JP2005131402A - Control system for operating device of locking mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism using the locking mechanism of a game machine as it is and capable of locking, unlocking and regulating the unlocking in a simple constitution. <P>SOLUTION: Locking hooks disposed in a middle frame are so constituted as to displace between locking positions and unlocking positions. A plurality of operating devices 31 each of which is provided with a first wire 32 displacing the locking hooks from the locking positions to the unlocking positions, a second wire 33 displacing the locking hooks from the unlocking positions to the locking positions, a driving mechanism selectively and pullingly driving the wires 32 and 33, a second transmitter transmitting a predetermined signal, and a receiving section 59 receiving the signal from the second transmitter are electrically connected to one another. When either one of the receiving sections 59 provided in the plurality of operating devices 31 receives a first simultaneous release signal transmitted by the second transmitter, all the driving mechanisms are driven to pull the respective first wires 32 and displace the locking hooks from the locking positions to the unlocking positions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism, and more specifically, a first engaging portion disposed in one of the first frame and the second frame, and a second disposed in the other frame. By engaging the engaging portion, the second frame is locked in the closed state with respect to the first frame, and unlocked by releasing the engagement between the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. Thus, the present invention relates to a control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism that can open the second frame relative to the first frame.

  A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, is pivotally supported so that the inner frame can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame forming the outer shell, and the inner frame is held closed by the outer frame via a locking device (locking mechanism). Has been. The locking device is disposed on the outer frame with a pair of first engaging portions spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, and on the middle frame so as to correspond to each first engaging portion. Thus, it is basically composed of a locking position that engages with each first engagement portion and a second engagement portion that can be displaced to an unlocking position that does not engage with each first engagement portion. That is, when the second engaging portion is displaced to the locking position, the inner frame is locked in a closed state with respect to the outer frame. During maintenance or the like, the operator can operate the key from the front side of the pachinko machine to displace the second engagement portion to the unlocked position, thereby opening the middle frame with respect to the outer frame. . In addition, regarding the glass frame that is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the middle frame, similarly, a fourth engagement portion that is detachable with respect to the third engagement portion disposed on the glass frame has a middle frame. It is held in a closed state via a locking device disposed on the inside, and the middle frame and the glass frame can be selectively opened according to the operator's key operation.

  By the way, since the locking device is individually arranged in each pachinko machine, when performing maintenance work or the like in a game hall (so-called hall), the operator operates the key for each of a number of pachinko machines, There is a problem that the middle frame and the glass frame need to be opened sequentially, and the operation becomes very complicated. In view of this, many proposals have been made regarding devices that mechanically displace the second engaging portion of the locking device from the locking position to the unlocking position (see, for example, Patent Document 1 or 2), and during maintenance work. This reduces the burden on the operator and improves the work efficiency.

  In the unlocking device described in Patent Document 1, a protrusion (fourth engaging portion) that is detachably engaged with a first locking member (third engaging portion) disposed on a glass frame, A hook (second engagement portion) that fixes one end of the wire in a state of interposing a spring and removably engages with a second locking member (first engagement portion) fixed to the outer frame. ), One end of another wire is fixed with a spring interposed, and the other end of each wire is connected to the driving means. When the operator issues a required drive signal, the drive means is driven to pull the wire, and the protrusion and the hook are automatically displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. That is, when performing maintenance work or the like, the operator does not need to perform key operations for each pachinko machine, so the work load is reduced and work efficiency is improved.

  The unlocking device described in Patent Document 2 includes an attachment portion having a pressing piece, and a wire having one end portion fixed to the attachment portion and the other end portion fixed to driving means. The pressing piece is configured to come into contact with a locking claw (second engaging portion) that is detachably engaged with a fixing claw (first engaging portion) fixed to the glass frame and the outer frame. Then, when the operator issues a required drive signal, the drive means is driven, the wire is pulled, the attachment portion slides, and the pressing piece moves the locking claw from the locked position to the unlocked position. Configured to displace automatically. That is, similar to the unlocking device described in Patent Document 1, the locking claw can be automatically displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. There is no need to perform a key operation, and the work load is reduced and work efficiency is improved.

  As described above, the locking device disposed in the pachinko machine can open and close the middle frame and the glass frame by displacing the second engagement portion between the locking position and the unlocking position. Therefore, a foreign object such as a wire is inserted into the pachinko machine through a slight gap, and the second engaging portion is displaced to the unlocking position, or the key is illegally unlocked. Even if it is duplicated, there is a possibility that the locking device is illegally unlocked. In view of this, there has also been proposed a locking device that prevents the locking device from being illegally unlocked (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

The locking device described in Patent Document 3 is a table in which a hook (second engagement portion) that is detachably engaged with a stopper (first engagement portion) provided on an inner frame is disposed on an outer frame. The hook is configured so that the hook is displaced to the locked position and the unlocked position as the platform slides in accordance with the operator's key operation. The other end is fixed to the platform and the driving means is connected to this wheel. Then, by driving the driving means and winding the wire around the wheel, the wire fixes the platform so that the hook cannot be displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. In this manner, the locking device cannot be unlocked illegally by restricting the operation of the base of the locking device.
JP-A-6-44584 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-140175 JP 2002-18079 A

  By the way, the unlocking device described in the said patent document 1 unlocks a locking device by pulling the said hook and protrusion with the said wire. In other words, the unlocking device according to Patent Document 1 cannot prevent unauthorized unlocking of the locking device, and has a drawback that it is not possible to reduce an operator's burden of caution against cheating. As described above, since the spring is interposed between the hook and the protrusion and the wire, the unlocking is not performed while the spring is extended, and the driving time of the driving means becomes long, so that durability and cost are considered. It was not preferable. Further, since the unlocking device described in Patent Document 2 is for unlocking the locking device by pulling the wire and displacing the locking claw to the unlocking position with a pressing piece, the unlocking device of Patent Document 1 described above is used. Similar to the locking device, it is not possible to prevent unauthorized unlocking of the locking device, and there is a drawback that it is not possible to reduce the burden of attention and maintenance on the fraudulent act of the worker. By the way, the shape and the formation position of the locking part of a glass frame and a middle frame differ for every pachinko machine. That is, in order to attach the unlocking device described in Patent Document 2 to a pachinko machine, it is necessary to change the design to the shape and formation position corresponding to each pachinko machine, and there is a problem that causes an increase in cost and work load. . Furthermore, when an operator performs maintenance of the pachinko machine, there is a possibility that the operator touches the pressing piece and is damaged.

