JP2004073751A - Prize game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a prize game machine capable of reducing the manufacturing cost by preventing up-sizing of the game machine itself and complication of the control of the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: In a prize game, a player can acquire a prize by making the prize fall down into a prize acquisition hole by utilizing the reciprocation of a slide table. A plurality of slide tables are disposed around a cam, and by rotating the cam with one motor, all the plurality of slide tables are operated by one drive source. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a prize game machine on the premise of paying out prizes to the outside, and particularly to a mechanism related to a slide table.
[0002]
Problems to be solved by the prior art and the invention
In general, medals stored on a fixed table are pushed out by a slide table that reciprocates along the fixed table, and some medals are dropped into a drop hole by utilizing a ball-throwing phenomenon of medals accompanying the pushing operation. Thus, prize game machines configured to pay out medals to game players are well known.
[0003]
A typical example of this type of medal payout prize game machine is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2945662.
[0004]
The medal payout prize game machine proposed in this patent publication includes a drive device for reciprocating a slide table in a predetermined direction. The driving device includes a motor that generates a driving force for the slide table, and a conversion mechanism that converts a rotational motion of the motor into a reciprocating motion of the slide table in a predetermined direction. Is configured to change the stroke amount.
[0005]
By the way, recently, a prize game machine configured to drop a prize from a fixed table by a reciprocating motion of a slide table and pay it out to the outside has been spreading.
[0006]
This kind of prize payout prize game machine not only gives a game player a game characteristic different from the medal payout prize game machine but also allows a plurality of game players to play a game at the same time. Features. Therefore, a number of slide tables corresponding to the maximum number of game players is required.
[0007]
In such a prize payout type prize game machine, a motor must be provided for each slide table even if the slide table driving device according to the above-mentioned patent publication is simply applied. Therefore, in addition to the fact that the size of the game machine itself becomes large and the control of the game machine becomes complicated, the manufacturing cost is actually increased.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above technical problems, and provides a prize game machine that can prevent the game machine itself from becoming larger and complicating the control of the game machine, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost. Aim.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a prize game machine according to the present invention includes a game mode in which a prize is dropped out of a fixed table and paid out to the outside, and a ridge and a valley are provided on a peripheral surface. And a gear-shaped cam formed continuously in an analog wave manner, and a plurality of gear-shaped cams arranged at predetermined intervals around the cam and reciprocating on the fixed table in order to push and drop the prize. A slide table, a drive source for rotating the cam, and a front end connected to each of the slide tables and a rear end abutting on the peripheral surface of the cam. A transmission member that converts the driving force of the cam into a linear motion and transmits the driving force of the cam to each of the slide tables; and a biasing unit that biases a rear end of the transmission member toward the rotation center of the cam. Ri, by rotating the cam is configured as a stroke amount of all of the slide table above is continuously changed.
[0010]
In the above configuration, all the slide tables are reciprocated by one drive source. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game machine itself from becoming large and the control of the game machine from becoming complicated. As a result, it contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost.
[0011]
The prize game machine further includes a turntable on which a prize is placed and which rotates above the fixed table, and the drive source simultaneously rotates both the turntable and the cam.
[0012]
In the above-described configuration, a drive source is shared between both the slide table and the turntable, and one slide source reciprocates all the slide tables and rotates the turntable. Therefore, even if a turntable is added to give a more impactful game to the game player, it is possible to prevent the game machine itself from becoming large and the control of the game machine from becoming complicated, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.
[0013]
In the above prize game machine, the cam is formed by vertically stacking a plurality of cams having at least one of a circumference, a height of a peak with respect to a valley, the number of the ridges and valleys, and an outer diameter different from each other. And a switching mechanism for selectively switching a cam to be brought into contact with a rear end of the transmission member from among the plurality of cams.
[0014]
According to the above configuration, the stroke length of the slide table, the stroke position of the slide table with respect to the fixed table, and the stroke cycle of the slide table are variously and appropriately changed in accordance with the size and type of the prize or the payout rate of the prize. can do. Therefore, appropriate adjustments can be made according to the type and size of the prize handled by the store or the payout rate of the prize.
