JP2004154171A - Ashtray attaching device of game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ashtray attaching device in which an ashtray can be inverted so as not to obstruct a game at the time of nonuse by simple constitution. <P>SOLUTION: The ashtray attaching device is provided with a holder 43, a first supporting shaft 45 and a second supporting shaft 47 formed on both side walls of the ashtray 41 respectively, and guide parts 49 formed on both side faces of the holder 43 respectively. Then, the first supporting shaft 45 is installed at the almost center part of both left and right side wall outer peripheral surfaces of the ashtray 41 and the second supporting shaft 47 is installed at a slightly rear upward position compared to the first supporting shaft 45. Also, the respective guide parts 49 are provided with a straight moving guide groove 491 to which the first supporting shaft 45 is fitted, an almost semicircular inverted guide groove 493 to which the second supporting shaft 47 is fitted, and a pair of auxiliary guide grooves 495a and 495b parallel to the moving guide groove 491, which are formed in a pair continuously to both ends of the inverted guide groove 493 respectively at positions in point symmetry to the moving guide groove 491, and to which the second supporting shaft 47 is fitted to guide the front and back movement of the ashtray 41. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine, which is provided on a panel for closing the front surface of a gaming machine housing so as to be openable and closable, and attaches an ashtray to the panel.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine, one side of a panel large enough to cover the entire front surface is rotatably supported by a hinge in a box-shaped housing having an open front surface. The front surface is closed and is opened and closed by an opening / closing device having a lock function provided with a cylinder lock.
[0003]
At the bottom of such a panel, an ashtray is usually provided adjacent to the left side of the medal tray, so that players can play while smoking, and conventionally it can be rotated so that it can be easily cleaned An ashtray is attached to the panel. However, with the increasing number of non-smokers in recent years, in consideration of non-smokers, blind spots etc. are stuck on the ashtray provided in the gaming machine to make it impossible to use the ashtray, and in a specific place called a smoking corner The number of pachinko parlors that can use only the installed ashtrays is increasing.
[0004]
However, it is necessary to separately prepare a blind plate or the like for closing the ashtray on the hall side, which imposes a large burden and labor on the hall manager, which is not preferable.
[0005]
On the other hand, recently, a holder having a top wall that covers the upper opening of the ashtray from above is provided, and when not in use, the ashtray is pushed into the holder so that the ashtray cannot be used. Is partially exposed, and at the time of cleaning, the ashtray is swung downward at the front end from the use position (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-252 (page 4, FIG. 3-5)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional ashtray, a holder having a top wall that covers the upper opening of the ashtray from above is required as a holder, and there has been a problem that the configuration is complicated. Furthermore, once the ashtray is pulled out, the ashtray can be used easily.To make the ashtray completely unusable, the front of the holder must be closed, and a separate closing member must be prepared. Occurs. However, once the front surface of the holder is closed by the closing member, there is a new problem that it takes excessive time to remove the closing member.
[0008]
Further, in the case of a conventional ashtray, since the holder is provided at a position recessed inside the panel so as not to protrude from the panel, there is a problem that a space for disposing the holder must be secured in the panel.
[0009]
On the other hand, in the case of a gaming machine in which a space for a holder inside such a panel is unnecessary and a medal tray and an ashtray are arranged so as to protrude forward from the panel, the size of the holder is increased, and the holder becomes a hindrance to the game. Could be.
[0010]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ashtray mounting device that can turn over an ashtray with a simple configuration so as not to hinder a game when not in use.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is provided on a panel that is provided on a panel for closing a front surface of a gaming machine housing so as to be openable and closable, and is provided on the panel in an ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine that attaches an ashtray to the panel. A holder, a first support shaft provided on one of both sides of the ashtray or the holder, and a second support shaft provided on one of both sides of the ashtray or the holder in parallel with the first support shaft And a guide portion provided on the other side surface of the other side of the ashtray or the holder, wherein the first and second support shafts are fitted and rotatably and movably support the ashtray. (Claim 1).