Further, the lock device described in Patent Document 3 prevents the hook from being displaced to the unlocked position by pulling the wire and restricting the operation of the platform. That is, when unlocking the locking device, it is necessary to unlock the locking device for each pachinko machine after releasing the lock device, which has a drawback that the operation becomes very complicated. Further, when the required time elapses after the locking device is opened, the platform is automatically fixed at the restriction position. That is, it is necessary to release the lock device each time the middle frame is closed.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a control system for an operation device of a locking mechanism that can use the locking mechanism provided in the gaming machine as it is and can perform locking, unlocking, and unlocking control with a simple configuration. To do.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to the present invention comprises:
A first engaging portion (21) disposed on one frame (12) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) of the gaming machine (11) which is relatively pivotally supported; A second engaging portion (24, 25) disposed on the other frame (13) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) and detachably engageable with the first engaging portion (21). A locking mechanism (20) comprising an engaging means (23) having a locking position for engaging the second engaging portion (24, 25) with the first engaging portion (21); A control system for the actuator of the locking mechanism (20) that is displaced between the unlocked position and the unlocked position.
A first wire (32) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire (33) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
A drive mechanism (41) for connecting the other ends of the first wire (32) and the second wire (33), respectively, and selectively pulling and driving one of these wires;
A transmitter (54, 55) for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver (59) for receiving a signal from the transmitter (54, 55),
When the receiving unit (59) detects a signal from the transmitting unit (54, 55), the drive mechanism (41) connected to the first and second wires (32, 33) is driven,
When the first wire (32) is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire (33 ) Is moved to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position,
When the second wire (33) is pulled by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire (32 ) Connects a plurality of actuators (31) of the locking mechanism (20) configured to move the second engaging portion (24, 25) to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position,
Any one of the receiving units (59) included in the plurality of operating devices (31) receives the simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit (55), so that each operating device (31) includes All the drive mechanisms (41) connected to the first and second wires (32, 33) are driven to pull the first wires (32), and the engaging means (23) is released from the locked position. It is configured to be displaced toward the lock position.

In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the intended object, a control system for an operation device for a locking mechanism according to another invention of the present application is as follows:
A first engaging portion (21) disposed on one frame (12) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) of the gaming machine (11) which is relatively pivotally supported; A second engaging portion (24, 25) disposed on the other frame (13) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) and detachably engageable with the first engaging portion (21). An engaging means (23) having a third frame (14) pivotably supported by the first frame (12) or the second frame (13) and the third frame (14). A third engagement portion (22) disposed on one frame (14) of the frame (13), and a frame (13) pivotally supporting the third frame (14) and the third frame (14). The second frame (13) is disposed on the other frame (13) and is displaceable between a locked position where it engages with the third engaging portion (22) and an unlocked position where it does not engage with the third engaging portion (22). A locking mechanism (20) comprising the four engaging portions (29a), and a locking position for engaging the second engaging portions (24, 25) with the first engaging portion (21); Locking machine to displace between unlocked position released from engagement (20) A control system of the actuator,
A first wire (32) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire (33) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
A third wire (34) having one end fixed to the fourth engaging portion (29a) and displacing the fourth engaging portion (29a) from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A drive mechanism (41) for connecting the other ends of the first wire (32) and the second wire (33), respectively, and selectively pulling and driving one of these wires;
A second drive mechanism (42) connected to the other end of the third wire (34) to pull and drive the third wire (34);
A transmitter (54, 55) for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver (59) for receiving a signal from the transmitter (54, 55),
When the receiving unit (59) detects a signal from the transmission unit (54, 55), the drive mechanism (41) and the third wire (the third wire (32, 33) connected to the first and second wires (32, 33) 34) is connected to the second drive mechanism (42),
When the first wire (32) is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire (33 ) Is moved to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position,
When the second wire (33) is pulled by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire (32 ) Connects a plurality of actuators (31) of the locking mechanism (20) configured to move the second engaging portion (24, 25) to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position,
Any one of the receiving units (59) included in the plurality of operating devices (31) receives the simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit (55), so that each operating device (31) includes All the drive mechanisms (41) connected to the first and second wires (32, 33) are driven to pull the first wires (32), and the engaging means (23) is released from the locked position. It is configured to be displaced toward the lock position.

