JP2003346606A - Switch for game machine and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a switch for a game machine capable of alleviating shock on an operating hand even in case of an operation of striking a grasped ball from above. <P>SOLUTION: The switch for the game machine 110 is provided with an operating lever 130, a turning shaft 180 vertical to the operating lever set near a tip of the operating lever 130, a grasping ball 134 of a spherical shape axially supported by the turning shaft in free turning within a given angle, and a switching means 150 for switching on and off. When the grasping ball 134 is pressed down, the operating lever 130 oscillates to put the switching means 150 from OFF to ON. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a switch for a game machine, and more particularly, to a switch for a game machine which performs switching by depressing a grip ball provided at the tip of an operation lever. The present invention also relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs switching by pushing down a grip ball provided at the tip of an operation lever to start rotation of a rotating reel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various types of gaming machines such as slot machines have been provided. In the past, mechanical slot machines were the mainstream, but in Japan today, electronic slot machines are the mainstream. Current electronic slot machines include, for example, three rotating reels, a start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel, a stop switch for stopping rotation of the rotating reel, and a slot switch for controlling the slot machine. Control device. When the start switch is operated, the rotation of all three reels is started. When the stop switch is operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped, and the rotation of all three reels is stopped. Then, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position, a winning is achieved and a predetermined profit is provided.

[0003] The start switch includes, for example, an operation lever, a spherical grip ball provided at the tip of the operation lever, and switching means for switching on and off. When the grip ball is pressed down, the operation lever swings, the switching means is turned on from off, and the rotation of all three rotating reels is started.

[0004]

By the way, in the current electronic slot machine, the grip ball of the start switch is often operated by hitting from above rather than pushing down. I felt a shock in my hand. In particular, when the number of games increases, a burden may be felt on a player's hand, and reduction of the burden has been demanded.

Accordingly, the invention of claim 1 provides a switch for a gaming machine which can reduce the impact on the operated hand even when the operation of hitting a grip ball from above is performed. The purpose is to do. (Purpose of Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 is to provide a switch for a gaming machine that can give a rhythm to the operational feeling of a player, in addition to the object of the invention of claim 1. .

(Object of Claim 3) In addition to the object of the invention described in Claim 2, the invention described in Claim 3 is a game in which control other than the start of rotation of the spinning reel and the lottery of winning or not is possible. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mechanical switch. (Object of Claim 4) It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the impact on the operated hand even when the operation of hitting the grip ball of the start switch from above is performed. And

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems (Claim 1) The invention described in claim 1 relates to a game machine switch (110). That is, the operating lever (130), a rotating shaft (180) provided near the tip of the operating lever (130), and being horizontal and perpendicular to the operating lever (130); 180) and a spherical gripping ball (134) rotatable within a range of a predetermined angle, and switching means (150) for switching on and off. ) Is depressed, the operation lever (130) swings, and the switching means (150) is formed to be turned on from off.

(Explanation of Terms) The “gaming machine (10)” includes, for example, a rotating reel (40) around which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
A game machine (10) including a control device for controlling the game machine (10), and more specifically, a game machine such as a slot machine. A pseudo game machine displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT may be used. More specifically, a so-called video game machine that depends on a television receiver for output means is also included in the “game machine (10)”.

The "operation lever (130)" has, for example, a shaft support (131) substantially at the center of its length, and is formed so as to be able to swing up and down around the shaft support (131).
The “rotation shaft (180)” is provided near the tip of the operation lever (130). Further, the rotation shaft (180) is formed horizontally and perpendicular to the operation lever (130). "Horizontal and perpendicular to the operating lever (130)" means this.

The "grip ball (134)" is supported by a rotating shaft (180), and is formed to be rotatable around the rotating shaft (180) within a predetermined angle range. The “predetermined angle” is, for example, 90 degrees, 45 degrees, or the like. (Operation) To start the game, the player operates the game machine switch (110) by hitting the grip ball (134) from above. Then, the grip ball (134) rotates around the rotation shaft (180), so that the impact on the operated hand is reduced. At the same time, the operation lever (130) swings and the switching means (1
50) is turned on from off, and the game starts.

(Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 limits the gaming machine switch according to claim 1. That is, the grip ball (134) includes a mechanism for returning to the origin in the rotating direction, and the origin return mechanism is formed so as to return the grip ball (134) after being depressed to the position before being depressed. And

(Explanation of terms) The "origin return mechanism" means that when the state before the operation of the gripping ball (134) is set as the origin, the player uses a resilient member such as a spring to rotate by operation of the player. It means a mechanism for returning the grip ball (134) to the origin. (Operation) Assume that the grip ball (134) is rotated by the operation of the player. Then, the origin returning mechanism returns the grip ball (134) to the origin. Therefore, the grip ball (134) is rotated by the operation, and eventually returns to the origin automatically, so that a rhythm can be given to the operational feeling of the player.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 limits the game machine switch according to claim 2 to the invention. That is, the game machine includes a control signal generating means for generating a control signal when the grip ball (134) is rotated from a position before the depression to a predetermined position by the depression, and the control signal controls a game in the gaming machine (10). It can be used as a signal to be performed.

(Explanation of terms) The "predetermined position" with respect to the rotation of the grip ball (134) is, for example, four times from the position before being pushed down.
It may be a position rotated to 5 degrees or 90 degrees, or a position at the maximum rotation angle. The "control signal generating means" generates a control signal when the grip ball (134) rotates from a position before being depressed to a predetermined position. The control signal generating means includes, for example, a grip ball (134)
It can be formed by providing a photo sensor, a contact switch, and the like inside the device.

The "control signal" can be used, for example, as a signal for performing another lottery (for example, a lottery for performing an effect or the like) different from a lottery for winning or not. Further, for example, it may be used as a signal for increasing a probability (for example, a winning probability) that is advantageous to the player in the game. (Action) By the operation of the player, the grip ball (134)
Is rotated from the pre-depressed position to the predetermined position, the control signal generating means generates a control signal. Then, on the basis of this control signal, control other than the start of rotation of the spinning reel and the lottery of winning or not can be performed, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 relates to a gaming machine (10). That is, a plurality of rotating reels (40) around which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a start switch (50) for starting rotation of the rotating reel (40), and a stop of rotation of the rotating reel (40). A stop switch (60) for controlling the game machine (10), and the start switch (50)
Are provided near the tip of the operating lever (130) and the operating lever (130), and are horizontal and operating lever (13).
0) and a rotation axis (180) perpendicular to this rotation axis (18).
0) and a spherical gripping ball (134) rotatable within a range of a predetermined angle, and switching means (150) for switching on and off.
When the operation lever (130) is depressed, the operation lever (130) swings, the switching means (150) is turned on from off, and the rotation of the rotating reel (40) is started. .

(Operation) In order to start the rotation of the spinning reel (40), the player holds a start switch (50).
Operate by touching (134) from above. Then, the grip ball (134) rotates around the rotation shaft (180), so that the impact on the operated hand is reduced. At the same time, the operation lever (13
0) swings, the switching means (150) turns from off to on, and the rotation of the rotating reel (40) starts.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) (Explanation of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 7 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of the gaming machine switch 110, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the gaming machine switch 110, and FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a gaming machine switch 11.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the gaming machine switch 110 in an operating state, and FIG. 7 is an external front view of the gaming machine 10.

(Gaming Machine 10) As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine 10 has a rectangular box-shaped housing 70. Further, inside the housing 70, three rotating reels 40 are provided side by side, and a front panel 71 is provided on the front surface of the housing 70, and almost in the center of the front panel 71, A symbol display window 72 is provided.

The symbol display window 72 is formed so that a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows can be displayed when the rotation of all three reels 40 is stopped. Specifically, when the rotation of the left rotating reel 40 stops, a total of three symbols are displayed, one each in the upper, middle and lower portions of the left portion of the symbol display window 72. The same applies to the center and right rotating reels 40. As a result, when the rotation of all three reels 40 stops, the symbol display window 72 is displayed.
, A total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are displayed. In addition, the arrangement pattern of the symbols in three columns and three rows displayed in the symbol display window 72 is called “roll”.

Below the symbol display window 72, a bet switch 74 for inserting stored medals, a settlement switch 75 for paying out stored medals, and a start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel 40. A gaming machine switch 110 as 50, a stop switch 60 for stopping rotation of the rotating reel 40, and the like are provided. Also,
A liquid crystal display 79 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 72, and an effect lamp 77 is provided above the symbol display window 72.

A payout port 80 is provided below the front panel 71.
Is provided below the payout opening 80. The gaming machine 10 includes a control device inside the housing 70. (Control Device) The control device is for controlling the gaming machine 10, and includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like.