[0012]
According to such a configuration, the ashtray is rotatably and movably supported by the two shafts of the first support shaft and the second support shaft and the guide portion into which they are inserted, so that the ashtray is not used. In some cases, the ashtray can be kept in a state where it does not hinder the game by inverting the ashtray, and the ashtray can be held in an unusable state without using a closing member or the like as in the related art.
[0013]
On the other hand, in order to return the ashtray to the usable state, the inverted ashtray may be reversed to the original state, and it is not necessary to remove the closing member and the like as in the conventional case, and the ashtray is easily returned to the usable state. be able to.
[0014]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, in the invention described in claim 1, the guide portion includes a linear movement guide groove that is fitted with the first support shaft and guides the ashtray in a horizontal direction. (2) A substantially semicircular reversing guide groove into which the support shaft is inserted to guide the reversal of the ashtray; and a point symmetrical position with respect to the center of the moving guide groove as a center of symmetry, and at both ends of the reversing guide groove, respectively. An auxiliary guide groove which is formed in a pair and is parallel to the movement guide groove for guiding the horizontal movement of the ashtray by inserting the second support shaft is provided (claim 2). ).
[0015]
According to such a configuration, when the ashtray is inverted from the usable state to the unusable state, the ashtray is moved, for example, forward along the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove, and then along the inverted guide groove. The ashtray may be inverted, and then the ashtray may be moved rearward, for example, along the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove. In the case where the ashtray is inverted from the unusable state to the usable state, the operation may be reversed.
[0016]
Therefore, the ashtray can be easily switched between the usable state and the unusable state.
[0017]
Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the invention described in claim 2, the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove are formed so as to be inclined downward in the pushing direction of the ashtray (claim). 3). According to such a configuration, in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray, the load of the ashtray is applied in one direction along the inclined moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove, so that the ashtray can be used and the ashtray can be used. It can be stably maintained in the unusable state.
[0018]
Also, in the present invention according to claim 1, the first support shaft is longer and thinner than the second support shaft, and the guide portion is configured such that the second support shaft is inserted into the ashtray. A P-shaped reversing guide groove for guiding reversal and movement, and formed so as to be deeper and narrower than the reversing guide groove so as to overlap with a linear portion of the reversing guide groove, and to be fitted with the first support shaft; A linear moving guide groove for guiding the horizontal movement of the ashtray is provided (claim 4).
[0019]
According to such a configuration, when inverting the ashtray from the usable state to the unusable state, the ashtray is moved forward, for example, along the straight portion of the moving guide groove and the inversion guide groove, and then inverted. The ashtray may be inverted, for example, along the guide groove, and thereafter, the ashtray may be moved rearward, for example, along the linear portion of the moving guide groove and the inverted guide groove. In the case where the ashtray is inverted from the unusable state to the usable state, the operation may be reversed.
[0020]
Therefore, the ashtray can be easily switched between the usable state and the unusable state.
[0021]
According to the present invention, in the invention described in claim 4, the moving guide groove and the straight portion of the reversing guide groove are formed so as to be inclined downward in the pushing direction of the ashtray. It is a feature (claim 5).
[0022]
According to such a configuration, in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray, the load of the ashtray is applied in one direction along the inclined moving guide groove and the straight portion of the reversing guide groove. Can be stably held in the usable state and the unusable state.
[0023]
Further, the present invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a medal receiver provided on the panel for receiving a payout medal, wherein the holder is disposed adjacent to the medal receiver, and (Claim 6).
[0024]
According to such a configuration, since a part of the holder is configured by the medal holder, it is possible to reduce the number of constituent members of the holder and prevent the holder from being enlarged.
[0025]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(1st Embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a front view of the slot machine, FIGS. 2 to 6 are perspective views of an ashtray for explaining the reversing operation, FIG. 7 is a right side view of the ashtray, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are right sides of the ashtray for explaining the reversing operation. FIG.