[0015]
The plurality of cams are two, and the switching mechanism is opened at a rear end surface of the slide table, and moves the transmission member rotatably around an axis and along a slide direction of the slide table. An insertion hole for guiding freely, a lever extending from a front end of the transmission member in a direction intersecting with an extension direction of the transmission member, a lever knob opening on a lower surface of the slide table, and one cam When the lever is rotated in a predetermined direction while the rear end of the transmission member is in contact with the peripheral surface of the other cam, the rear end of the transmission member is selected. In order to select the other cam, the lever is moved in the opposite direction from the state where the rear end of the transmission member is in contact with the peripheral surface of one cam. Rotate to When doing so, and means for contact with the peripheral surface of the other cam to the selected rear portion of the transmission member.
[0016]
In the above configuration, the stroke adjusting operation of the slide table can be achieved only by turning the lever. Therefore, the prize payout rate setting operation on the store side is speeded up and simplified.
[0017]
The transmission member is rotatably supported at its rear end and includes a rolling element that rolls along the peripheral surface of the cam.
[0018]
According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce friction between the peripheral surface of the cam and the rear end of the transmission member, which is generated when the cam rotates. As a result, the reciprocating motion of the slide table is performed smoothly.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0020]
1. Appearance configuration
With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, prize game machine 1 according to the present embodiment drops prizes stored in housing 2 (including prizes stored in containers) from fixed table 6. , A game mode in which the game is paid out of the housing 2.
[0021]
The casing 2 has a circular planar shape, and is divided into nine parts along the circular circumferential direction. That is, in the housing 2, one of the divided areas is a maintenance area 3A, and the remaining eight areas are a play area 3B. In each play area 3B, operation means 4 including an operation panel for a game player to execute a game input is arranged.
[0022]
On the peripheral surface of the housing 2, a prize payout opening 5 is formed corresponding to each play area 3B. The prize payout opening 5 is for paying out prizes dropped from the leading edge of the fixed table 6 to the outside of the housing 2, and is provided at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction of the housing 2. It is open.
[0023]
A premium storage space 8 is formed in the housing 2 by being separated from the outside by a transparent cover 7. In the prize accommodation space 8, a turntable 9 on which prizes are placed, a slide table 10 provided below the turntable 9 in a direction normal to the turntable 9, and prizes are placed under the slide table 10. Transfer means 11 for transferring the prize placed on the fixed table 6 and the turntable 9 to the slide table 10 or the fixed table 6, and provided above the turntable 9 to release the prize when the jackpot is won. Spheres 12 and the like are arranged.
[0024]
The transparent cover 7 is provided for each of the maintenance area 3A and each play area 3B. That is, through the transparent cover 7, the fixed table 6, the turntable 9, the slide table 10, the transfer unit 11, the sphere 12, and the like can be visually recognized from the outside of the housing 2.
[0025]
In particular, the transparent cover 7 in the maintenance area 3A can be opened and closed by an opening and closing mechanism (not shown). Therefore, the clerk at the game center can execute the maintenance from the maintenance area 3A without hindering the progress of the game by the game player playing the game in the play area 3B. Here, maintenance refers to the act of exchanging or replenishing prizes placed on the turntable 9 and / or the slide table 10 or the fixed table 6, and adjusting the stroke of the slide table 10 to provide prizes. This is a concept that includes the act of setting the payout ratio of
[0026]
The fixed table 6 has a rectangular planar shape, and a prize drop-out opening 13 is formed outside the leading edge of the fixed table 6 so as to correspond to each play area 3B. The prize dropout 13 is provided with a predetermined opening diameter outside the slide table 10 in the sliding direction, and communicates with the prize payout opening 5. Although not shown, the prize drop opening 13 is provided with a shutter for opening and closing the opening.
[0027]
The turntable 9 has a circular planar shape, and rotates along the circumferential direction of the housing 2 above the fixed table 6.
[0028]
The slide table 10 has a rectangular planar shape, and is provided under the turntable 9 at a predetermined interval along the circumferential direction of the turntable 9 (a state corresponding to each play area 3B). It protrudes from the periphery of the turntable 9 toward the prize drop 13. Therefore, the slide table 10 reciprocates along the normal direction of the housing 2 on the fixed table 6 in order to push the prize and drop it on the prize drop 13. The width of the slide table 10 and the width of the fixed table 6 substantially match the width of the prize drop 13.
[0029]
The transfer means 11 is located above the turntable 9 in a state between the fixed table 6 and the turntable 9 at a predetermined interval along the circumferential direction of the turntable 9 (a state corresponding to each play area 3B). It is provided in. Therefore, the transfer means 11 can exhibit its intended function without hindering the reciprocating movement of the slide table 10.