The input means of this control device includes, for example, a closing switch 73, a bet switch 74, a settlement switch
75, game machine switch 11 as start switch 50
0, a stop switch 60, and the like. Further, as an output means of this control device, for example, a reel unit,
There are a hopper unit, a production lamp 77, a speaker 78, a liquid crystal display 79, and the like.

Further, in this control device, although the CPU executes a program stored in the ROM, detailed description and illustration are omitted, but the game control means, the lottery means, the stop control means, the winning determination means, etc. Function. (Bet Switch 74) The bet switch 74 is for reducing the number of stored medals and replacing the insertion of medals, and is provided diagonally below and left of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. ing.

(Settlement switch 75) The settlement switch 75 is for paying out the stored medals, and is provided diagonally to the lower left of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. (Game machine switch 110 as start switch 50)
The gaming machine switch 110 as the start switch 50
This is for starting the rotation of each rotating reel 40, and is provided diagonally below and left of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. Then, when the gaming machine switch 110 as the start switch 50 is operated, the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 starts.

The specific configuration and operation of the gaming machine switch 110 as the start switch 50 will be described later in detail. (Stop switch 60) The stop switch 60 is used to stop the rotation of each rotating reel 40.
As shown in FIG. 5, one piece is provided below each rotating reel 40. When the stop switch 60 provided below the left rotating reel 40 is operated, the rotation of the left rotating reel 40 is stopped, and when the stop switch 60 provided below the central rotating reel 40 is operated. When the rotation of the central rotating reel 40 is stopped and the stop switch 60 provided below the right rotating reel 40 is operated, the rotation of the right rotating reel 40 is stopped.

(Reel Unit) The reel unit comprises three stepping motors fixed side by side to the frame,
And three rotating reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor. Although not shown, the left, center, and right rotating reels 40 have "Red 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "bell", "cherry", and "Repl".
ay ", etc., in a predetermined arrangement, a total of 21
Are displayed.

(Hopper Unit) The hopper unit is for paying out medals to the player based on the result of the game, and is provided inside the housing 70. (Lamp for Effect 77) The effect lamp 77 is for notifying the player of a winning or a prize, and is provided above the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG.

(Speaker 78) The speaker 78 is for notifying a player of winning or winning, and is provided at a lower portion of the front of the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. (Liquid Crystal Display 79) The liquid crystal display 79 is for notifying a player of winning or winning, and is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG.

(Payout Port 80) The payout port 80 is for paying out medals, and is provided below the front panel 71. (Receiving tray 90) The receiving tray 90 is for receiving and storing the medals paid out from the payout port 80, and is provided below the payout port 80.

(Game control means) The game control means is for controlling a game. Hereinafter, a game in the gaming machine 10 will be described. When medals are inserted, the number of winning lines according to the number of inserted medals becomes valid. Here, the insertion of medals includes both insertion of medals from a medal insertion slot and insertion of medals by operating a bet switch. Further, when the gaming machine switch 110 as the start switch 50 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted, a lottery is performed by the lottery means and the rotation of all three reels 40 is started. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 60 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 60 stops. When all three stop switches 60 have been operated, the rotation of all three reels 40 stops. At this time, if a predetermined symbol is aligned on an effective pay line, a winning is achieved. Then, a number of medals according to the winning mode are credited or paid out from a medal payout exit 80. In addition, a predetermined profit may be given to the player instead of or together with the payout of the medal.

(Game Machine Switch 110 as Start Switch 50) The structure and operation of the game machine switch 110 as the start switch 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the gaming machine switch 110 as the start switch 50 includes a frame 120 and an operation lever 130 pivotally supported by the frame 120.
And a neutral return means 140 for returning the operation lever 130 to the neutral position, and a switching means 150 for switching on or off.

(Frame 120) As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the frame 120 includes a housing fixing portion 121 for fixing to the housing of the gaming machine 10, and a shaft supporting portion for supporting the operation lever 130. 122, a pressed surface 123 against which the pressed surface 144 of the spring receiving member 142 is pressed, and a substrate fixing portion 124 for fixing the substrate 151.

The housing fixing portion 121 is a portion fixed to the housing of the gaming machine 10. In addition, a rectangular plate-shaped decorative plate 170 is attached to the front surface of the housing fixing portion 121, and a cylindrical decorative body 171 is attached to the front surface of the decorative plate 170. The shaft support part 122 is a part for supporting the operation lever 130. The shaft support section 122 is provided behind the housing fixing section 121. Further, the shaft support 122 is formed in a shape such that two flat plates face each other. Further, the shaft support portion 122 is provided with two bearing holes 125 for mounting the support shaft 160.