[0026]
The slot machine according to the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1, the front opening of the housing 3 is openably and closably closed by the front panel 5, and the operation panel 7 is disposed at a position substantially at the center of the front panel 5. Further, a front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. At this time, the left end of the front panel 5 is rotatably supported by the housing 3 by the hinge, and the entire front surface of the housing 3 is covered and closed by the front panel 5.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 1, three reel windows 11 are juxtaposed on the front panel 9, and left, middle and right rotating reels are arranged inside each reel window 11, and a right end reel is provided. A liquid crystal display 13 for displaying a game effect screen is provided beside the window 11, and each reel window 11 is set so that three symbols on each reel can be seen.
[0028]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation plate 7 includes a bet switch 15 for reducing the number of credited medals and replacing the inserted medals, a start lever 17 for starting rotation of each reel, And third stop switches 19, 21, 23, and a settlement switch 27 for paying out the medal slot 25 and the stored medals.
[0029]
Also, as shown in FIG. 1, a pay line is drawn on the front panel 9, a valid display lamp 31 for displaying a valid line in the pay line, various effect display lamps 33 for displaying a bonus game state, and the like. A medal number display 35 for displaying the number of credit medals is provided on the front panel 9, and a medal payout port 37 and a medal tray 39 for receiving medals paid out from the payout port 37 are provided below the operation plate 7. ing.
[0030]
An ashtray 41 is provided adjacent to the left side of the medal tray 39, and the ashtray 41 is attached to the front panel 5 by an ashtray attachment device as described below. That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, this ashtray mounting device comprises a holder 43 provided on the front panel 5, a first support shaft 45, a second support shaft 47 and a guide 49, and rotates the ashtray 41. And a supporting means 51 for supporting freely and movably.
[0031]
The holder 43 includes a left member 431 integrally formed on the front panel 5 and a right member 433 used also as a left wall of the medal holder 39. Here, the holder 43 is set at substantially the same height as the ashtray 41 or slightly higher than the ashtray 41, and the upper surface of the ashtray 41 and the upper surface of the holder 43 are substantially the same in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray 41. It is set to form a plane.
[0032]
The first support shaft 45 is implanted substantially at the center of the outer peripheral surfaces of the left and right side walls of the ashtray 41, and the second support shaft 47 is slightly behind the first support shaft 45 of the outer peripheral surfaces of the left and right side walls of the ashtray 41. It is planted near the top.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 2, the right guide portion 49 is fitted with a linear movement guide groove 491 into which the first support shaft 45 is fitted to guide the ashtray 41 to move forward and backward, and into which the second support shaft 47 is fitted. A pair of second semi-circular inversion guide grooves 493, which are formed in a substantially semicircular shape to guide the inversion of the ashtray 41, and are formed at a position symmetrical with respect to the movement guide groove 491 at both ends of the inversion guide groove 493. 47 is provided with auxiliary guide grooves 495a and 495b parallel to the movement guide grooves 491 for guiding the ashtray 41 to move forward and backward, and the left guide portion 49 has the same configuration.
[0034]
At this time, the moving guide groove 491 and the two auxiliary guide grooves 495a and 495b are formed to be inclined backward and downward. With such inclination, the load of the ashtray 41 is applied rearward along the inclined moving guide groove 491 and the two auxiliary guide grooves 495a and 495b in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray 41. Therefore, the ashtray 41 can be stably held in the usable state and the unusable state.
[0035]
When the ashtray 41 attached to the front panel 5 by such an ashtray attaching device is not used, the ashtray 41 which can be used as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. As shown in (b), it is pulled forward along the moving guide groove 491 and the upper auxiliary guide groove 495a, and then, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 9 (a) and (b), the first support shaft 45 is moved. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9C, the ashtray 41 is turned over by pushing down the front portion of the ashtray 41 about the center and rotating the ashtray almost 180 degrees. At the time of this inversion, the ashtray 41 can be smoothly inverted because the second support shaft 47 is along the inversion guide groove 493.