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, a control system for an operation device for a locking mechanism according to still another invention of the present application is as follows:
A first engaging portion (21) disposed on one frame (12) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) of the gaming machine (11) which is relatively pivotally supported; A second engaging portion (24, 25) disposed on the other frame (13) of the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) and detachably engageable with the first engaging portion (21). An engaging means (23) having a third frame (14) pivotably supported by the first frame (12) or the second frame (13) and the third frame (14). A third engagement portion (22) disposed on one frame (14) of the frame (13), and a frame (13) pivotally supporting the third frame (14) and the third frame (14). The second frame (13) is disposed on the other frame (13) and is displaceable between a locked position where it engages with the third engaging portion (22) and an unlocked position where it does not engage with the third engaging portion (22). A locking mechanism (20) comprising the four engaging portions (29a), and a locking position for engaging the second engaging portions (24, 25) with the first engaging portion (21); Locking machine to displace between unlocked position released from engagement (20) A control system of the actuator,
A first wire (32) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire (33) having one end fixed to the engaging means (23) and displacing the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
A third wire (34) having one end fixed to the fourth engaging portion (29a) and displacing the fourth engaging portion (29a) from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A drive mechanism (41) for connecting the other ends of the first wire (32) and the second wire (33), respectively, and selectively pulling and driving one of these wires;
A second drive mechanism (42) connected to the other end of the third wire (34) to pull and drive the third wire (34);
A transmitter (54, 55) for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver (59) for receiving a signal from the transmitter (54, 55),
When the receiving unit (59) detects a signal from the transmission unit (54, 55), the drive mechanism (41) and the third wire (the third wire (32, 33) connected to the first and second wires (32, 33) 34) is connected to the second drive mechanism (42),
When the first wire (32) is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire (33 ) Is moved to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position,
When the second wire (33) is pulled by the drive mechanism (41) to displace the second engaging portion (24, 25) from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire (32 ) Connects a plurality of actuators (31) of the locking mechanism (20) configured to move the second engaging portion (24, 25) to a position where the second engaging portion (24, 25) can be displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position,
When any one of the receiving units (59) included in the plurality of operating devices (31) receives the second simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit (55), each operating device (31) All the second drive mechanisms (42) connected to the third wires (34) included in the second drive mechanism (42) are driven to pull the third wires (34), and the fourth engagement portions (29a) are locked. It is configured to be displaced from the position toward the unlocking position.

  Further, each of the wires (32, 33, 34) is slidably inserted into a hollow tube (35) that regulates the movement path of the wires (32, 33, 34), and the tube (35) One end may be fixed to the engaging means (23) side, and the other end of the tube (35) may be fixed to the drive mechanism (41) side.

  Further, each of the first and second wires (32, 33) is connected to a connecting member (47) constituting the drive mechanism (41), and the second wire (33) in the connecting member (47) is connected. ) Can be configured to be elastically deformable.

The first wire (32) can be connected to and separated from the connecting portion (50) of the first wire (32) in the connecting member (47).
When the first frame (12) and the second frame (13) are closed while the second engagement portion (24, 25) is held in the locked position, the first engagement portion (21 ), The movement of the first and second wires (32, 33) accompanying the displacement of the second engaging portion (24, 25) in contact with the unlocking position from the locking position to the connecting member (47). The connecting portion (51) of the second wire (33) of the connecting member (47) is elastically deformed, and the first wire (32) is connected to the connecting portion (50) of the first wire (32) of the connecting member (47). It is configured to allow by separating.

  According to the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to claim 1 of the present invention, the second engagement portion and the first engagement portion of the engagement means are driven by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the first wire. Since the engagement can be released, the first frame and the second frame can be relatively opened. In addition, since the engagement between the second engagement portion and the first engagement portion is not released by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the second wire, the first frame and the second frame are closed. It is possible to prevent the locking mechanism from being unlocked illegally when held at. Thus, by driving the driving means and selectively pulling the first wire and the second wire, the locking mechanism can be locked and unlocked, and the operator can operate the key for maintenance work or the like. Since there is no need to do this, the work can be simplified. Furthermore, the first wire is fixed to the engaging means at a position where the second engaging portion is displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position, and the second engaging portion is locked from the unlocking position. It is possible to automatically lock and unlock the locking mechanism only by fixing the second wire at a position to be displaced toward the position. That is, the degree of freedom of selection of the position where the first and second wires can be fixed in the engaging means is high, and it can be easily attached to a locking mechanism in an existing gaming machine, and locking of gaming machines of manufacturers having different specifications It can be suitably employed for the mechanism. Furthermore, since locking, unlocking and unlocking of the locking mechanism can be performed by a single operating device, a device for unlocking the locking mechanism and a device for regulating unlocking of the locking mechanism are separately provided. Compared to the case, the cost can be reduced and the apparatus can be downsized.

  Further, since the operator can open the first frame and the second frame relatively simply by operating the transmitting unit and transmitting a signal to the receiving unit, it is necessary to perform a key operation as in the prior art. Maintenance work and the like are simplified. Furthermore, the operator can open the first frame and the second frame of a plurality of gaming machines relatively by simply operating the transmission unit and transmitting a simultaneous release signal to the reception unit. In addition, there is no need to perform key operations for each gaming machine, and maintenance work and the like can be simplified to reduce the work load.

  According to the control system for the locking mechanism operating device according to claim 2, which is another invention of the present application, by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the first wire, Since it comprised so that engagement with a 1st engaging part could be cancelled | released, a 1st frame and a 2nd frame can be open | released relatively. In addition, since the engagement between the second engagement portion and the first engagement portion is not released by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the second wire, the first frame and the second frame are closed. It is possible to prevent the locking mechanism from being unlocked illegally when held at. Thus, by driving the driving means and selectively pulling the first wire and the second wire, the locking mechanism can be locked and unlocked, and the operator can operate the key for maintenance work or the like. Since there is no need to do this, the work can be simplified. Furthermore, the first wire is fixed to the engaging means at a position where the second engaging portion is displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position, and the second engaging portion is locked from the unlocking position. It is possible to automatically lock and unlock the locking mechanism only by fixing the second wire at a position to be displaced toward the position. That is, the degree of freedom of selection of the position where the first and second wires can be fixed in the engaging means is high, and it can be easily attached to a locking mechanism in an existing gaming machine, and locking of gaming machines of manufacturers having different specifications It can be suitably employed for the mechanism. Furthermore, since locking, unlocking and unlocking of the locking mechanism can be performed by a single operating device, a device for unlocking the locking mechanism and a device for regulating unlocking of the locking mechanism are separately provided. Compared to the case, the cost can be reduced and the apparatus can be downsized.

