JP2003339950A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a device such as a feeding device from being damaged by automatically feeding coins inserted at a time into a game machine and blocking intrusion of a foreign material into the game machine by closing a coin slot except for the case of inserting a coin. <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; an intra-receiving-part coin detecting part for detecting the coin within the coin receiving part and respectively outputting a coin detecting signal when the coin is detected and a coin insertion end signal when all the coins are inserted; a lid moving mechanism configured to manually open 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 controlling the lid moving mechanism to maintain an opened state of the lid while the coin detecting signal is outputted at least. <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. If a large number of medals can be inserted at one time, it is necessary to make the insertion slot large. Therefore, foreign matter other than medals, such as small dust, easily enters the insertion slot, and the foreign matter may damage or malfunction the device inside the gaming machine. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to make it possible to automatically send out medals that have been inserted at a time into the game machine, and prevent foreign matter from entering through the medal insertion slot.

A game machine according to claim 1 uses a medal as a game medium, wherein a medal inserted into an insertion opening provided with a lid is used as an exit portion. And the medal receiving section that outputs a medal detection signal when a medal is detected and a medal insertion end signal when the medal insertion is completed. Department,
A lid moving mechanism configured to be capable of being manually operated at least with respect to the opening operation of the lid, and a slide-type transfer unit that receives the medal from the outlet and sequentially transfers the medal into the game machine, In addition to controlling the operation of the slide-type transfer unit, the drive control unit that outputs an operation signal indicating the operation state during the operation of the slide-type transfer unit and the opening / closing of the lid body, and at least the medal detection signal is output. And a shielding control unit that controls the lid moving mechanism so as to maintain the opened state of the lid. A 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 insertion slot. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the lid moving mechanism moves the folded plate-shaped body along the insertion slot. The gaming machine according to claim 4 is according to claim 1, wherein the lid moving mechanism is:
The flexible plate is moved along the charging port. A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect is the one according to the first aspect, wherein 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
According to any one of claims 6 to 6, the operation of the lid moving mechanism is blocked by operating a lock mechanism provided in the lid moving mechanism. The gaming machine according to claim 8,
The open / close state detection unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lock mechanism detects an open / closed state of the lid and outputs a signal according to the open / closed state to the drive control unit. I have it. The game machine according to claim 9 is the game machine according to claim 8.
The open / closed state detection unit detects the closed state by contact between the lid body and the medal receiving unit. The gaming machine according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it is provided with a drive start switch by manual input for starting the drive of the slide type transport section. And The gaming machine according to claim 11 is the one according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the cover is closed when the shield control unit inputs a medal insertion end signal from the receiving-unit medal detection unit. The drive control unit drives the slide type transport unit when the closed state detection signal is input. The gaming machine according to claim 12 is the one according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the lid moving mechanism allows the lid to be closed manually, and the transfer controller detects the open / closed state. It is characterized in that the slide type transport unit is driven when a closed state signal is input from the unit. According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine according to the tenth aspect is characterized in that it can be operated after the drive start switch receives the closed state detection signal from the open / closed state detection section. The gaming machine according to claim 14 is the one according to claim 10, characterized in that when the shield control unit inputs an open / closed state detection signal from the open / closed state detection unit, the cover is closed. And The game machine according to claim 15 is the one according to claim 10, wherein the drive start switch outputs a closed state command signal to the shielding control portion to close the lid portion. To do. According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the thirteenth aspect, the lid moving mechanism allows the lid to be closed by a manual operation. The gaming machine according to claim 17 is claim 1
The drive control unit is driven for a predetermined time each time an operation signal is input from the drive start switch. The gaming machine according to claim 18,
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the slide-type transport section includes a medal storage section for storing a plurality of medals received from the outlet section.