[0030]
The sphere 12 is configured to be openable and closable, and is hung rotatably along the circumferential direction of the housing 2 on the ceiling of the prize storage space 8.
[0031]
That is, in the prize game machine 1, when the game player operates the operation unit 4, the prize placed on the turntable 9 is scooped by the transfer unit 11 and transferred to the slide table 10 or the fixed table 6. . When the prize is transferred onto the slide table 10 or the fixed table 6, the slide table 10 reciprocates, whereby the prizes come into contact with each other and drop into the prize drop opening 13 opened below the leading edge of the fixed table 6. Then, the dropped prize is discharged from the prize payout port 5.
[0032]
2. Configuration of slide mechanism of slide table
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, slide table 10 reciprocates along the normal direction of housing 2. The slide table 10 is a hollow body without a bottom, and a pair of auxiliary rollers 101A that slide on the upper surface of the fixed table 6 during reciprocating motion are provided on both inner sides.
[0033]
Based on the above prerequisites, the slide mechanism of the slide table 10 includes the following elements as shown in FIGS.
(1) Cams 14A and 14B which are fitted into the rotary shaft 15 of the turntable 9 in two stages, upper and lower.
(2) A motor 16 for simultaneously rotating and driving both the turntable 9 and the cams 14A and 14B.
(3) Transmission means 17 for transmitting the rotating force of motor 16 to rotating shaft 15
(4) The front end is connected to the slide table 10 and the rear end is in contact with the peripheral surface of the upper cam 14A or the lower cam 14B, and converts the rotational motion of the upper cam 14A or the lower cam 14B into a linear motion. Transmission member 18 for transmitting the driving force of the upper cam 14A or the lower cam 14B to the slide table 10
(5) A spring 19 for urging the rear end of the transmission member 18 toward the center of rotation of the cams 14A and 14B.
[0034]
The cams 14A and 14B rotate coaxially with the turntable 9 between the fixed table 6 and the turntable 9, and have a gear shape in plan view. In other words, peaks and valleys are formed continuously on the peripheral surfaces of the cams 14A and 14B in the form of smooth analog waves.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 4, the shapes of the cams 14A and 14B are similar to each other. That is, the cams 14A and 14B have the same peak height and the same number of peaks and valleys with respect to the valleys, but have different circumferences and outer shapes. The outer dimensions of the upper cam 14A are set larger than the outer dimensions of the lower cam 14B. Therefore, the upper cam 14A is used to increase the stroke length of the slide table 10, while the lower cam 14B is used to reduce the stroke length of the slide table 10.
[0036]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the motor 16 is disposed below the fixed table 6 and separated from the rotation centers (rotation shafts 15) of both the turntable 9 and the cams 14A and 14B.
[0037]
The transmission means 17 includes a small pulley 171 which is integrally rotatably fitted to the output shaft 16A of the motor 16, a large pulley 172 which is integrally rotatably fitted to the rotary shaft 15 below the fixed table 6, and a small pulley. 171 and an endless pulley belt 173 wound around both the large pulley 171 and the large pulley 172. The rotational force of the motor 16 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 15 via a small pulley 171, a pulley belt 173, and a large pulley 172.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 5, the transmission member 18 is inserted through the rear end surface of the slide table 10, and is provided on a rod 181 extending along the slide direction of the slide table 10 and on a peripheral surface of the upper cam 14 </ b> A or the lower cam 14 </ b> B. A rolling roller 182 that rolls along and a support 184 that is connected to the rear end of the rod 181 and rotatably supports the rolling roller 182 about a shaft 183.
[0039]
A U-shaped support angle 185 is fitted into a portion where the rod 181 is inserted into the slide table 10, and the rod 181 is inserted into insertion holes 185A provided at both end surfaces of the support angle 185, and a bearing is provided. It is rotatably supported by. In addition, the weight of the support angle 185 is used to absorb the deflection of the rod 181 in the direction intersecting the axial direction that occurs when the slide table 10 slides. The connection between the rear end of the rod 181 and the support 184 is fixed by welding or the like.
[0040]
The tension spring 19 is disposed between the slide table 10 and the cams 14A and 14B. One end of the tension spring 19 is attached to a spring stay 102 attached to the rear end surface of the slide table 10, while the other end is connected to the other. The end is attached to a support bolt 103 planted on the base A on which the fixed table 6 is placed near the peripheral surface of the cam 14A, and the slide table 10 and the transmission member 18 are extended to the cam 14A. , 14B toward the center of rotation.