  Since the second drive mechanism is driven to pull the third wire, the engagement between the fourth engagement portion and the third engagement portion can be released, so the first frame or the second frame The third frame can be opened. That is, since the third frame can be unlocked automatically by driving the second drive mechanism and pulling the third wire, the operator needs to perform a key operation for maintenance work or the like. The work can be simplified. In addition, the operator can open the first frame and the second frame relatively and can open the third frame simply by operating the transmitter and transmitting a signal to the receiver. Thus, there is no need to perform key operations as in the prior art, and maintenance work and the like are simplified. Furthermore, the operator can open the first frame and the second frame of a plurality of gaming machines relatively by simply operating the transmission unit and transmitting a simultaneous release signal to the reception unit. In addition, there is no need to perform key operations for each gaming machine, and maintenance work and the like can be simplified to reduce the work load.

  According to the control system for the locking mechanism operating device according to claim 3 which is still another invention of the present application, the second engagement portion of the engagement means is driven by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the first wire. Since the engagement between the first engagement portion and the first engagement portion can be released, the first frame and the second frame can be relatively opened. In addition, since the engagement between the second engagement portion and the first engagement portion is not released by driving the drive mechanism and pulling the second wire, the first frame and the second frame are closed. It is possible to prevent the locking mechanism from being unlocked illegally when held at. Thus, by driving the driving means and selectively pulling the first wire and the second wire, the locking mechanism can be locked and unlocked, and the operator can operate the key for maintenance work or the like. Since there is no need to do this, the work can be simplified. Furthermore, the first wire is fixed to the engaging means at a position where the second engaging portion is displaced from the locking position toward the unlocking position, and the second engaging portion is locked from the unlocking position. It is possible to automatically lock and unlock the locking mechanism only by fixing the second wire at a position to be displaced toward the position. That is, the degree of freedom of selection of the position where the first and second wires can be fixed in the engaging means is high, and it can be easily attached to a locking mechanism in an existing gaming machine, and locking of gaming machines of manufacturers having different specifications It can be suitably employed for the mechanism. Furthermore, since locking, unlocking and unlocking of the locking mechanism can be performed by a single operating device, a device for unlocking the locking mechanism and a device for regulating unlocking of the locking mechanism are separately provided. Compared to the case, the cost can be reduced and the apparatus can be downsized.

  Since the second drive mechanism is driven to pull the third wire, the engagement between the fourth engagement portion and the third engagement portion can be released, so the first frame or the second frame The third frame can be opened. That is, since the third frame can be unlocked automatically by driving the second drive mechanism and pulling the third wire, the operator needs to perform a key operation for maintenance work or the like. The work can be simplified. In addition, the operator can open the first frame and the second frame relatively and can open the third frame simply by operating the transmitter and transmitting a signal to the receiver. Thus, there is no need to perform key operations as in the prior art, and maintenance work and the like are simplified. Furthermore, since the operator can open the third frame of the plurality of gaming machines only by operating the transmitting unit and transmitting the second simultaneous release signal to the receiving unit, There is no need to perform key operations, and maintenance work and the like can be further simplified to reduce the work load.

  And, according to the control system of the operating device of the locking mechanism according to claim 4, since each wire is slidably inserted into the hollow tube, and the movement path of the wire is regulated by the tube, Apparently, even if each wire is configured to hang down, the power when the drive mechanism is driven can be reliably transmitted to the engagement means. Therefore, the freedom degree of the path | route which passes each wire is raised, and it can install suitably also in the game machine with which installation space is limited. Further, by inserting the wires into the tube, it is possible to prevent the wires from coming into direct contact with the components of the gaming machine.

  Furthermore, according to the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to claim 5, the first frame and the second frame are closed while the second engagement portion is held at the locking position. When the joint portion and the second engaging portion come into contact with each other, the connecting portion for fixing the second wire is elastically deformed to allow the second engaging portion to be deformed. Can be prevented. According to the control system for an operation device of the locking mechanism according to claim 6, the first frame and the second frame are closed while the second engagement portion is held at the locking position. The first wire can be moved away from the connecting member of the drive mechanism when the joining portion and the second engaging portion come into contact with each other. Can be prevented.

  A control system for an operation device for a locking mechanism according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of a preferred embodiment. Note that a general pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine having a locking mechanism. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left” and “right” are designated in a state where the pachinko machine 11 is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG. 2 unless otherwise specified.

(About pachinko machines)
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 11 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 11 has an outer frame (first frame) 12 that is fixed to an opening (not shown) opened in an installation base 10 (so-called island) provided in the game hall, and the outer frame 12. A middle frame (second frame) 13 pivotally supported so as to be detachable and openable with respect to the middle frame, and a game board (not shown) which is detachably attached to the middle frame 13 and constitutes a required game area; A glass frame (third frame) 14 that is pivotally supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be detachable and openable and protects the game board, and an upper ball tray 15 and a lower ball tray that store pachinko balls (game media). 16 or the like. Further, on the back side of the middle frame 13, a mechanism set board (not shown) provided with various ball paths and a ball processing / dispensing part is disposed. The installation base 10 is configured to be decorated by attaching a wood and attaching a thin aluminum plate to the outer surface thereof, and the opening is provided at predetermined intervals, and the pachinko machine 11 is disposed in each opening. It is supposed to be. Further, the pachinko balls and the power can be supplied to each pachinko machine 11 via the pachinko ball supply equipment provided inside the installation base 10 and wiring equipment for supplying power (none of which are shown). It has become.