The contact surface 123 is a contact surface of the spring receiving member 142.
144 is the contact surface. The pressure contact surface 123 is
2 is provided behind. The substrate fixing part 124 is
This is the part for fixing. This substrate fixing part 124
It is provided behind the pressed surface 123. Further, a square plate-shaped substrate 151 is fixed to the substrate fixing portion 124.
Further, a photo sensor 152 is mounted on the front surface of the substrate 151, and a connector 155 is mounted on the rear surface of the substrate 151.

(Operation lever 130) The operation lever 130 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 or FIG.
It has a shaft support 131 that is supported by the frame 120, a front protrusion 132 that protrudes forward from the shaft support 131, and a rear protrusion 133 that protrudes rearward from the shaft support 131.

The shaft support 131 is a portion that is supported by the frame 120. The shaft support 131 is provided substantially at the center of the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 130. In addition, the shaft support 131 includes:
A support shaft 160 is attached. And this support shaft 1
By attaching the 60 to the frame 120, the operation lever 130 is supported by the frame 120. Hereinafter, the shaft support of the operation lever 130 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a cylindrical rod-shaped support shaft 160 is used for the pivot of the operation lever 130. The support shaft 160 is inserted into two bearing holes 125 provided in the shaft support portion 122 of the frame 120 so that the frame 1
It is mounted horizontally and rotatable with respect to 20. Further, a circular support hole 161 is provided in the middle of the longitudinal direction of the support shaft 160. When the operation lever 130 is inserted into the support hole 161, the operation lever 130 is vertically attached to the support shaft 160. Further, the shaft support 131 of the operation lever 130 is located inside the support hole 161.

The support shaft 160 is vertically attached to the operation lever 130, and the support shaft 160 is horizontally and rotatably attached to the frame 120, so that the operation lever 130 is attached to the frame 120. It swings up and down. The front projection 132 is
This is a part that projects forward from the front. This forward projection
The tip of 132 protrudes forward from the decorative body 171. At the tip of the front protruding portion 132, a spherical gripping ball 134 is attached.

The rear protruding portion 133 is a portion protruding rearward from the shaft support 131. The rear end of the rear protruding portion 133 protrudes rearward from the pressed surface 123,
Is not reached. A return spring 141 as a neutral return means 140 is provided on the rear protruding portion 133.
And a spring receiving member 142 are attached. (Neutral return means 140) The neutral return means 140 is for returning the operation lever 130 to the neutral position. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the neutral return means 140 is provided with an operation lever 130.
A return spring 141 and a spring receiving member 142 are attached to the rear protruding portion 133.

(Spring receiving member 142)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the return spring 141 is attached to the shaft support 131 side. This spring receiving member 142
Has a circular mounting hole, and is attached to the rear projection 133 of the operation lever 130 so as to be fitted to the outside of the rear projection 133 of the operation lever 130. Further, the spring receiving member 142 is formed so that the inner diameter of the mounting hole is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the rear protruding portion 133, so that the spring receiving member 142 can slide along the longitudinal direction of the operation lever 130.

On the front surface of the spring receiving member 142,
A press contact surface 144 that presses against the press contact surface 123 of the frame 120 is provided. Further, a square bar-shaped rear projecting piece 145 projects rearward from the back surface of the spring receiving member 142. Further, at the rear end of the rear protruding piece 145, a light shielding portion 146 is provided to prevent light emitted from the light emitting portion of the photo sensor 152 from reaching the light receiving portion. Further, the rear protruding piece 145 and the light shielding portion 146 are
And are formed integrally with it. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gripping ball 134 is hit down from above and pushed down to swing the operation lever 130, the spring receiving member 142 also swings up and down. The 145 and the light shield 146 also swing up and down.

(Return Spring 141) The return spring 141 is attached to the rear of the spring receiving member 142 as shown in FIGS. The return spring 141 is formed in a coil shape, and is fitted to the outside of the rear projection 133 of the operation lever 130 so that the rear projection 133 of the operation lever 130 is formed.
Attached to.

The return spring 141 is connected to the operation lever 130.
Locking ring 147 locked at a predetermined position of rear projection 133 of
And a spring receiving ring 148 attached to the front of the locking ring 147, the rear end of which is fixed to a predetermined position of the rear protruding portion 133 of the operation lever 130. The return spring 141 is formed so that the front end thereof is pressed against the spring receiving member 142.
It is formed so as to urge in the direction.