[0036]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 9D, the inverted ashtray 41 is pushed backward along the moving guide groove 491 and the lower auxiliary guide groove 495b, so that the ashtray 41 becomes unusable.
[0037]
On the other hand, when the ashtray 41 inverted to the unusable state as described above is brought into the usable state, contrary to the above-described operation at the time of inversion, the ashtray 41 is moved forward along the moving guide groove 491 and the lower auxiliary guide groove 495b. After pulling out the ashtray 41 about the first support shaft 45 and pushing it up by about 180 °, the ashtray 41 is pushed rearward along the moving guide groove 491 and the upper auxiliary guide groove 495a, so that the ashtray is pushed. 41 returns to the usable state.
[0038]
Therefore, according to the first embodiment described above, the ashtray 41 is rotatably and movably supported by the two shafts of the first support shaft 45 and the second support shaft 47 and the guide portion 49 into which they are inserted. Therefore, when the ashtray 41 is not used, the ashtray 41 can be kept in a state in which the ashtray 41 is not obstructed by playing the ashtray 41 by inverting the ashtray 41. Can be held.
[0039]
Further, in order to return the ashtray 41 to the usable state, the ashtray 41 in the inverted state may be inverted to the original state, and the ashtray 41 can be easily used without removing the closing member or the like as in the conventional case. You can return to the state.
[0040]
Furthermore, in any of the usable state and the unusable state, the ashtray 41 does not protrude above the holder 43, so that the ashtray 41 does not hinder the game in the usable state and the unusable state. Can be prevented, and the player can enjoy the game happily.
[0041]
Further, since the structure is supported by the two support shafts 45 and 47, even if an external force is applied to the ashtray 41 in the usable state and the unusable state, the ashtray is not pulled out until the ashtray 41 is rotatable. The ashtray 41 can be kept in the usable state and the unusable state without the 41 rotating.
[0042]
As a modification of the first embodiment, a guide 49 as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 may be provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the point that the reversing guide groove 493 and the two auxiliary guide grooves 495a and 495b in the guide portion 49 are formed in a U-shape is different from the first embodiment described above.
[0043]
Also in this case, when the ashtray 41 is not used, the ashtray 41 in the usable state as shown in FIG. 11A is replaced with the moving guide groove 491 and the upper and lower auxiliary guides as shown in FIG. 11B. As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the front part of the ashtray 41 is pushed down about the first support shaft 45 and rotated by approximately 180 °, as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 12C, the ashtray 41 is inverted, and the inverted ashtray 41 is pushed backward along the moving guide groove 491 and the lower auxiliary guide groove 495b as shown in FIG. 41 may be disabled.
[0044]
When the ashtray 41 inverted to the unusable state is put into the usable state, the ashtray 41 is pulled forward along the moving guide groove 491 and the lower auxiliary guide groove 495b, contrary to the above-described operation at the time of inversion. After pushing up the front part of the ashtray 41 about the support shaft 45 and rotating it about 180 °, the ashtray 41 is used by pushing the ashtray 41 rearward along the moving guide groove 491 and the upper auxiliary guide groove 495a. Return to enabled state. When the ashtray 41 is inverted, the ashtray 41 can be smoothly inverted because the second support shaft 47 extends along the inversion guide groove 493.
[0045]
Therefore, according to this modified example, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.
[0046]
(2nd Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. However, in FIGS. 13 to 15, the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 9 showing the above-described first embodiment denote the same or corresponding elements, and the following mainly describes differences from the first embodiment.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the first support shaft 53 is implanted in the upper front part from the center of the outer peripheral surfaces of the left and right side walls of the ashtray 41, and the second support shaft 55 is located at the left and right of the ashtray 41. The first support shaft 53 is planted substantially at the center of the outer peripheral surfaces of both side walls, and is formed to be longer and thinner than the second support shaft 55.