(About locking mechanism)
On the side of the pachinko machine 11 opposite to the opening / closing pivot point (the right side of the pachinko machine 11), the middle frame 13 can be held in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 12, and On the other hand, the locking mechanism 20 which can hold | maintain the said glass frame 14 in a closed state is arrange | positioned (refer FIG. 5). That is, the middle frame 13 and the glass frame 14 can be opened by unlocking the locking mechanism 20. Here, the locking mechanism 20 is disposed on the right side of the outer frame 12 at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction, and is provided with two first locking pieces (first first) extending inside the opening of the outer frame 12. Engaging portions) 21, 21, a second locking piece (third engaging portion) 22 formed at a substantially central position of the right edge of the glass frame 14, and the middle frame 13, The first engaging piece 21, 21 and the second engaging piece 22 are basically composed of engaging means 23 that can be engaged and disengaged with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5, the engaging means 23 is pivotally supported at a lower position of the middle frame 13 via a first shaft 24a so as to be swingable in the vertical direction. A first locking piece (second engaging portion) 24 detachably engageable with the first locking piece 21 located on the side, and swingable in the vertical direction via the first shaft 25 a at the upper position of the middle frame 13. And a second locking hook (second engaging portion) 25, which is detachably engageable with the first locking piece 21 located above the outer frame 12, and the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 is constituted by a connecting rod 27 for connecting and swinging integrally through the second shafts 24b, 25b, and a first spring member (not shown) locked to the connecting rod 27 and the inner frame 13. The Here, each of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 extends in the front-rear direction and engages with the corresponding first locking piece 21, 21 (FIG. 7 (a), ( b)), and the unlocked position in which the rear end swings upward and the engagement with the first locking pieces 21 and 21 is released (see FIGS. 9A and 9B). It can be displaced between. That is, by holding the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 in the locked position, the middle frame 13 is held in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 12, and the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are retained. Is displaced from the locking position to the unlocking position so that the inner frame 13 can be opened with respect to the outer frame 12.

  The first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are always held in the locked position by urging the connecting rod 27 upward by the first spring member, and the middle frame 13 is It is closed. Further, when the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position, the operator grips a part of the pachinko machine 11 (inner frame 13) and pulls it forward. Thereby, the middle frame 13 is rotated toward the front side to be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 have claw portions 26 a, 26 a that are inclined downward toward the front side on the rear end side, and the claw portions 26 a, 26 a Engaging grooves 26b, 26b that engage with the first locking pieces 21, 21 are provided on the front side. That is, when the middle frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 12, the first locking pieces 21, 21 are brought into contact with the claw portions 26a, 26a of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25. Originally, by moving the inner frame 13 close to the outer frame 12, the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 facing the locking position are pushed upward and displaced toward the unlocking position, Further, when the middle frame 13 is moved close to the outer frame 12 and the first locking pieces 21 and 21 face the engaging grooves 26b and 26b, the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are moved to the first spring. The engagement grooves 26b, 26b and the first locking pieces 21, 21 are engaged with each other by returning from the unlocked position to the locked position by the elastic force of the member.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 11, the locking mechanism 20 includes a slide member 29 that is movable in the vertical direction between the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 that are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. As the slide member 29 moves up and down, a pressing piece (not shown) presses the third locking hook (fourth engaging portion) 29a, and the third locking hook 29a is moved to the glass frame. The 14 second locking pieces 22 are engaged and disengaged. Here, the slide member 29 is configured so that the third locking hook 29a is always attached to the second locking piece 22 by a second spring member (not shown) hooked to the sliding member 29 and the inner frame 13. The unlocking position is set so that the third locking hook 29a is released from the engagement with the second locking piece 22 by moving the slide member 29 downward. It is set to be displaced. The glass frame 14 is configured such that when the third locking hook 29a is displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position, the glass frame 14 is rotated and opened toward the front side by its own weight. It is.

  When the glass frame 14 is closed with respect to the middle frame 13, the glass frame 14 is brought close to the middle frame 13 with the second locking piece 22 in contact with the third locking hook 29 a. By moving, the third locking hook 29a facing the locking position is displaced toward the unlocking position. Further, by moving the glass frame 14 closer to the middle frame 13, the third locking hook 29a is returned from the unlocked position to the locked position by the elastic force of the second spring member, and the third locking hook 29a and the second locking member 29 The two locking pieces 22 are engaged with each other.

(About the actuator)
Next, the operation device 31 that can lock and unlock the locking mechanism 20 will be described. In the description relating to the actuator 31, “left” and “right” are designated in a state where the pachinko machine 11 is viewed from the back side of the installation table 10 as shown in FIG. 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the actuating device 31 has one end fixed to the first locking hook 24 and one end fixed to the first locking hook 24. The second wire 33, the third wire 34 whose one end is fixed to the slide member 29, and the other ends of the first to third wires 32, 33, 34 are connected, and the first to first It is basically composed of a drive device 40 that selectively pulls and drives the third wires 32, 33, and 34, and is arranged corresponding to each pachinko machine 11 attached to the installation base 10. In the embodiment, the wires 32, 33, and 34 are made by combining steel wires, but when the wires 32, 33, and 34 are pulled with high flexibility and poor stretchability. Those that do not easily cut are preferred. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the operating device 31 provided for each pachinko machine 11 is configured to be electrically connected to the adjacent driving device 40 via the first cable 60, The power supplied from the power supply unit 65 (see FIG. 1) connected to any one of the wiring boards 43 of the drive device 40 can be supplied to the other drive devices 40 via the first cable 60. ing.

  Here, the first to third wires 32, 33, and 34 are slidably inserted into a hollow tube 35 set shorter than the wires 32, 33, and 34, and move in the tube 35. Configured to get. One end of each tube 35 is located above the first locking hook 24 located below the middle frame 13 and below the second locking hook 25 located above the middle frame 13. And the first tube fixing portions 28, 28, 28 (see FIGS. 7, 9, and 11) provided at the position and the lower position of the slide member 29, respectively, and the other end of each tube 35 is It fixes to the 2nd tube fixing | fixed part 52,52 (refer FIG.6, FIG.8 and FIG.10) provided in the said drive device 40. FIG.

