JP2004255221A5 - - Google Patents

Description

Pachinko machine winning unit

  The present invention relates to a winning unit provided along a rail on a game board such as a pachinko game machine.

  In a conventional pachinko game machine, a display body structure that covers a lamp cover lens body that houses a display lamp and a lamp board is mounted inside a rail that partitions a game board into a substantially circular shape, and the inside of the rail is dropped. There has been proposed an apparatus in which a game ball is directed toward the center of a game board by hitting the ball to a display structure to aim at a winning opening or the like.

  However, with the conventional arc-shaped display structure, it merely serves to light and blink the display body at the time of winning, etc., and the game ball falling on the inside of the rail must participate in the game on the board surface Instead, the ball falls along the arc-shaped inner wall of the display body and becomes an out sphere, which lacks the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and makes it easy to assemble the structure of the display structure, and uses the outer wall portion of the display structure illuminated by a display lamp such as an LED to provide a ball guiding surface, A ball entrance is provided to provide a chance for game balls falling on the inside of the rail to win, making it easier to win some of the game balls that were conventionally out balls, increasing the interest of players An object of the present invention is to provide a winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine.

Winning units pachinko machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, the lamp cover in the open mouth of the plaque body with a curved surface the contact surface of the game ball that match the curved surface of the sphere induction rail is formed in the outer wall portion the lens body is fitted and attached, and by attaching the lamp base plate to constitute a display element structure on the back, a spherical guide surface and winning ball receiving port provided in the outer wall,
The structure in which the lamp cover lens body is fitted and mounted in the opening of the decorative plate body,
A receiving piece for receiving the lamp cover lens body provided on a peripheral wall formed on the back surface of the decorative plate body;
A locking claw that is detachable from the peripheral wall provided on the back surface of the lamp cover lens body,
The lamp cover lens body is fitted in the opening of the decorative plate body and received by the receiving piece, and the locking claw is engaged with the peripheral wall to be coupled. Is what you do.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the locking claw has a length such that a tip claw can be engaged with and disengaged from an end surface of the peripheral wall, and has elasticity.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, a side plate on which a winning ball receiving port can be attached is formed on the side of the inner side wall of the decorative plate of the display structure according to the first or second aspect , and the side plate has a winning. provided a ball receiving port mounting concave surface is obtained by enabling attaching the winning ball receiving port.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display body structure according to the first or third aspect, wherein a ball guiding surface capable of guiding a ball to a winning ball receiving port is formed on the upper surface of the side plate from the inner wall of the decorative plate. is there.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a lamp corresponding to the lamp cover lens body of the display body structure and a lamp corresponding to the winning ball receiving port are arranged on the lamp substrate.

According to the configuration of the winning unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the first aspect, the display structure 20 has the lamp cover lens body 23 fitted and mounted in the opening 21c of the decorative plate body 21 and the lamp substrate 40 mounted on the back surface. Therefore, assembling of the display structure can be facilitated, and the ball guiding surface 22a and the winning ball receiving port 30 are provided on the outer wall of the display body structure. Then, at the time of winning, the display can be displayed by turning on or blinking a display lamp inside the display body. Even a game ball flowing on both sides of the board can provide a chance to win a prize. At that time, the ball can be illuminated with the light of the display body, so that the interest of the player can be increased. Further, the lamp cover lens body 23 is fitted into the opening 21c of the decorative plate body 21 and received by the receiving piece 21e, and the locking claw 23c is engaged with the peripheral wall 21d to be connected. As a result, the connection between the decorative plate 21 and the lamp cover lens 23 is ensured.

According to the configuration of the second aspect of the present invention, when the lamp cover lens body is attached to the decorative plate body, the lamp cover lens body is used in the opening of the decorative plate body by utilizing the elasticity of the locking claw. Can be fitted. According to the configuration of claim 3 , the prize ball receiving port 30 is mounted by providing the prize ball receiving port mounting concave surface 27 on the side plate 22 on the inner side wall of the decorative plate body 21 of the display structure 20. Since it is possible, the positioning of the prize ball receiving port can be accurately performed, and the prize ball discharge gutter can be easily attached to the rear surface thereof.

According to the configuration of claim 4 , since the ball guiding surface 22a is provided on the upper surface of the side plate 22 from the inner side wall of the decorative plate 21, the game ball rolling on both sides hits the ball guiding surface 22a and the winning ball. It is easy to be guided to the entrance and the probability of winning can be increased.