A gaming machine according to a nineteenth aspect is the one according to the eighteenth aspect, in which the slide type transport section has a front surface thereof covered with a medal storage section and includes a medal rail section for moving medals. It has a base part on the plate, a medal discharging part that is connected to the medal rail part and discharges medals into the game machine, and a slide plate that inputs and outputs a drive command signal from the drive control part and moves up and down along the base part. , A protrusion is provided on the end of the slide plate on the side of the medal discharge port, the slide plate is movable at least in the range from the lower end of the medal storage unit to the upper end of the medal rail unit, and the slide plate is downward. When the slide plate is positioned at, the slide plate receives at least a part of the medal storage portion, lifts the received medal to the medal rail portion, and further moves the medal to the medal rail portion. , Characterized in that it is intended to send out medals from said medal discharge opening. The gaming machine according to claim 20 is the gaming machine according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the drive control part has a slide type transport part, and the number of medals that can be stored in the medal storage part are all inside the game machine. It is characterized in that it is driven only for a predetermined time necessary for transporting to. The gaming machine according to claim 21 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the drive control section first drives the slide type transport section for a predetermined time, and then stops the drive. However, each time the closed state signal is input from the open / closed state detection unit, it is driven for a predetermined time. Claim 2
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the one according to claim 18 or 19, 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 the slide-type transfer unit. Is continuously driven while the medal presence signal from the medal detection section in the storage section is input. A gaming machine according to claim 23 is the one according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the lid moving mechanism has a lid when the lid operates from an open state to a closed state. In contrast, when pressure that impedes the operation is applied, the movement is stopped. A game machine according to a twenty-fourth aspect is the one according to the twenty-third aspect, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves the lid through a clutch.
The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 25 is a method for controlling a gaming machine that uses medals as a game medium, and a medal receiving portion that guides a medal inserted into an opening opened by a lid to an outlet. A method of controlling a gaming machine, comprising: a slide type transport section for receiving a medal from an exit section and transporting the medal into the game machine, wherein a lid is at least provided while the medal receiving section receives the medal. It is characterized by opening. A gaming machine control method according to a twenty-sixth aspect is the method according to the twenty-fifth aspect, wherein the step of detecting the end of insertion of a medal in the medal receiving portion and the lid body when the end of insertion of the medal is detected. It is characterized in that it has a step of closing and a step of driving the slide type transport unit when the lid is closed. Claim 27
The method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 25 is the method according to claim 25 or claim 26, wherein a step of driving the slide-type transport section by operating a drive start switch,
A step of stopping the driving of the slide type transport unit after a predetermined time has elapsed. A control method for a gaming machine according to a twenty-eighth aspect is the method according to the twenty-seventh 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 29 is the method according to any one of claims 24 to 28, 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 30, a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an opening opened and closed by 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 of a gaming machine using a medal as a game medium, the step of opening a lid at least while a medal is being inserted into the medal receiving portion. It is what is executed.
An information recording medium according to claim 31 holds the computer program according to claim 30. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 32,
The medal is used as a game medium, which is provided with a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening opened by a lid to an exit part and a mechanism for receiving the medal from the exit part and transporting the medal into the game machine. A computer program for causing a processor to execute a control method for a gaming machine is stored, and a computer program for executing a step of opening a lid at least while a medal is being inserted into a medal receiving portion. I remembered it.
In this way, it is possible to automatically send out medals that have been inserted at one time into the game machine, and to prevent foreign matter from entering through the insertion slot to the minimum.

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 one application example of the embodiment of 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. A square window-shaped display window 12 facing the player side is formed in the central portion and the upper portion of the housing 11. This central display window 12
Around the center of the reel unit, three rotating reels 43 to 45 that rotate independently in each column are provided.
Is formed. 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. The start switch 30 located diagonally below the rotary reel 40 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 rotary reel 40 is made of a synthetic resin, and a rotary drum and a tape-shaped reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum.
It has 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 at the outlet A which is a gap provided below the medal receiving portion 100.
Be guided by. FIG. 3 shows a state where the medal receiving portion 100 for inserting a plurality of medals is half closed by the lid 12a of the lid moving mechanism 12. Lid 12a
Has a plate shape and moves horizontally along the medal receiving slot of the medal receiving portion 100 to open the medal receiving slot.
Close. 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 portion 100 and the slide-type conveying portion 201, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views showing the slide-type conveying portion 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 the main body 202.