  That is, when the first wire 32 is pulled, the first wire 32 moves upward in the vicinity of the first locking hook 24, and the first locking hook 24 is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the second wire 33 is pulled, the second wire 33 moves downward in the vicinity of the second locking hook 25, and the second locking hook 25 is unlocked. Displace toward the locking position. Further, when the third wire 34 is pulled, the third wire 34 moves downward in the vicinity of the slide member 29 so that the slide member 29 is displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position. It has become. As described above, since the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are connected by the connecting rod 27, when the first locking hook 24 is pulled by the first wire 32, When the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are integrally displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position and the second locking hook 25 is pulled by the second wire 33, the first and second engagement hooks are engaged. The locking hooks 24, 25 are integrally displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position.

  Further, the tube 35 is not bent or moved in accordance with the movement of the wires 32, 33, 34 when the wires 32, 33, 34 inserted into the tube 35 are pulled and driven by the driving device 40. A material having a hardness of 5 is employed. That is, the movement path of each wire 32, 33, 34 that is moved by being pulled by the drive device 40 is regulated by the tube 35, so that each wire 32, 33, 34 moves through a predetermined path. It has become. The first to third wires 32, 33 and 34 are inserted into tubes 35 of different colors.

  The first to third wires 32, 33, 34 are connected to the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the slide member 29, and a fixture 36 ( 12 (a)) is attached, and the fixture 36 is screwed to the corresponding locking hooks 24, 25 and the slide member 29 through the through hole 37a. Here, the fixture 36 includes a main body 37 in which the through-holes 37a are formed, a folded piece 38 extending from the edge of the main body 37 and folded back to the main body 37, the folded piece 38, and The fastening member 39 is pivotally supported by the main body 37 in an eccentric state. Then, the fastening member 39 is rotated while the wires 32, 33, and 34 are inserted between the main body 37 and the folded piece 38, and between the outer peripheral edge of the fastening member 39 and the inner side surface of the folded piece 38. Thus, the wires 32, 33 and 34 are sandwiched and fixed. Here, the fixture 36 is fixed in a state where the wires 32, 33, 34 are pulled, and the wires 32, 33, 34 between the first tube fixing portion 28 and the fixture 36 are stretched. That is, it is configured so that there is no slack. Further, by fixing the fixture 36 in a state where the wires 32, 33, 34 are pulled, the wires 32, 33, 34 between the second tube fixing portion 52 and connecting portions 50b, 51b described later are also provided. There is no tension, that is, no slack.

  The tightening member 39 pulls the wires 32, 33, 34 when the wires 32, 33, 34 are pulled, that is, when the wires 32, 33, 34 are pulled in the direction of arrow P in FIG. The wires 32, 33, and 34 are configured to rotate in a direction to be tightened by friction with the wires 33 and 34. Further, connecting balls 32a, 33a, and 34a shown in FIGS. 1, 6, 8, and 10 are provided at the ends of the first to third wires 32, 33, and 34 that are engaged with the driving device 40, respectively. It is locked.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the drive device 40 includes a first drive mechanism 41 that locks the first and second wires 32 and 33, and a second drive mechanism 42 that locks the third wire 34. And a wiring board 43 on which various electronic components are mounted, and both the driving mechanisms 41 and 42 and a case body 44 that accommodates the wiring board 43, and the installation is performed via a fixing hole 44 a provided in the case body 44. Screwed to the upper position of the pachinko machine 11 on the back side of the table 10. Further, on the right side surface of the case body 44, holes 44b, 44b, 44b through which the tube 35 can be led out are provided at three positions spaced apart in the vertical direction. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the case body 44 has a base portion 45a on which the first and second drive mechanisms 41, 42 and the wiring board 43 are disposed, and is detachably disposed on the base portion 45a. Each of the drive mechanisms 41 and 42 and the wiring board 43 are provided with a box-shaped cover portion 45b that covers and protects the cover and opens rearward. The holes 44b are formed in the base portion 45a, and the first and second drive mechanisms 41 and 42 and the wiring board 43 are exposed to the outside by removing the cover portion 45b from the base portion 45a. It is supposed to be exposed.

  The tube 35 into which the first wire 32 is inserted is led out from the hole 44b located in the center, and the tube 35 into which the second wire 33 is inserted is led out from the hole 44b located below. The tube 35 into which the third wire 34 is inserted is led out from the hole 44b located at the position. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the wires 32, 33, 34 (tubes 35) are led out from the holes 44 b toward the opening / closing pivot points of the outer frame 12 and the middle frame 13. The body 44 is disposed, and the wires 32, 33, and 34 (tubes 35) are set to a length that allows the middle frame 13 to be opened with a margin with respect to the outer frame 12 (see FIGS. 3 and 3). 4).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first drive mechanism 41 is fixed to the shaft portion 47, a motor 46 that can rotate forward and backward, a shaft portion 47 that is connected to the motor 46 via a gear (not shown), and the shaft portion 47. The connecting member 48 is connected to the first wire 32 and the second wire 33, and the detection piece 53 is fixed to the connecting member 48. As the motor 46 rotates forward and backward, the connecting member 48 rotates forward and backward, and the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 connected to the connecting member 48 are pulled. In the embodiment, the gear is combined so that the rotation speed of the shaft portion 47 is smaller than the rotation speed of the motor 46, and when the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 are pulled from the engagement means 23 side. The connecting member 48 does not rotate. That is, the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the locking pieces 21, 21 are disengaged so that they cannot be unlocked illegally. The motor 46, the gear, and the shaft portion 47 are accommodated in required cases 41a and 42a and can be handled as a single unit.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 6, 8, and 10, the connecting member 48 includes a first connecting portion (connecting portion) 50 to which the first wire 32 is connected, and the first connecting portion 50. A second connecting portion (connecting portion) 51 connected to one end of the first connecting portion 51 and a cylindrical portion 49 fixed to the outer surface of the first connecting portion 50 and fitted to the shaft portion 47. And arcuate connection portions 50b and 51b formed at the other end portions of the first and second coupling portions 50 and 51. The second connecting portion 51 that is not fixed to the cylindrical portion 49 is formed of an elastically deformable sheet metal or the like, and can be elastically deformed within a predetermined range (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6). Here, the second connecting portion 51 pulls at least the second wire 33 and holds the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 in the locked position. The hooks 24 and 25 are configured to be elastically deformable within a range in which the hooks 24 and 25 can be displaced to the unlocked position (see a two-dot chain line in FIG. 6).