[0041]
That is, the slide mechanism is configured to continuously change the stroke amount of the slide table 10 by rotating the cams 14A and 14B.
[0042]
3. Configuration of cam switching mechanism
In the present embodiment, the cam to be brought into contact with the rolling roller 182 is selectively switched from the two cams 14A and 14B, and the slide table 10 is selected according to the type or size of the premium or the payout rate of the premium. Stroke length can be changed.
[0043]
5A and 5B, the cam switching mechanism includes the following elements.
(1) Insertion holes 185A opened at both end surfaces of a support angle 185 provided inside the slide table 10 to guide the rod 181 rotatably around an axis.
(2) The lever 20 extending from the front end of the rod 181 in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rod 181 extends.
(3) Lever opening B that opens through the upper and lower surfaces of the fixed table 6
[0044]
The lever 20 is formed integrally with the front end of the rod 181. The length of the lever 20 is adjusted by rotating the lever 20 clockwise or counterclockwise by 180 degrees so as to pass through the opening space of the lever opening B. It is set so that it can be received by the peripheral part of the mouth B.
[0045]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the connection point between the rod 181 and the support 184 is set at a position vertically phased from the center of the rolling surface of the rolling roller 182, and The combined thickness of the cams 14 </ b> A and 14 </ b> B is set to be within the height of the slide table 10.
[0046]
Therefore, in the switching mechanism, in order to select the upper cam 14A and shorten the stroke length of the slide table 10, the rolling roller 182 is in contact with the peripheral surface of the lower cam 14B (in FIG. When the lever 20 is rotated clockwise from (shown in FIG. 3), the rolling roller 182 comes into contact with the peripheral surface of the selected upper cam 14A (shown by a solid line in FIG. 3). On the other hand, in order to select the lower cam 14B and increase the stroke length of the slide table 10, the lever 20 is moved from a state in which the rolling roller 182 is in contact with the peripheral surface of the upper cam 14A (shown by a solid line in FIG. 3). When the rotation operation is performed in the counterclockwise direction, the rolling roller 182 comes into contact with the selected peripheral surface of the lower cam 14B (indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 3).
[0047]
In the following description, when both the upper cam 14A and the lower cam 14B are collectively referred to as "cam 14".
[0048]
4. Electrical configuration
Referring to FIG. 6, reference numeral C denotes control means for controlling the control center, and the following elements are connected to control means C.
(1) Operation means 4
(2) Premium transfer means 11
(3) Motor 16
(4) Power supply 21 composed of outlets and transformers
(5) A coin selector 22 provided near the operation means 4 for each play area 3B
(6) Lottery means 23 which is activated on condition that coins of a predetermined amount are inserted into the coin selector 22.
(7) Jackpot effecting means 24 that includes the sphere 12 and is activated when the result of the lottery by the lottery means 23 is a jackpot win.
(8) A storage program 25 for storing an effect program of the jackpot effect means 24, a random number used at the time of the lottery by the lottery means 23, and various control programs.
(9) The prize falls to the prize drop port 13 and a payout detection sensor 26 that detects that the dropped prize has been paid out from the prize payout port 5.
[0049]
5. Game flow
Referring to FIG. 7, when the power supply 21 of the game machine is connected to the fixed power supply of the game center to turn on the switch, the control means C determines the predetermined amount of money based on the detection signal from the coin selector 22. Wait for a coin to be inserted (step S1).
[0050]
When a predetermined amount of coins is inserted, the control means C causes the lottery means 23 to execute a jackpot lottery while referring to the random numbers stored in the storage means 25 (step S2). The lottery process of this jackpot lottery is displayed on a 7-segment display (not shown) provided near the operation means 4. This display is one of the jackpot effect means 24.
[0051]
Next, the control means C determines whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a winning (step S3). Here, if the jackpot has been won, the control means C operates the jackpot effect means 24 to perform a jackpot effect (step S4). Specifically, the sphere 12 starts moving along the circumferential direction in the prize storage space 8, stops at the winning play area 3B, opens the sphere 12, and removes the prize in the sphere 12 from the play area 3B. Release to the prize drop 13. If the sphere 12 moves at the same time as the start of the lottery in step S2 and is stopped in the game player's play area 3B, the game is rendered to be a winning. The feeling can be enhanced. When the jackpot effect processing ends, the control means C shifts the processing to step S5. On the other hand, when the winning is not achieved, the control means C shifts the processing to step S5 without performing the jackpot effect processing.