And a lid 203 that covers the front surface of the main body 20 in an openable and closable manner.
A mechanism for sending medals is provided inside the device 2. In FIG. 5, the illustration of the drive mechanism is omitted. Also,
In FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the lid body 2 is shown to facilitate understanding of the internal structure.
A part of 03 is incised, and the latter shows that the separated and aligned medals are conveyed inside the gaming machine along the rails. 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. By mounting the base portion 204 diagonally, it is possible to smoothly mount the inserted medals from the storage portion D on the slide plate 205, and also to smoothly move the medals from the slide plate 205 to the medal rail portion 204a. it can.
The base portion 204 is provided with an inclined medal rail portion 204a. The medal rail portion 204a is connected to a medal outlet 206a provided on the side plate 206 of the main body 202, and when a medal is placed on the medal rail portion 204a, the medal rolls and is ejected from the medal outlet 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. Slide plate 2
The rib 207 provided on 05 has an alignment function (in the vertical direction) while stirring the medals, and can discharge all the accumulated medals. Therefore, the slide plate 205
It is not necessary to provide ribs in the lower part (the part that is not exposed even when the slide plate 205 moves to the upper limit). Also,
If the length of the rib 207 in the vertical direction is long, the effect of stirring the medals is large, and if the length of the rib 207 is short, the effect is small. Further, stir the medals and slide plate 205
The upper end of the rib 207 is provided with an inclination on the front side so that the medal is rotated when the player moves upward. 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, ribs 207a are also provided inside the lid 203, and these ribs 207, 2 are provided.
07a are fitted to each other to eliminate a gap where medals fall. Further, the rib 20 is provided on the main body 202 and the lid 203.
By providing 7, 207a, a large clearance can be secured between the main body 202 and the lid 203, and the amount of medals transported can be improved. Further, dust is not collected by dropping from the gap between the ribs 207 and 207a, which is desirable for maintenance of the apparatus. Further, the lid body 203 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. Slide plate 20
A claw-shaped protrusion 205 a is provided on the upper end of the No. 5 on the medal discharge port 206 a side. This protrusion 205a is
When the slide plate 205 moves upward and the medals move from the upper end surface of the slide plate 205 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 outlet 2
Since 06a has a width for one medal, the medal can be smoothly ejected without clogging the medal at the medal ejection port 206a. 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, the shield control unit 120 determines whether or not the player has opened the medal slot by operating the lid 12a to determine whether the player has opened or closed the state.
The judgment is made through the sensor of 0 (S901). If the medal insertion slot is open, the medal detection section 50 in the receiving section
It is determined whether 0 has detected a medal in the medal receiving section 100 (S902), and if a medal is detected, it waits until the player manually closes the medal insertion slot (S903). When the open / closed state detection unit S100 detects the closed state, the shielding control unit 120 enables the drive start switch 101 (S904). After that, the player starts the drive start switch 10
When 1 is operated (S905), the shielding control unit 120 locks the lid 12a via the lock mechanism 170, outputs a drive start command to the drive control unit 130, and the slide type transfer unit 200 puts the medal inside the gaming machine. Send to (S90
6). Next, the shutoff control unit 120 moves the slide-type transfer unit
It is determined whether or not the medal transportation is completed via the (S90
7) When the transportation of medals is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130 to unlock the medal slot locking mechanism 170, and the player manually opens the lid 12a. Enable (S908).
Next, 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 in FIG. Shielding control unit 12
0 determines whether or not the player has opened the medal slot by operating the lid 12a through the sensor of the open / closed state detection unit S100 (S1001). If the medal slot is open, it is determined whether the medal detection unit 500 in the receiving unit has detected a medal in the medal receiving unit 100 (S1
002) If a medal is detected, the shielding control unit 120 drives the opening / closing motor 12b to close and lock the medal insertion slot (S1003). Next, the shielding control unit 120 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 (S100).