  Further, slits 50a and 51a into which the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 can be inserted are formed in the first and second connecting portions 50 and 51 (connection portions 50b and 51b). The connection sphere 32a of the first wire 32 is detachably locked to the connection portion 50b via the slit 50a of the first connection portion 50, and the slit 51a of the second connection portion 51 is connected to the connection portion 50b. A connecting ball 33a of the second wire 33 is locked to the connecting portion 51b so as to be able to contact and separate.

  Here, the connecting member 48 is fixed such that the cylindrical portion 49 is positioned between the first connecting portion 50 and the second connecting portion 51, and the connecting portion 50 b of the first connecting portion 50 and the second connecting portion are connected. The connecting portion 51 b of the portion 51 is set so as to be located across the rotation center of the connecting member 48. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 are connected to the connecting portions 50b and 51b of the first and second connecting portions 50 and 51 from the same direction (right direction). It is configured to do. In this manner, the motor 46 is driven to rotate the connecting member 48 forward and backward so that either the first wire 32 or the second wire 33 can be selectively pulled. The second tube fixing portion 52 is formed between each hole 44 b and the connecting member 48, and the end of the tube 35 is fixed to the second tube fixing portion 52.

  That is, by driving the motor 46 and rotating the connecting member 48 counterclockwise in FIGS. 6, 8, and 10 (hereinafter referred to as forward rotation), the connection member 50 b of the first connecting portion 50 is engaged. The stopped first wire 32 is moved leftward. For this reason, the first wire 32 is pulled with the rotation of the connecting member 48, and a force is applied to the first locking hook 24 to displace it from the locked position to the unlocked position. A force for displacing from the locking position to the unlocking position also acts on the second locking hook 25 connected to the first locking hook 24 via the first locking hook 24. Here, when the connecting member 48 rotates in the forward direction, the connecting portion 51 b of the second connecting portion 51 that locks the connecting ball 33 a of the second wire 33 approaches the second tube fixing portion 52. The second wire 33 is allowed to move. That is, the restriction of the second locking hook 25 by the second wire 33 is released, and each of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position. In other words, by pulling the first wire 32, the second wire 33 is loosened, and the engagement between the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the first locking pieces 21, 21 is released. Accordingly, by rotating the connecting member 48 forward so as to pull the first wire 32, the second wire 33 displaces the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the unlocked position toward the locked position. It is moved to the position where it can be made.

  Further, in a state where each of the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 is in the unlocked position, the motor 46 is driven to rotate the connecting member 48 clockwise in FIGS. 6, 8 and 10 ( (Hereinafter referred to as reverse rotation), the second wire 33 locked to the connecting portion 51b of the second connecting portion 51 is moved in the left direction. That is, as the connecting member 48 rotates, the second wire 33 is pulled, and a force is applied to the second locking hook 25 to displace it from the unlocked position to the locked position. Thus, a force for displacing from the unlocked position to the locked position also acts on the first locking hook 24 connected to the second locking hook 25. Here, when the connecting member 48 rotates in the reverse direction, the connecting portion 50 b of the first connecting portion 50 that locks the connecting ball 32 a of the first wire 32 approaches the second tube fixing portion 52. The first wire 32 is allowed to move. That is, the restriction of the first locking hook 24 by the first wire 32 is released, and each of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 is displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position. In other words, by pulling the second wire 33, the first wire 32 is loosened, and the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the first locking pieces 21, 21 can be engaged. Locking of the locking mechanism 20 is allowed. Therefore, by rotating the connecting member 48 in reverse so as to pull the second wire 33, the first wire 32 displaces the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the locked position toward the unlocked position. It is moved to the position where it can be made.

  In addition, detection sensors (not shown) are attached to the wiring board 43 at two places on the locus drawn by the detection piece 53 fixed to the connecting member 48 when the connecting member 48 is rotated forward and backward. Yes. One detection sensor rotates the connecting member 48 forward to pull the first wire 32, and when the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 arrive at the unlocked position, the detection piece 53, and the other detection sensor reversely rotates the connecting member 48 to pull the second wire 33, and the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 arrive at the locking position. At this time, the detection piece 53 is attached at a position where the detection piece 53 is detected. When each detection sensor detects the detection piece 53, the driving of the motor 46 is stopped. The wiring board 43 is connected to the first drive mechanism 41 and the third wire 34 connected to the first and second wires 32 and 33 based on a signal received by a receiving unit 59 described later. A control unit (not shown) for driving the second drive mechanism 42 is provided.

  The first drive mechanism 41 pulls the first wire 32 to displace the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 to the unlocked position, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, The second wire 33 is set to rotate reversely and to be pulled, and the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are displaced to the locked position.

