JP2005095377A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the vocal performance effect remarkably by obtaining the optimum direction of outputting the voice according to the physical constitutions, sitting attitudes and preference of the players. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine in which a voice outputting member (speaker 11) is disposed on the front side of the body 1 thereof is provided with moving means (turning shaft 13, first turning gear 15, first motor 16, first drive gear 17, second turning gear 20, second motor 21, second drive gear 23, link gear 24 and the like) which can alter the direction of outputting the voice by moving the voice outputting member. The moving means can turnably support the voice outputting member with a support part and slidably support it in a given moving range. The moving means contain a drive means for altering the direction of outputting the voice based on the direction from an operation means. The moving means also can move the voice outputting member vertically and horizontally. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an audio output member such as a speaker is disposed on the front side of a gaming machine main body.

  Conventionally, a pair of left and right speakers are disposed on the front side of the gaming machine body, and sound such as sound effects is generated from the speakers toward the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

  In such gaming machines, speakers are arranged so that the sound output direction is determined in accordance with a player with a standard physique and sitting posture.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-154075

  However, the player's physique and seating posture are diverse, and it is difficult to say that the best acoustic effect can be achieved for all players at the standard speaker placement position.

  In addition, the preferences of the players are diverse, and it is difficult to say that the standard speaker placement positions match the preferences of all the players.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and can obtain an optimal voice output direction according to a player's physique, seating posture, preference, etc., and dramatically improve the sound effect. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-described object. In addition, although the specific application example is shown with reference to the code | symbol attached | subjected to drawing about each component of the gaming machine which concerns on this invention, each component is not limited to these.

That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine in which an audio output member (speaker 11) is disposed on the front side of the gaming machine body (1).
The voice output member (speaker 11) is movable, and movable means capable of changing the voice output direction is provided.

  The rotation shaft 13, the first rotation gear 15, the first motor 16, the first drive gear 18, and the like function as movable means for rotating the speaker box 12, and the second rotation gear 20, The second motor 21, the second drive gear 23, the connection gear 24, and the like function as movable means for rotating the speaker 11.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the voice output direction can be changed by moving the voice output member (speaker 11) by the movable means.

Here, the movable means can support the sound output member (speaker 41) so as to be rotatable by a support portion.
For example, the support 44 or the like functions as a support portion.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the audio output direction of the audio output member (speaker 41) is changed by rotating the audio output member (speaker 41) with the support portion (support 44) as a rotation fulcrum. Can do.

  Further, the movable means can support the audio output member (speaker 51) so as to be slidable within a predetermined movement range.

  For example, by supporting the speaker box 52 with the guide rail 53, the speaker 51 can be slidably supported within a predetermined movement range.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the position of the sound output member (speaker 51) can be changed by sliding the sound output member (speaker 51) along the guide rail 53.

  The movable means includes an operation means (speaker operation unit 10) for instructing a sound output direction of the sound output member, and the sound output member (speaker 11) based on an instruction from the operation means (speaker operation unit 10). Drive means (first motor 16, second motor 21, etc.) for changing the sound output direction.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, when a player or the like operates the operation means (speaker operation unit 10), the drive means (the first motor 16, the second motor 21 and the like) are driven, and the sound output member (speaker) 11) The sound output direction can be changed.

  The movable means can move the audio output member in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

  In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the voice output direction can be changed by moving the voice output member (speaker 11) according to the preference of the player.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-62156 discloses a gaming machine in which a speaker housing that houses a speaker is rotatably coupled to the front surface of a gaming machine main body. However, this gaming machine can effectively enhance the acoustic effect on the player without reducing the arrangement space of other parts in the gaming machine main body and without causing any trouble in transportation to the game hall. The purpose and the effect are completely different from the gaming machine according to the present invention. In addition, the publication also suggests the purpose and operational effect peculiar to the gaming machine according to the present invention in which the sound output direction is adjusted according to the player's preference by changing the sound output direction of the speaker. Not listed.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the sound output member can be moved using the movable means to change the sound output direction, so that the optimum sound output according to the player's physique, sitting posture, preference, etc. It is possible to obtain a direction and dramatically improve the production effect by voice.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a speaker on the front side of a gaming machine main body, such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot gaming machine.

<First Embodiment>
1 and 2 show a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and a pachinko machine is taken as an example as a representative gaming machine. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine, FIG. 2A is an internal structure diagram of the right speaker as viewed from the front, and FIG. 2B is an internal structure of the right speaker as viewed from above. FIG. 2 and FIG. 2C are internal structural views of the right speaker as viewed from the right side.

<Pachinko machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention has a front frame 2 attached to the front surface of a gaming machine main body 1 (machine frame) so as to be openable and closable. (Not shown), a lower plate 3, a firing handle 4 and the like are provided. Further, a front door 5 is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable at a position closing the front of the game board, and an upper plate unit 6 is attached below the front door 5 so as to be able to open and close.

  A pair of left and right speakers 11 are attached to the upper portion of the front door 5 in a state of being housed in a speaker box 12, and the sound output direction of the speakers 11 can be changed by a movable means described in detail later.