According to the configuration of claim 5 , one lamp of the lamp substrate and the lamp provided separately from the lamp substrate can be arranged corresponding to the lamp cover lens body of the display structure and the lower lens portion of the winning ball receiving port. , Convenient.

According to the winning ball unit of the pachinko gaming machine of claim 1 of the present invention, the display body structure has the lamp cover lens body fitted and mounted in the opening of the decorative plate body and the lamp substrate mounted on the back surface, so that the display is performed. Easy to assemble the body structure and provided a ball guiding surface and a prize ball receiving port on the outer wall, so that some of the game balls that were conventionally out balls are easier to win and displayed when winning. It can be indicated by turning on or flashing the indicator lamp inside the body. Even a game ball flowing on both sides of the board can provide a chance to win a prize. At that time, the ball can be illuminated with the light of the display body, so that the interest of the player can be increased. Further, the connection between the decorative plate and the lamp cover lens is ensured.

According to the winning ball unit of the pachinko game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the lamp cover lens body is attached to the decoration plate, the elasticity of the locking claw is used for the opening of the lamp cover lens in the opening of the decoration plate. Can be fitted.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, a prize sphere receiving port mounting concave surface is provided on the side plate on the inner side wall of the decorative plate of the display structure, so that the prize sphere receiving port can be mounted. The prize ball receiving port can be positioned accurately, and the prize ball discharge gutter can be easily attached to the back thereof.

According to the invention of claim 4 , since the ball guiding surface is provided on the upper surface of the side plate rather than the inner wall of the decorative plate, the game ball rolling on both sides hits the ball guiding surface and is guided to the winning ball receiving entrance. The probability of winning a prize can be increased.

According to the invention of claim 5 , one lamp of the lamp substrate and a lamp provided separately from the lamp substrate can be arranged corresponding to the lamp cover lens body of the display structure and the lens portion below the winning ball receiving port. , Convenient.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of a game board provided with a winning unit of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a winning ball unit of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a front view thereof, FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. XX sectional view, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a display body structure, a lamp cover lens body, a winning ball receiving port, and a winning ball discharge gutter, FIG. 7 is a front view of a display lamp substrate, and FIG. 8 is a substrate cover. It is a front view of a body.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine. The game board 1 is provided with an outer rail 2a as an arc-shaped hitting ball guiding rail 2, and an inner rail 2b is provided inside the outer rail with a ball guiding path. A substantially circular game area is provided at the center of the game board, partitioned by the hitting ball guide rail 2. Reference numeral 3 denotes a leftward winning opening, rightward winning opening, 4 denotes a first-class starting opening, 5 denotes a first-class starting opening (winning opening related to an ordinary electric character), 6 denotes a large winning opening, 7 denotes a specific area, 8 Is a left gate, a right gate, 9 is a ramp windmill, 10 is a windmill, 11 is a normal symbol display device, 12 is a special symbol display device, 13 is a left passage entrance, a right passage entrance, 14 is a left passage exit, right A passage exit, 15 is an out ball entrance. Reference numeral 20 denotes a display structure (left side decoration, right side decoration) of the present invention, and the left side decoration and the right side decoration are formed symmetrically. Reference numeral 30 denotes a left-sleeve winning ball reception port and a right-sleeve winning ball reception port provided on the inner side wall of the display structure 20.

  2 to 6, a display structure (left side decoration, right side decoration) 20 of the present invention has a curved surface in which the outer wall of an arc-shaped synthetic resin decorative plate 21 matches the curved surface of the ball guide rail 2. An arc-shaped opening 21c is formed in the center of the front surface, and an arc-shaped synthetic resin lamp cover lens 23 is fitted into the opening 21c of the decorative plate 21. The display lamp 41 and the lamp substrate 40 face the rear side of the lamp cover lens body 23 and can be turned on and off at the time of winning. It should be noted that nails for driving into the game area of the game board are omitted.

  That is, the configuration of the display body structure 20 will be described. An elongated arc-shaped opening 21c is provided at the center of the front surface of the arc-shaped decorative plate body 21 constituting the display body structure, and the back surface thereof surrounds the opening 21c. An elongated box-shaped peripheral wall 21d is formed, and receiving pieces 21e for receiving the synthetic resin lamp cover lens body 23 are provided at several places on the rear surface of the peripheral wall so as to protrude slightly into the opening. The synthetic resin lamp cover lens body 23 is formed in a slender arc-shaped box shape that matches the opening 21c, a circular lens part 23a and a concave-convex surface 23b are formed at regular intervals on the front surface, and the rear side is opened. At an arbitrary interval on the rear surface, a locking claw 23c that can be engaged with and disengaged from the peripheral wall 21d is formed to protrude. The locking claw 23c has a length such that the claw at the tip thereof can be disengaged from the end surface of the peripheral wall 21d on the rear surface of the plate body 21 and has elasticity. 24 is a mounting boss, 25 is a positioning projection, and 26 is a mounting hole.