The return spring 141 is connected to the spring receiving member 1.
By biasing 42 toward the shaft support 131, the pressure contact surface 144 of the spring receiving member 142 is pressed against the pressure contact surface 123 of the frame 120, whereby the operation lever 130 returns to the neutral position. It is. (Switching Means 150) The switching means 150 is for switching on or off, and
The photosensor 152 includes a photosensor 152 mounted on the device 1 and a light shielding portion 146 integrally formed with the spring receiving member 142.

The photo sensor 152 has a light emitting unit for emitting predetermined light, and a light receiving unit for receiving light emitted from the light emitting unit. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, when the operation lever 130 is at the neutral position, the light blocking unit 146 is located between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit, and the light emitted from the light emitting unit does not reach the light receiving unit. It has become. As shown in FIG. 6, when the gripping ball 134 is depressed by hitting it from above, and the operation lever 130 is swung, the light-shielding portion 146 is swung accordingly, and the light is emitted from the light-emitting portion. Light reaches the light receiving section.

If the light emitted from the light emitting unit does not reach the light receiving unit, the photo sensor 152 outputs Hi from the output terminal.
On the other hand, when the light emitted from the light emitting unit reaches the light receiving unit, the output terminal outputs a Lo level signal. That is, this switching means 150
The signal output from the output terminal is switched depending on whether or not the light emitted from the light emitting unit reaches the light receiving unit, thereby switching on or off.

(Grip Ball 134, Rotating Shaft 180, etc.) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a rotating shaft 180 is provided near the tip of the operating lever 130. Further, the rotation shaft 180 is formed horizontally and perpendicular to the operation lever 130. That is, the rotation shaft 180 is formed in parallel with the support shaft 160 that supports the operation lever 130. Therefore, even if the operation lever 130 swings, the rotation shaft 180 maintains the horizontal position. In addition, a gripping ball 134 is supported by the rotating shaft 180. Further, the grip ball 134 is formed so as to be rotatable around a rotary shaft 180 within a range of a predetermined angle. In addition, grip ball 13
4 is provided with an origin return mechanism in the rotation direction.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a rotary shaft hole 181 is provided near the tip of the operation lever 130. Further, the rotation shaft hole 181 is formed horizontally and perpendicular to the operation lever 130. At the tip of the operation lever 130, a fixing screw hole 182 orthogonal to the rotation shaft hole 181 is provided. And
The rotating shaft 180 is fixed to the vicinity of the distal end of the operation lever 130 by being inserted into the rotating shaft hole 181 and then tightened to a fixing screw 185 screwed into the fixing screw hole 182.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the home return mechanism includes a coil spring 183 mounted so as to perform home return in response to the rotation of the gripping ball 134, and a gripping ball for the coil spring 183. 134 spring mounting member 1 for mounting inside the rotating shaft 180
It consists of 84. Then, the player holds the ball 134
3 and FIG. 6
As shown in FIG. 5, the handle ball 134 rotates about 45 degrees about the rotation shaft 180 at the same time as the operation lever 130 swings.
Therefore, it is difficult for the impact to be transmitted to the hand of the player who hit the grip ball 134. When the operation lever 130 swings, the switching means 150 is turned on, and the rotation of all three reels 40 starts. In addition, the rotating grip ball
134 twists and contracts the coil spring 183 as shown in FIG. And this twisted coil spring
The repulsive force of 183 returns the grip ball 134 to the origin. For this reason, the grip ball 134 is rotated by the operation, and eventually automatically returns to the origin, thereby giving a rhythm to the operational feeling of the player.

In FIG. 4, D1 represents the diameter of the coil spring 183 when the grip ball 134 is located at the origin.
D2 is the diameter of the coil spring 183 when contracted by being twisted by the rotation of the grip ball 134. (Second Embodiment) (Control Signals Related to Rotation) Although not shown, a control signal that generates a control signal when the grip ball 134 rotates from a position before being depressed to a predetermined position by being depressed. It is also possible to provide a gaming machine 10 having a generating means, wherein the control signal can be used as a signal for controlling a game in the gaming machine 10.

The "predetermined position" with respect to the rotation of the grip ball 134
Is, for example, 45 degrees or 9 degrees from the position before pressing down.
It may be a position rotated to 0 degrees, a position at a maximum rotation angle, or the like. The “control signal generating means”
The control signal is generated when the grip ball 134 rotates from a position before being pressed down to a predetermined position. This control signal generating means can be formed, for example, by providing a photo sensor, a contact switch, and the like inside the grip ball 134.