[0052]
In step S5, the control means C starts the shovel game. Here, the shovel game means that the transfer means 11 is operated as the game player operates the operation means 4, and the transfer means 11 scoops up the prize placed on the turntable 9 to slide the prize on the slide table. 10 and / or fixed table 6, and the transferred prizes and the prizes already on the slide table 10 and / or the fixed table 6 collide with each other, and the reciprocating motion of the slide table 10 causes the prize drop 13. Is a game in which a prize is dropped and a prize is obtained from the prize payout port 5.
[0053]
Some or all of the prizes transferred from the turntable 9 to the slide table 10 are dropped onto the fixed table 6 by the sliding movement of the slide table 10 so as to be relatively pushed out on the outer peripheral surface of the turntable 9. You. In addition, the prize dropped on the fixed table 6 by the sliding motion of the slide table 10 and the prize originally on the fixed table 6 are directly or indirectly moved toward the prize drop 13 on the front end face of the slide table 10. The target (via the prize) is pressed. The prizes dropped from both side edges of the fixed table 6 are collected by the game machine.
[0054]
When the shovel game is started, the control means C determines whether or not the prize has been paid out from the prize payout opening 5 based on the detection signal from the payout detection sensor 26 (step S6). Here, when the prize is paid out from the prize payout opening 5, the control means C executes payout appearance in accordance with the program stored in the storage means 25 (step S7). Specifically, the notification means (not shown) is operated to notify the game player that the prize has been paid out successfully. When the payout appearance ends, the control means C ends the game. On the other hand, when the prize is not paid out from the prize payout opening 5, the control means C ends the game without performing the payout appearance.
[0055]
6. Slide operation of slide table
When the motor 16 is driven, the torque of the output shaft 16A of the motor 16 is transmitted to the rotation shaft 15 via the small pulley 171, the pulley belt 173, and the large pulley 172. Then, both the turntable 9 and the cam 14 rotate simultaneously. The rotation of the cam 14 causes the slide table 10 to reciprocate continuously on the fixed table 6. At this time, the rolling roller 182 of the transmission member 18 rolls along the peripheral surface of the cam 14.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the ridge of the cam 14 comes into contact with the rolling roller 182, the transmission member 18 resists the urging force of the spring 19 and the rotation center of the cam 14 (the rotation shaft 15). Pressed in the direction away from the Therefore, the slide table 10 is pushed out in a direction approaching the prize drop-off opening 13 (on the near side as viewed from the game player).
[0057]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the valley of the cam 14 comes into contact with the rolling roller 182, the transmission member 18 is released from the pressing force of the cam 14, and the urging force of the spring 19 It is moved in a direction approaching the rotation center (rotation axis 15). Therefore, the slide table 10 is drawn toward the direction away from the prize drop 13 (the back side as viewed from the game player).
[0058]
7. Cam switching operation
As shown by a dashed line in FIG. 3, when the rolling roller 182 is in contact with the peripheral surface of the lower cam 14 </ b> B, the lever is picked from below the slide table 10, and the lever 20 is opened through the lever opening B. When the rod 181 is rotated clockwise by 180 degrees around the axis to rotate 180 degrees clockwise (see FIG. 5) so as to pass through the space, the rolling roller 182 becomes a solid line in FIG. As shown in the figure, the upper cam 14A comes into contact with the peripheral surface. When the motor 16 is driven in this state, the stroke length of the slide table 10 increases.
[0059]
On the other hand, as shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the lever is picked from below the slide table 10 while the rolling roller 182 is in contact with the peripheral surface of the upper cam 14A. When the rod 181 is rotated 180 degrees counterclockwise (see FIG. 6) so as to pass through the space, and the rod 181 is rotated 180 degrees clockwise around the axis, the rolling roller 182 is rotated in FIG. As shown by the one-dot chain line, it comes into contact with the peripheral surface of the lower cam 14B. When the motor 16 is driven in this state, the stroke length of the slide table 10 becomes short.
[0060]
8. Action / effect
According to the present embodiment, the following operations and effects are achieved.
[0061]
(1) All the slide tables 10 are reciprocated by one motor 16. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game machine itself from becoming large and the control of the game machine from becoming complicated. As a result, it contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost.