  An upper plate 8 is formed on the upper plate unit 6 so as to face the game ball payout port 7. An operation unit 9 for performing operation such as rental of game balls is provided on the front side of the upper plate 8, and a speaker. 11 is provided with a speaker operation unit 10 for instructing the sound output direction.

<Speaker>
The speaker 11 is housed in the speaker box 12. The structures of the speaker box 12 and the speaker 11 will be described with respect to the right speaker shown in FIGS. 2 (a), (b) and (c). Note that the left speaker has substantially the same configuration as the right speaker shown in FIG.

  At the inner end of the speaker box 12, a rotating shaft 13 is provided so as to protrude. On the other hand, the gaming machine main body 1 is provided with a rotation shaft insertion hole 14 for inserting the rotation shaft 13. By inserting the rotation shaft 13 into the rotation shaft insertion hole 14, the speaker box is inserted. 12 is rotatably supported.

  A first rotation gear 15 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 13 so as to be positioned in the gaming machine main body 1. Further, a first motor 16 for rotating the rotation shaft 13 is disposed in the gaming machine main body 1, and the first drive gear 18 provided on the drive shaft 17 of the first motor 16 is rotated. The first rotating gear 15 provided on the moving shaft 13 is engaged with the first rotating gear 15.

  Therefore, by driving the first motor 16, the rotation shaft 13 rotates through the first drive gear 18 and the first rotation gear 15, and the speaker box 12 can be rotated. Thereby, the audio | voice output direction of the speaker 11 can be changed to arbitrary directions up and down (refer FIG.2 (c)).

  The speaker 11 is rotatably supported by a pair of upper and lower support shafts 19 in the speaker box 12, and a second rotation gear 20 is provided on the outer periphery of the upper support shaft 19. Further, a second motor 21 for driving the support shaft 19 is disposed in the speaker box 12, and a second drive gear 23 provided on the drive shaft 22 of the second motor 21 serves as a connection gear 24. Via the second rotation gear 20 provided on the support shaft 19.

Therefore, by driving the second motor 21, the support shaft 19 rotates through the second drive gear 23, the connection gear 24, and the second rotation gear 20, and the speaker 11 can be rotated. Thereby, the audio | voice output direction of the speaker 11 can be changed into arbitrary directions on either side (refer FIG.2 (b)).
The first motor 16 and the second motor 21 are driven when a player or the like operates the speaker operation unit 10.

Thus, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, when the speaker operation unit 10 is operated by a player or the like, the first motor 16 and the second motor 21 are driven, and the sound output direction of the speaker 11 is changed up, down, left, and right. Can be changed in any direction.
In addition, by providing an operation means having a function equivalent to that of the speaker operation unit 10 in a management room or the like and operating this operation means, the sound output direction of the speaker 11 in all gaming machines is forcibly directed to the player, You may comprise so that an in-store emergency broadcast etc. may be performed.

  The speaker box 12 and the speaker 11 are not rotated by the first motor 16 and the second motor 21, but the speaker box 12 and the speaker 11 are manually rotated without providing such a drive mechanism. Also good.

<Second Embodiment>
3 and 4 show a speaker box used in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) show the interior of the speaker box as viewed from the right side. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the speaker box.

  Although not shown in detail, the speaker box 32 used in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided as a pair on the front side of the gaming machine body 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the speaker box 32 is a cylindrical member that houses the speaker 31, and has a flange 33 on the outer periphery of the front surface and a rotating gear 34 on the back surface. It has been.

  A support groove 35 that rotatably supports a flange 33 provided in the speaker box 32 is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 1. Further, a motor 36 for driving the speaker box 32 is disposed in the gaming machine main body 1, and a drive gear 38 provided on the drive shaft 37 of the motor 36 is provided on the rear surface of the speaker box 32. It meshes with the moving gear 34.

  The speaker 31 is mounted in the speaker box 32 so as to be eccentric by an angle α with respect to the rotation axis direction of the speaker box 32.

  Therefore, by driving the motor 36, the speaker box 32 rotates via the drive gear 38 and the rotation gear 34, and the sound output direction of the speaker 31 attached eccentrically with respect to the rotation axis direction of the speaker box 32 is changed. It can be changed in any direction, up, down, left, and right (see FIGS. 3A and 3B).

Note that the eccentric angle α of the speaker 31 can be changed as appropriate.
Further, instead of rotating the speaker box 32 by the motor 36, the speaker box 32 may be manually rotated without providing such a drive mechanism.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a part of a gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pair of left and right speakers 41 are disposed on the front side of the gaming machine body 1. In FIG. 5, only the right speaker disposed on the right side when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine is illustrated, but the right side speaker illustrated in FIG. The left speaker is disposed so as to be symmetrical.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pair of upper and lower support portions 43 are provided so as to be located on the left and right sides of the front surface of the gaming machine body 1, and a speaker box 42 is provided between the support portions 43. A support column 44 is hanged over to be movably supported. In FIG. 5, the lower support portion 43 is not shown.

  The speaker 41 is housed in the speaker box 42, and an attachment member 45 for attaching the speaker box 42 to the support column 44 is provided on the back surface of the speaker box 42.

