the medal detection signal to close the lid, and the drive control unit operates from the open / closed state detection unit. The game machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the slide type transport unit is driven after a closed state signal is input. 11. A drive start switch by manual input for starting drive of the slide type transport unit, wherein the drive control unit drives for a predetermined time each time an operation signal is input from the drive start switch. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: 12. A medal is detected in the medal slot,
A medal detection unit in the receiving unit that outputs a medal detection signal to the lid moving mechanism, the lid moving mechanism inputs the medal detection signal from the medal detection unit in the receiving unit, and closes the lid, 8. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the drive start switch is operable after a closed state signal is input from the open / close state detection unit. 13. The lid moving mechanism allows a closing operation of the lid by a manual operation, and the drive control unit causes a medal detection signal from the receiving medal detection unit and a closed state from the open / closed state detection unit. The gaming machine according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the slide-type transfer section is driven when both of the signals are input. 14. The lid moving mechanism allows a closing operation of the lid by a manual operation, and the drive start switch can be operated after a closed state signal is input from the open / closed state detecting section. The gaming machine according to claim 11. 15. The lid moving mechanism opens the lid after receiving a drive operation end signal for the slide type transport unit, according to any one of claims 1 to 14. The game machine described. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the slide type transport section includes a medal storage section for storing a plurality of medals received from the outlet section. 17. The slide-type transfer unit has a front surface covered with the medal storage unit and is connected to the base unit on a plate having a medal rail unit for moving the medals and the medal rail unit. A medal ejecting portion for ejecting a medal into the gaming machine; and a slide plate that inputs and outputs a drive command signal from the drive control portion and moves up and down along the base portion. The medal outlet side of the slide plate is provided. A projection is provided at an end of the slide plate, the slide plate is movable at least in a range from a lower end of the medal storage unit to an upper end of the medal rail unit, and when the slide plate is located below, The slide plate receives at least a part of the medal storage section, lifts the received medal to the medal rail section, and further moves the medal to the medal rail section. By,
The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the medal is sent out from the medal discharge port. 18. The drive control unit drives the slide-type transfer unit only for a predetermined time required to transfer all the medals that can be stored in the medal storage unit to the inside of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 16 to 17. 19. The drive control unit first drives the slide type transport unit for a predetermined period of time and then stops the drive, and drives the slide type transport unit for a predetermined period of time each time a closed state signal from the open / close state detecting unit is input. Claim 1 to Claim 17 characterized by
A gaming machine according to any one of 1. 20. A medal detection unit in a storage unit for detecting the presence / absence of medals in the medal storage unit, wherein the drive control unit inputs the slide type transport unit to a medal presence signal from the medal detection unit in the storage unit. 17. The method according to claim 16 or claim 1, characterized in that driving is continued for a while.
The gaming machine according to any one of 7. 21. The lid moving mechanism stops the movement of the lid when the lid moves from an open state to a closed state and a pressure is applied to the lid to prevent the movement. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 20, which is characterized. 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves the lid through a clutch. 23. A method of controlling a gaming machine using medals as a game medium, wherein a medal receiving section for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an exit section, and a medal receiving section for receiving the medal from the exit section. A method of controlling a gaming machine, comprising: a slide-type transport unit for transporting a lever medal into a game machine, wherein the lid closes the slot when the slide-type transport unit transports at least a medal. A method for controlling a gaming machine, comprising: 24. A step of detecting the presence or absence of a medal in the medal receiving portion, a step of closing the lid when the medal is detected, and a step of sliding the lid when the lid is closed. Driving the transport section.
3. A method for controlling a gaming machine described in 3. 25. The method according to claim 23, further comprising the step of driving the slide type transport unit by operating a drive start switch, and the step of stopping the drive of the slide type transport unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. Alternatively, the control method for the gaming machine according to claim 24. 26. The method of controlling a gaming machine according to claim 25, further comprising the step of enabling the drive start switch after detecting the medal. 27. A step of detecting a pressure from the operating direction when the lid is operating from an open state to a closed state, and a step of stopping the operation of the lid when the pressure is detected. The method for controlling a gaming machine according to any one of claims 24 to 26, further comprising: 28. A medal is provided with a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an exit portion, and a mechanism for receiving the medal from the exit portion and transporting the medal into the game machine. A computer program for causing a processor to execute a control method for a gaming machine using as a game medium, the method comprising: closing the insertion opening with the lid when the carrying mechanism carries at least a medal. A computer program to be executed. 29. An information recording medium holding the computer program according to claim 28. 30. A medal comprising a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid to an exit portion, and a mechanism for receiving a medal from the exit portion and transporting the medal into the game machine. A computer-readable storage medium that stores a computer program for causing a processor to execute a control method of a gaming machine using as a game medium, wherein the lid is at least when the transport mechanism transports a medal. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program for executing the step of closing the input port by the body.