[0048]
Further, the guide portion 57 is overlapped with a P-shaped reversal guide groove 571 for guiding the reversal and movement of the ashtray 41 by the second support shaft 55 being fitted therein and overlapping a part of the linear portion of the reversal guide groove 571. It is formed deeper and narrower than the guide groove 571, and has a linear movement guide groove 573 in which the first support shaft 53 is inserted and guides the ashtray 41 to move forward and backward. At this time, the overlapping linear portion of the moving guide groove 573 in the moving guide groove 573 and the reversing guide groove 571 is formed to be inclined backward and downward.
[0049]
At this time, the reverse guide groove 571 of the guide portion 57 is preferably formed in a concave shape without punching the wall surface of the holder 43, and the moving guide groove 573 is formed in a concave shape without punching the wall surface of the holder 43. It may be either a stamped or stamped one.
[0050]
When the ashtray 41 is not used, the ashtray 41 in the usable state as shown in FIG. 14A is replaced with a linear portion of the moving guide groove 573 and the inversion guide groove 571 as shown in FIG. 15A, and as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the front portion of the ashtray 41 is pushed down about the first support shaft 53 and rotated substantially 180 °, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the ashtray 41 is inverted, and the inverted ashtray 41 is pushed backward along the linear portions of the movement guide groove 573 and the inversion guide groove 571 as shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to make it unusable state.
[0051]
When the ashtray 41 inverted to the unusable state is put into the usable state, contrary to the above-described operation at the time of inversion, the ashtray 41 is pulled out forward along the linear portions of the movement guide groove 573 and the inversion guide groove 571, and After pushing up the front portion of the ashtray 41 about the support shaft 53 and rotating it about 180 °, the ashtray 41 is pushed backward along the linear portions of the moving guide groove 573 and the reversing guide groove 571, whereby the ashtray 41 is Return to a usable state. When the ashtray 41 is inverted, the ashtray 41 can be smoothly inverted because the second support shaft 55 follows the curved portion of the inversion guide groove 571.
[0052]
Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the above-described first embodiment, that is, when the ashtray 41 is not used, the ashtray 41 is turned over, so that the ashtray 41 is not in the way of the game. Thus, it is possible to achieve an effect that the ashtray 41 can be held in an unusable state without using a closing member or the like as in the related art.
[0053]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes other than those described above can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0054]
For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the support shafts 45, 47, 53, and 55 are formed on the ashtray 41 side and the guide portions 49 and 57 are formed on the holder 43 side. It goes without saying that 55 may be formed on the holder 43 side and the guide portions 49 and 57 may be formed on the ashtray 41 side.
[0055]
Further, in the first embodiment and its modifications, the guide grooves 491, 493, 495a, and 495b constituting the guide portion 49 are formed by completely punching out the wall surface of the holder 43 (or the ashtray 41). Alternatively, any one formed in a concave groove shape without punching may be used.
[0056]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, a locking means for firmly fixing the ashtray 41 in the usable state and the unusable state may be added. Specifically, it is desirable that the ashtray 41 be fixed by screws and locked.
[0057]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the ashtray 41 is moved back and forth at the time of inversion is described. However, it is needless to say that the ashtray 41 may be moved right and left and then inverted.
[0058]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, and in such a case, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be applied. The effect can be obtained.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the ashtray is rotatably and movably supported by the two shafts of the first support shaft and the second support shaft and the guide portion into which they are inserted. Therefore, when the ashtray is not used, the ashtray can be kept in a state of not hindering the game by inverting the ashtray, and a simple and inexpensive configuration can be achieved without using a closing member or the like as in the related art. It is possible to keep the ashtray unusable.
[0060]
Further, in order to return the ashtray to a usable state, the inverted ashtray may be reversed to its original state, and it is not necessary to remove a closing member or the like as in the conventional case, and the ashtray is easily returned to the usable state. It becomes possible.