  An insertion hole 46 for inserting the support column 44 is provided at the distal end portion of the attachment member 45. In addition, a screw hole (not shown) is provided from the outer peripheral portion of the attachment member 45 toward the insertion hole 46, and a fixing screw 47 is attached to the screw hole.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the fixing member 47 is loosened and the tip end portion thereof is separated from the support post 44, so that the attachment member 45 is loosely fitted to the support post 44, and is within the length of the support post 44. The speaker box 42 can be moved up and down, and the speaker box 42 can be rotated using the support column 44 as a rotation fulcrum.

  Then, after moving the speaker box 42 to a desired position and direction, the speaker box 42 can be fixed to the column 44 by tightening the fixing screw 47 and pressing the tip of the screw to the column 44. Thereby, the sound output direction of the speaker 41 can be changed by directing the speaker box 42 in any direction, up, down, left and right.

  Further, the speaker wiring 48 is drawn out from the back surface of the speaker box 42 and led into the gaming machine main body 1 through the inside of the upper support portion 43. A winding member 49 for winding the speaker wiring 48 is provided in the gaming machine body 1. The winding member 49 is biased in a direction to wind up the speaker wiring 48 by a biasing force of a biasing member (not shown) such as a spring, and the speaker wiring 48 is loosened when the speaker box 42 is moved. There is no such thing.

<Fourth Embodiment>
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a part of a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pair of left and right speakers 51 are disposed on the front side of the gaming machine body 1. In FIG. 6, only the right speaker disposed on the right side when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine is illustrated, but the right speaker illustrated in FIG. 6 is also illustrated on the left side when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine. The left speaker is disposed so as to be symmetrical.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a guide rail 53 in the lateral direction so as to be positioned at the front left and right upper parts of the gaming machine main body 1, and the speaker box 52 is movably attached to the guide rail 53. ing. Although not shown in detail, the speaker box 52 has a bearing structure, and the speaker 51 accommodated therein can be rotated in an arbitrary direction.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the speaker box 52 can be moved left and right within the length of the guide rail 53, and the speaker box 52 can be moved in any direction by the bearing structure provided in the speaker box 52. It can be rotated. Thereby, the sound output direction of the speaker 51 can be changed by directing the speaker box 52 in any direction, up, down, left and right.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is applicable to any gaming machine provided with a speaker on the front side of the gaming machine body, such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, a slot machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, and a gaming machine. can do.

  In addition, the speaker used in each of the above embodiments may be a speaker of any shape such as a cone speaker, a dome speaker, a horn speaker, etc., but is particularly excellent in sound directivity and is provided at a predetermined place like a spotlight. It is preferable to use a parametric speaker that can concentrate voice.

  A parametric speaker is a speaker capable of concentrating sound in a beam shape in a narrow area in the sound output direction, and generates distortion in the process of propagating air in the non-audible band. This is based on the principle of obtaining sound in the audible band by using the components.

  By using such a parametric speaker, it is possible to adjust the position and orientation of the speaker to make the sound effect significantly different, and to obtain the optimum sound output direction according to the player's physique, sitting posture, preference etc. It is possible to dramatically improve the production effect by voice. Further, in the case of a player who does not desire voice output, the voice is not delivered to the player by shifting the direction of the speaker from the ear, and a comfortable game according to the preference of the player can be performed.

The perspective view of the pachinko machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. In 1st Embodiment of this invention, the internal structure figure (a) of the state which looked at the right speaker from the front, the internal structure figure (b) of the state which looked at the right speaker from the upper side, and the right speaker seen from the right side Internal structure diagram of the state (c) The internal structure figure of the state which looked at the speaker box from the right side surface in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view of the speaker box in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows a part of gaming machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows a part of gaming machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine body 2 Front frame 3 Lower plate 4 Launch handle 5 Front door 6 Upper plate unit 7 Discharge outlet 8 Upper plate 9 Operation part 10 Speaker operation part 11 Speaker 12 Speaker box 13 Rotation shaft 14 Rotation shaft insertion hole 15 1st 1 rotation gear 16 first motor 17 drive shaft 18 first drive gear 19 support shaft 20 second rotation gear 21 second motor 22 drive shaft 23 second drive gear 24 coupling gear 31 speaker 32 speaker box 33 flange 34 rotation Gear 35 Support groove 36 Motor 37 Drive shaft 38 Drive gear 41 Speaker 42 Speaker box 43 Support section 44 Support column 45 Mounting member 46 Insertion hole 47 Fastening screw 48 Speaker wiring 49 Winding member 51 Speaker 52 Speaker box 53 Guide rail

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine in which an audio output member is disposed on the front side of the gaming machine body,
A gaming machine comprising a moving means capable of moving a voice output member to change a voice output direction.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable means supports the audio output member so as to be rotatable by a support portion.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the movable means supports the audio output member so as to be slidable within a predetermined movement range.   The movable means includes an operation means for instructing an audio output direction of the audio output member, and a drive means for changing the audio output direction of the audio output member based on an instruction from the operation means. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable means moves the audio output member in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

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