4). Next, the shutoff control unit 120 moves the slide-type transfer unit
It is determined whether or not the medal transportation is completed via the (S100
5) When the transportation of the medal is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs the transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130 to release the locked state of the lock mechanism (S1006). 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. Shielding control unit 120
Determines through the sensor of the open / closed state detection unit S100 whether or not the player has opened the medal slot by operating the lid 12a (S1101). If the medal insertion slot is open, it is determined whether the medal detection section 500 in the receiving section has detected a medal in the medal receiving section 100 (S11).
02) If a medal is detected, the shielding control unit 120 drives the opening / closing motor 12b to close and lock the medal insertion slot (S1103). Next, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether or not the drive start switch 101 has been operated (S1
104). If the drive start switch is operated,
The shielding control unit 120 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 (S1105). Next, the shutoff control unit 120
Judges whether the transportation of the medal is completed through the slide type transportation unit 200 (S1106), and when the transportation of the medal is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130 to lock the lock mechanism. Cancel the state (S
1107). 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. First, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether or not the player has opened the medal slot by operating the lid 12a through the sensor of the open / closed state detection unit S100 (S20).
1). If the medal insertion slot is open, it is determined whether the medal detection unit 500 in the receiving unit has detected a medal in the medal receiving unit 100 (S202). When a medal is detected, the open / close state detection unit S100 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 (S204). Next, the interruption control unit 120 determines whether or not the medal transportation is completed via the slide-type transportation unit 200 (S205). When the transportation of the medals is completed, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a transportation end signal from the drive control unit 130, and waits until the player manually closes the medal insertion slot (S203). Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 7 and the flowchart of FIG. Shielding control unit 120
Determines through the sensor of the open / closed state detecting unit S100 whether or not the player has opened the medal slot by operating the lid 12a (S1901). If the medal insertion slot is open, it is determined whether the in-receiver medal detecting unit 500 has detected a medal in the medal receiving unit 100 (S1).
902). If a medal is detected, the shielding control unit 120 determines whether the drive start switch 101 has been operated (S1).
903). When the player operates the drive start switch 101, a drive start command is output to the drive control unit 130, and the slide-type transfer unit 200 sends the medal into the game machine (S1905). Next, the interruption control unit 120 determines whether or not the medal transportation is completed via the slide-type transportation unit 200 (S1906), and the medal transportation is completed. At this time, the shielding control unit 120 inputs a conveyance end signal from the drive control unit 130, drives the opening / closing motor 12b to move it to the lid 12a, closes the medal insertion slot, and locks it via the lock mechanism 170 (S1904). ). Here, some modes 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. 12 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 (S1201).
1202). 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 20 for a sufficient time to transfer medals that can be stored in the storage unit D.
0 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. FIG. 15 shows still another carrying operation.
Will be explained. The drive control unit 130 drives the drive unit 200 for a predetermined time (S1501) and once stops (S1502). After that, the drive control unit 130 causes the lock mechanism 170 via the shielding control unit 120.
And the control of the opening / closing motor 12b is released (S1503). That is, the lid 12 manually operated
Allows opening / closing of a. After that, the lid 12a is manually operated.
When the opening / closing operation is performed once from the opening operation to the closing operation (S
1504), the shielding control unit 120 instructs the lock mechanism 170 of the lid 12a to lock, the slide-type transport unit 200 restarts driving (S1501), and the operation returns to the original. At this time,
Whether the lid 12a is opened or closed is determined by the above-described open / closed state detection unit S10.
Made by 0. 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, by moving the lid body 12a of the lid body moving mechanism 12 through the clutch, even if a load reverse to the operation direction is applied during the closing operation of the lid body 12a, the lid body moving mechanism. 12 force, for example, the torque of the opening / closing motor 12b is applied to the lid 12a.
Therefore, damage to the lid moving mechanism 12 and 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 prevent damage to the inside of the game machine due to intrusion of foreign matter from the insertion slot.

With the gaming machine of the present invention, the medal insertion slot is closed except when a medal is inserted, so that it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the gaming machine. The device can be prevented from being damaged.