[0061]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the ashtray is inverted from the usable state to the unusable state, the ashtray is moved forward, for example, along the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove, and then inverted. The ashtray may be inverted along the guide groove, and then the ashtray may be moved backward, for example, along the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove. On the other hand, when the ashtray is inverted from the unusable state to the usable state, the reverse is performed. Therefore, it is possible to easily switch the ashtray between the usable state and the unusable state.
[0062]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the load on the ashtray is applied in one direction along the inclined moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray. Can be stably held in the usable state and the unusable state.
[0063]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the ashtray is inverted from the usable state to the unusable state, the ashtray is moved, for example, forward along the moving guide groove and the straight portion in the inverted guide groove. After that, the ashtray may be inverted along the inversion guide groove, and then the ashtray may be moved, for example, rearward along the moving guide groove and the straight portion in the inversion guide groove, while the ashtray is used from an unusable state. In the case where the ashtray is reversed to the possible state, the condition can be reversed. Therefore, it is possible to easily switch the ashtray between the usable state and the unusable state.
[0064]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in both the usable state and the unusable state of the ashtray, the ashtray can be moved in one direction along the moving guide groove in which the load of the ashtray is inclined and the straight portion in the reversing guide groove. Therefore, it is possible to stably hold the ashtray in the usable state and the unusable state.
[0065]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 6, since a part of the holder is constituted by the medal receiver, it is possible to reduce the number of constituent members of the holder and to prevent the holder from being enlarged.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a usable state.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the process of being inverted;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the process of being inverted;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an inverted state.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an unusable state.
FIG. 7 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a right side view for explaining the operation of the ashtray according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 slot machine (game machine)
3 Housing 5 Front panel 39 Medal receiver 41 Ash tray 43 Holder 45, 53 First support shaft 47, 55 Second support shaft 49, 57 Guide portion 491, 573 Moving guide groove 493, 571 Reverse guide groove 495a, 495b Auxiliary guide groove

Claims (6)

An ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine, which is provided on a panel that closes the front of the gaming machine housing so as to be openable and closable, and attaches an ashtray to the panel.
A holder provided on the panel,
A first support shaft provided on one of both side surfaces of the ashtray or the holder,
A second support shaft provided on one of both side surfaces of the ashtray or the holder in parallel with the first support shaft;
A guide portion provided on the other side surface of the ashtray or the holder, the first and second support shafts being fitted into the ashtray and supporting the ashtray rotatably and movably. Machine ashtray mounting device. The guide section is
A linear moving guide groove into which the first support shaft is inserted to guide the ashtray in a horizontal direction;
A substantially semicircular inversion guide groove into which the second support shaft is inserted to guide the inversion of the ashtray;
A pair of the second support shafts are formed continuously at both ends of the inversion guide groove at positions symmetrical with respect to a point with the center of the movement guide groove being the center of symmetry, and the ashtray is moved in the horizontal direction. The ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary guide groove parallel to the moving guide groove for guiding. The ashtray mounting device of a game machine according to claim 2, wherein the moving guide groove and the auxiliary guide groove are formed so as to be inclined downward in a pushing direction of the ashtray. The first support shaft is longer and thinner than the second support shaft,
The guide section is
A P-shaped inversion guide groove into which the second support shaft is inserted to guide inversion and movement of the ashtray;
A linear movement guide that overlaps the linear portion of the inversion guide groove and is formed deeper and narrower than the inversion guide groove, and is fitted with the first support shaft to guide the ashtray in a horizontal direction. The ashtray mounting device for a game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a groove. The ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the straight portion of the moving guide groove and the reversing guide groove is formed so as to be inclined downward in a direction in which the ashtray is pushed. . A medal tray provided on the panel for receiving a payout medal,
6. The ashtray mounting device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holder is disposed adjacent to the medal tray and forms a part of a side wall of the holder.

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