[0062]
(2) The motor 16 is shared between both the slide table 10 and the turntable 9, and all the slide tables 10 are reciprocated and the turntable 9 is rotated by one shared motor 16. ing. Therefore, the present prize game machine 1 is provided with the turntable 9 in order to give the game player a more impactful game, but the effect of the above (1) is ensured.
[0063]
(3) The cam contacting the rolling roller 182 of the transmission member 18 is selectively switched from among the plurality of cams 14. Therefore, the stroke length of the slide table 10, the stroke position of the slide table 10 with respect to the fixed table 6, and the stroke cycle of the slide table 10 are varied according to the size and type (material, shape, etc.) of the premium, or the payout rate of the premium. And it can be changed appropriately. As a result, the game center can make appropriate adjustments according to the size, type (material, shape, etc.), payout rate, and the like of the prize.
[0064]
(4) In particular, only by rotating the lever 20, the upper and lower two cams 14A and 14B are selectively switched to accomplish the stroke adjustment work of the slide table 10. Therefore, the stroke adjustment (setting) work on the game center side is speeded up and simplified.
[0065]
(5) A rolling roller 182 that rolls along the peripheral surface of the cam 14 is provided at the rear end of the transmission member 18. Therefore, friction between the peripheral surface of the cam 14 and the rear end of the transmission member 18 that occurs when the cam 14 rotates can be reduced. As a result, the reciprocating motion of the slide table 10 is performed smoothly.
[0066]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is a matter of course that various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game machine itself from becoming large and the control of the game machine from becoming complicated, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a prize game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a prize game machine.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the prize game machine.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a simplified configuration of a drive system of a turntable and a cam.
5A is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a configuration of a slide table and its related members, and FIG. 5B is a schematic sectional view showing a configuration of a slide table and its related members.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize game machine.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game flow of the prize game machine;
FIG. 8 is a simplified perspective view showing the slide operation of the slide table.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Prize game machine
6 fixed table
9 Turntable
10 Slide table
185A insertion hole
B lever handle
13 prize drop
14 (14A, 14B) cam
15 Rotation axis
16 motor
16A output shaft
17 Transmission means
171 Small pulley
172 Large pulley
173 pulley belt
18 Transmission member
181 rod
182 Rolling roller
183 axes
184 support
19 Extension spring
20 lever

Claims (5)

It includes a game mode in which a premium is dropped from a fixed table to pay out to the outside,
A gear-shaped cam in which a peak and a valley are continuously formed in an analog wave on a peripheral surface,
A plurality of slide tables arranged at predetermined intervals around the cam, reciprocating on the fixed table to push and drop the prize,
A drive source for rotating the cam,
A front end is connected to each of the slide tables, and a rear end of the slide table is in contact with the peripheral surface of the cam. A transmission member for transmitting to the
Biasing means for biasing the rear end of the transmission member toward the rotation center of the cam,
A prize game machine, wherein the stroke amounts of all the slide tables are continuously changed by rotating the cam. The prize game machine according to claim 1,
A prize is placed, and further comprises a turntable that rotates above the fixed table,
A prize game machine, wherein the drive source simultaneously rotates both the turntable and the cam. The prize game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The cam has a structure in which a plurality of cams having different circumferential lengths, heights of the ridges with respect to the valleys, the number of the ridges and valleys, and at least one of the outer diameters are vertically stacked,
A switching mechanism for selectively switching a cam to be brought into contact with a rear end of the transmission member from among the plurality of cams is further provided. The prize game machine according to claim 3,
The plurality of cams are two,
The above switching mechanism,
An insertion hole opened in the rear end surface of the slide table, for guiding the transmission member rotatably around an axis and movably along the slide direction of the slide table;
A lever extending from a front end of the transmission member along a direction intersecting an extension direction of the transmission member;
A lever knob opening on the lower surface of the slide table,
When the lever is rotated in a predetermined direction from a state where the rear end of the transmission member is in contact with the peripheral surface of the other cam to select one cam, the rear end of the transmission member In order to select the other cam, the lever is moved from a state where the rear end of the transmission member is in contact with the peripheral surface of one cam while the other portion is brought into contact with the peripheral surface of the selected cam. Means for bringing the rear end of the transmission member into contact with the peripheral surface of the other selected cam when the rotation operation is performed in the opposite direction. The prize game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The transmission member,
It is characterized in that it includes a rolling element rotatably supported at its rear end and rolling along the peripheral surface of the cam.

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