[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.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining another embodiment 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 Part 120 Shut-off control part 130 Drive control part 200 Sliding type transfer part 600 Storage part medal sensor

Claims (32)

[Claims] 1. A game machine that uses 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 outlet section, and a medal detecting section in the medal receiving section However, a medal detection signal in the receiving part that outputs a medal detection signal when a medal is detected and a medal insertion end signal when the medal insertion is completed, and at least the opening operation of the lid can be performed manually. A lid moving mechanism configured to have the following structure, a slide-type transfer unit that receives the medals from the outlet and sequentially transfers the medals into the gaming machine, and controls the operation of the slide-type transfer unit. , A drive control unit that outputs an operation signal indicating an operation state during operation of the slide-type transport unit, controls opening and closing of the lid, and outputs at least the medal detection signal. It is when you are in the gaming machine and a shielding control unit that controls the lid moving mechanism so as to maintain the open state of the lid. 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. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a drive start switch by a manual input for starting the drive of the slide type transport unit. 11. The shielding control unit closes the lid when a medal insertion end signal from the receiving-unit medal detection unit is input, and the drive control unit outputs the closed state detection signal. The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the sliding type transport unit is driven. 12. The lid moving mechanism allows a closing operation of the lid by a manual operation, and the transport control unit drives the slide type transport unit when a closed state signal is input from the open / close state detection unit. The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the drive start switch can be operated after a closed state detection signal is input from the open / close state detection unit. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the shielding control unit closes the lid when the closed state detection signal is input from the open / close state detection unit. 15. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the drive start switch outputs a closed state command signal for closing the lid portion to the shielding control portion. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the lid moving mechanism allows a closing operation of the lid manually. 17. The gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein the drive control unit drives for a predetermined time each time an operation signal is input from the drive start switch. 18. 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. 19. The slide-type transfer unit has a front surface covered with the medal storage unit and is connected to a base 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 18, wherein the medal is sent out from the medal outlet. 20. The drive control unit drives the slide type transfer unit for a predetermined time required to transfer all the medals of the number that can be stored in the medal storage unit into the game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 18 or claim 19. 21. The drive control unit first drives the slide type transport unit for a predetermined time and then stops the drive, and drives the slide type transfer unit for a predetermined time each time a closed state signal is input from the open / close state detection unit. Claims 1 to 16 characterized by
A gaming machine according to any one of 1. 22. A medal detection unit in a storage unit for detecting the presence or absence of a medal in the medal storage unit, wherein the drive control unit inputs the medal presence signal from the medal detection unit in the storage unit to the slide type conveyance unit. 20. The gaming machine according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the gaming machine is continuously driven. 23. 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. 23. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 22. 24. The gaming machine according to claim 23, wherein the lid moving mechanism moves the lid via a clutch. 25. A game machine control method using medals as a game medium, wherein a medal receiving portion for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening opened and closed by a lid to an exit portion, and a medal receiving portion from the exit portion. A method of controlling a gaming machine, comprising: a slide-type transporting unit for transporting a lever to the inside of the gaming machine, wherein the lid is opened at least while a medal is inserted into the medal receiving unit. And the control method of the game machine. 26. A step of detecting an end of insertion of a medal in the medal receiving portion, a step of closing the lid when the end of insertion of the medal is detected, and a step of closing the lid. And driving the slide-type transport unit.
5. The method for controlling a gaming machine described in 5. 27. The method according to claim 25, 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. A method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 26. 28. The control method for the gaming machine according to claim 27, further comprising a step of enabling the drive start switch after detecting the medal. 29. A step of detecting a pressure from an operation direction of the lid 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. 29. The method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 24, further comprising: 30. A medal comprising a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening opened and closed by 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 of a gaming machine using as a game medium, for executing the step of opening the lid at least while a medal is inserted in the medal receiving portion. Computer program. 31. An information recording medium holding the computer program according to claim 30. 32. A medal comprising a mechanism for guiding a medal inserted into an insertion opening opened and closed by 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 for a gaming machine that uses as a game medium, the lid being provided at least while a medal is received in the medal receiving portion. A computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program for performing the step of releasing the body.