  When attaching the lamp cover lens body to the decorative plate body 21, the lamp cover lens body 23 is fitted into the opening 21c of the decorative plate body 21 using the elasticity of the locking claw, and is received by the receiving piece 21e. The locking claw 23c of the lamp cover lens body 23 is engaged with and coupled to the end face of the peripheral wall 21d. Therefore, the connection between the decorative plate 21 and the lamp cover lens 23 is ensured. The structure for locking the lamp cover lens body 23 to the opening 21c of the decorative plate body 21 is not limited to the above. In the embodiment, the structure of the display body structure is such that the lamp cover lens body is fitted to the plate body 21, but is not limited to this.

  According to the present invention, in such a display structure, in order to provide the winning ball receiving port 30 on the inner side wall of the plate constituting the structure, an appropriate shape is formed on the side of the inner side wall 21b of the synthetic resin plate 21. Are formed integrally with each other, and the side plate 22 is provided with a winning ball receiving port 30 for winning a game ball.

  In the embodiment, the side plate 22 is integrally formed in a substantially square shape below the inner wall 21 b of the decorative plate 21, and the upper surface thereof is an inclined sphere that can guide the sphere to the winning ball receiving port 30. The guide surface 22a is formed to have an inner end surface that matches the arc of the decorative plate body 21 and is shaped so as not to obstruct the transfer of the game ball into the drop winning prize opening on either side of the large winning opening 6 below. I have. An inverted triangular concave surface 27 capable of accommodating a mounting base 31 for a prize ball receiving port 30 described later is formed on the front surface of the side plate body 22, and a ball receiving portion of the prize ball receiving port 30 is formed at the center of the concave surface 27. A through hole 28 having a shape in which a rectangular hole that can be inserted and a circular hole that faces the display lamp is provided at the lower portion is provided, and the mounting boss portion 34 on the back of the winning ball receiving port 30 can be fitted on both sides of the rectangular hole. A fitting hole 29 is provided. Since the concave surface 27 is provided on the side plate 22, the base 31 of the winning ball receiving port 30 can be positioned and accurately and easily mounted. Note that the ball guiding surface may be formed as a step of an arc as shown in the figure. Further, although the ball guiding surface 22a is an inclined surface, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball guiding surface 22a may be a smooth arc surface from the inner wall toward the winning ball receiving port.

  The winning ball receiving port 30 has a U-shaped cross-section ball receiving portion 32 formed on the front surface of a synthetic resin base 31 having an inverted triangular shape so as to match the concave surface, and a display lamp receiving portion 33 is formed continuously thereunder. An uneven lens surface is formed on both sides and a lower portion of the front surface of the ball receiving portion, and mounting boss portions 34 are formed on both sides of the rear surface of the base 31. Reference numeral 35 denotes a prize ball discharge gutter made of synthetic resin, which is separate from the prize ball receiving port 30, and has a U-shape that matches the cross section of the ball receiver 32, and mounting portions 36 for mounting to the mounting boss portions 34 on both sides thereof. , And a locking piece 37 is formed on one upper side thereof. In addition, the shape of the base 31 of the winning ball receiving port 30 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, but can be freely made to be an appropriate shape, and the shape of the concave surface of the side plate 22 is naturally made to match the shape. Is preferred.

  The configuration in which the winning ball receiving port 30 is attached to the side plate 22 will be described. The base 31 of the winning ball receiving port 30 is fitted into the inverted triangular concave surface 27 on the front surface of the side plate 22, and U is inserted through the through hole 28. The rear end of the mold ball receiving portion 32 is inserted, and the mounting portions 36 on both sides of the winning ball discharge gutter 35 on the rear surface of the side plate 22 are fitted into the fitting holes 29 of the side plate 22. A winning ball receiving port is formed by being screwed at 34. Reference numeral 38 denotes an interlocking lever (winning detection mechanism), and 39 denotes an interlocking wire, which faces the lower part of the gutter 35 of the prize sphere receiving port 30. A designated number of winning balls are paid out by a moving ball payout mechanism (not shown).