The "control signal" can be used, for example, as a signal for performing another lottery (for example, a lottery for performing an effect or the like) different from a lottery for winning or not. Further, for example, it may be used as a signal for increasing a probability (for example, a winning probability) that is advantageous to the player in the game. As described above, when the grip ball 134 is rotated from the position before being pushed down to the predetermined position by the operation of the player, the control signal generating means generates a control signal. Then, based on this control signal, control other than the start of spinning of the spinning reel and the lottery of winning or not can be performed, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(Other Embodiments of Gaming Machine, etc.) The gaming machine switch 110 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the case where it is used for a slot machine. For example, a television receiver has a function as an output display device. It can also be provided as an operation lever in a so-called home video game device to be carried.

[0055]

(Effect of Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, even when the operation of hitting the gripping ball from above is performed, the switch for the gaming machine can reduce the impact on the operated hand. Could be provided.

(Effect of Claim 2) According to the invention of Claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of Claim 1, there is provided a switch for a gaming machine capable of giving a rhythm to the operational feeling of a player. I was able to. (Effect of Claim 3) According to the invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of Claim 2, a gaming machine capable of controlling other than the start of rotation of the spinning reel and the lottery of winning or not. Switch can be provided.

(Effect of Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, even when the operation of hitting the grip ball of the start switch from above is performed, a gaming machine capable of reducing the impact on the operated hand is provided. Could be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a three-part view of a main part of a game machine switch as a start switch used in a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of a game machine switch as a start switch used in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an essential part cross-sectional view of a game machine switch as a start switch used in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention in an operating state;

FIG. 4 is an essential part cross-sectional view in an operating state of a gaming machine switch as a start switch used in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a game machine switch as a start switch used in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view in an operating state of a game machine switch as a start switch used in the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an external front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Amusement machine 40 Spinning reel 50 Start switch 60 Stop switch 70 Case 71 Front panel 72 Symbol display window 74 Bet switch 75 Settlement switch 77 Direction lamp 78 Speaker 79 LCD display 80 Payout outlet 90 Pan 110 Game machine switch 120 Frame 121 Housing fixing part 122 Shaft supporting part 123 Pressure contact surface 124 Board fixing part 125 Bearing hole 130 Operating lever 131 Shaft supporting part 132 Front protruding part 133 Rear protruding part 134 Grip ball 140 Neutral return means 141 Return spring 142 Spring receiving member 144 Pressure contact surface 145 Rear projecting piece 146 Light blocking part 147 Locking ring 148 Spring receiving ring 150 Switching means 151 Substrate 152 Photosensor 155 Connector 160 Support shaft 161 Support hole 170 Decorative plate 171 Decoration body 180 Rotating shaft 181 Rotating shaft hole 182 For fixing screw Hole 183 Coil spring 184 Spring mounting member 185 Screw for fixing

Claims (4)

[Claims] An operating lever, a rotating shaft provided near the tip of the operating lever, being horizontal and perpendicular to the operating lever, and being pivotally supported by the rotating shaft and having a predetermined angle. A ball gripping ball rotatable within a range; and switching means for switching on and off. When the gripping ball is depressed, the operation lever swings and the switching means turns from off to on. A game machine switch characterized by being formed as described above. 2. The grip ball is provided with a mechanism for returning to the origin in a rotating direction, and the origin return mechanism is formed so as to return the grip ball after being pushed down to a position before being pushed down. The game machine switch according to claim 1. 3. A control signal generating means for generating a control signal when the grip ball rotates from a position before the pressing down to a predetermined position by the pressing down, wherein the control signal is a signal for controlling a game in the gaming machine. The game machine switch according to claim 2, wherein the switch is usable. 4. A game machine comprising: a plurality of rotating reels around which a plurality of symbols are displayed; a start switch for starting rotation of the rotating reel; a stop switch for stopping rotation of the rotating reel; A control device for controlling the start switch, wherein the start switch is provided with an operation lever, a rotation axis provided near the tip of the operation lever, and horizontal and perpendicular to the operation lever; A ball gripping ball, which is rotatably supported within a range of a predetermined angle, and switching means for switching on and off, when the gripping ball is pressed down, the operation lever swings. A gaming machine characterized in that the switching means is turned on from off and the rotation of the rotating reel is started.