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 40 denotes a lamp board, on which an indicator lamp 41 such as an LED, which can emit light, is provided adjacent to the inner surface of the guide rail, corresponding to the lens portion 23 a provided on the lamp cover lens body 23. One display lamp 41 such as an LED is provided at a position corresponding to the display lamp accommodating portion 33 below the winning ball reception entrance 30 so as to be arranged in a row and apart from the display lamp. 42 is a connector for connecting wiring, 43 is a mounting hole, and 44 is a positioning hole. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 45 denotes a substrate cover body made of synthetic resin, which has substantially the same shape as the lamp substrate 40 and is provided so that the lamp substrate 40 can be brought into contact therewith. The cover body 45 has an edge around its periphery, and a concave portion 46 for accommodating the base end of the display lamp slightly projecting from the rear surface of the substrate, a mounting hole 47, and a positioning hole 48 are formed at the front surface. Thus, in order to mount the lamp substrate 40 provided with the display lamp 41 and the substrate cover body 45 on the display structure, the substrate cover body 45 is applied to the lamp substrate 40 and the lamp cover lens of the lamp substrate 40 is provided. The body lighting LED 41 faces the back of the lamp cover lens body 23 of the plate 21, and the winning ball entrance lighting LED 41 faces the display lamp accommodating portion 33 below the winning ball entrance 30. The positioning shaft portions 25 on the rear surface of the plate 21 are fitted into the positioning holes 44 and 48 of the substrate cover, and the mounting holes 43 and 47 are aligned with the mounting cylinder 24 on the rear of the plate 21 so that Attach with screws from the back.

  In the embodiment, the plate of the special winning opening 6 is also provided with an arc-shaped opening similarly to the above, and the lamp cover lens body is similarly fitted and mounted in the opening to unify with the design of the display structure. Is planned.

  Although the above embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various embodiments can be implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. In the above embodiment, the side plate formed to protrude inward on the inner side wall of the display body structure is provided with the winning ball receiving port provided with the ball receiving portion, but is not limited thereto. A so-called tulip-type prize-ball receiving port having wing pieces, a prize-ball receiving port provided with a sensor for detecting a prize ball on an upper portion, or a gate may also be provided.

It is a front view of the game board provided with the winning unit of this invention. It is a perspective view of a winning ball unit of the present invention. It is the same front view. It is the same rear view. It is XX sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which removes and shows a decorative plate body, a lamp cover lens body, a winning ball receiving entrance, and a winning ball discharge gutter. It is a front view of a display lamp board. It is a front view of a board cover body.

Explanation of reference numerals

20 Display Structure 21 Decorative Plate
21c opening
21d wall
21e Receiving piece 22 Side plate 22a Ball guiding surface 23 Lamp cover lens
23c Locking Claw 27 Concave Surface 30 Winning Ball Reception Port 31 Base 40 Lamp Board 41 Indicator Lamp 45 Board Cover

Claims (5)

A curved surface corresponding to the curved surface of the ball guide rail and a contact surface of the game ball are formed on the outer wall portion, and a lamp cover lens body is fitted and mounted on the opening of the decorative plate body, and a lamp substrate is mounted on the back surface. Constituting a display structure,
Setting a spherical guide surface and winning ball receiving port to the outer wall,
The structure in which the lamp cover lens body is fitted and mounted in the opening of the decorative plate body,
A receiving piece for receiving the lamp cover lens body provided on a peripheral wall formed on the back surface of the decorative plate body;
A locking claw that is detachable from the peripheral wall provided on the back surface of the lamp cover lens body,
The lamp cover lens body is fitted in the opening of the decorative plate body and received by the receiving piece, and the locking claw is engaged with the peripheral wall to be coupled. Pachinko machine winning prize unit. The winning unit of a pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the locking claw has a length such that a tip claw can be disengaged from an end face of the peripheral wall and has elasticity. A side plate on which a prize ball receiving port can be mounted is formed on the side of the inner side wall of the decorative plate of the display structure, and the side plate has a concave surface for mounting a prize ball receiving port. 3. The winning unit of a pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the receiving port can be positioned and mounted. 4. A winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a ball guiding surface capable of guiding a ball to a winning ball receiving port is formed on an upper surface of a side plate from an inner wall of a decorative plate of the display structure. . 2. The winning unit of a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a lamp corresponding to a lamp cover lens body of the display structure and a lamp corresponding to a winning ball receiving port are arranged on the lamp substrate.