  The second drive mechanism 42 is basically composed of a member common to the first drive mechanism 41, and the second drive mechanism 42 is denoted by the same reference numeral and detailed description thereof is omitted. . The connecting sphere 34a of the third wire 34 is configured to be engaged with a connecting portion 50b formed in the first connecting portion 50 of the connecting member 48 in the second drive mechanism 42. The second drive mechanism 42, like the first drive mechanism 41 described above, pulls the third wire 33 to bring the third locking hook 29a (slide member 29) into the unlocked position. When a predetermined time elapses after the displacement, the motor 46 is set to rotate forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 10).

  That is, when the motor 46 in the second drive mechanism 42 is driven to rotate the connecting member 48 in the forward direction, the third wire 34 locked to the connecting portion 50b of the first connecting portion 50 is moved leftward. The Therefore, the third wire 34 is pulled along with the rotation of the connecting member 48, and a force is applied to the slide member 29 to slide downward against the elastic force of the second spring member. Accordingly, as the slide member 29 slides downward, a pressing piece provided on the slide member 29 presses the third locking hook 29a, and the third locking hook 29a changes from the locked position to the unlocked position. Displace towards. In other words, by pulling the third wire 34, the engagement between the third locking hook 29a and the second locking piece 22 is released. On the other hand, when the connecting member 48 in the second drive mechanism 42 rotates in the reverse direction (clockwise in FIG. 10) in a state where the third locking hook 29a is in the unlocked position, the third wire 34 The connecting portion 50b of the first connecting portion 50 that locks the connecting ball 34a is displaced in the direction approaching the second tube fixing portion 52, and the movement of the third wire 34 is allowed. That is, the displacement restriction of the slide member 29 by the third wire 34 is released, the slide member 29 is slid upward by the elastic force of the second spring member, and the third locking hook 29a is released. The third locking hook 29a and the second locking piece 22 can be engaged with each other by being displaced from the locking position to the locking position.

(About the control system of the actuator)
The actuating device 31 transmits a predetermined signal to drive the driving device 40, and includes a first transmitting device (transmitting unit) 54 and a second transmitting device (transmitting unit) 55, and the first and first transmitting devices. A receiving device 58 capable of receiving signals from the two transmitting devices 54 and 55, and the receiving unit 59 of the receiving device 58 detects the signals from the first and second transmitting devices 54 and 55; The drive device 40 is configured to be driven. That is, the first drive mechanism 41 and the third wire connected to the first and second wires 32 and 33 based on the signal received by the receiving unit 59 by the control unit provided on the wiring board 43. The second drive mechanism 42 to which the 34 is connected is driven. The first transmission device 54 and the second transmission device 55 are configured separately.

  In the embodiment, a general wireless system that transmits infrared rays, radio waves, and the like from the first transmitter 54 and the second transmitter 55 and receives this signal by the receiver 58 (receiver 59). Although a transmitting device is employed, a wired type in which the transmitting devices 54 and 55 and the receiving device 58 are connected by a cable or the like can also be employed. Here, the range (reception range) in which the signals transmitted from the first and second transmission devices 54 and 55 in each reception device 58 (reception unit 59) can be received is a reception device of another pachinko machine 11 It is set to a range in which the transmission transmitted toward 58 is not received. Here, the receiving device 58 opens a through hole (not shown) at a position above the pachinko machine 11 of the installation table 10, and the receiving unit 59 is exposed to the front side of the installation table 10 through the through hole. It is fixed to the installation base 10 in a state and is electrically connected to the wiring board 43 of the driving device 40 via the second cable 61 (see FIG. 3). Since the installation table 10 is made of wood as described above, it is possible to easily open the through hole in the existing installation table 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first transmission device 54 transmits a first individual release signal for individually driving the first drive mechanism 41 of the operating device 31 provided in each pachinko machine 11. 1 button 56 and a second button 57 for transmitting a second individual release signal for individually driving the second drive mechanism 42. Therefore, when the receiving unit 59 receives the first individual release signal, the first driving mechanism 41 of the driving device 40 to which the receiving unit 59 is connected is driven to pull the first wire 32. When the receiving unit 59 receives the second individual release signal by displacing the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the locked position toward the unlocked position, the receiving unit 59 is connected. The second drive mechanism 42 of the drive device 40 thus driven is pulled to pull the third wire 34, and the third locking hook 29a is displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position. That is, the middle frame 13 and the glass frame 14 of any pachinko machine 11 can be opened in accordance with the operation of the first transmission device 54.

  Similarly to the first transmission device 54, the second transmission device 55 includes first and second buttons 56 and 57. When the first button 56 is pressed, The first simultaneous release signal (simultaneous release signal) for simultaneously driving the first drive mechanisms 41 in the actuator 31 is set to be transmitted, and when the second button 57 is pressed, all the second release signals are transmitted. The second simultaneous release signal for driving all the drive mechanisms 42 at once is set.

  That is, when any one of the receiving units 59 included in the plurality of actuators 31 connected via the first cable 60 receives the first simultaneous release signal, the first simultaneous release signal is received. The controller of the operating device 31 (wiring board 43) that has received the releasing signal transmits the releasing signal to the controller of the adjacent operating device 31 (wiring board 43) via the first cable 60, and the release The control unit that has received the signal also sequentially transmits a release signal to the control unit of the adjacent operation device 31 (wiring board 43), and the first drive mechanism 41 in all the operation devices 31 is driven to drive the first wire 32. Is supposed to pull. For this reason, in response to the operation of the second transmission device 55, the middle frame 13 of all the pachinko machines 11 is opened to the outer frame 12.

  Similarly, when any one of the receiving units 59 included in the plurality of actuating devices 31 connected via the first cable 60 receives the second simultaneous release signal, The controller of the actuator 31 (wiring board 43) that has received the simultaneous release signal transmits a release signal to the controller of the adjacent actuator 31 (wiring board 43) via the first cable 60, and The control unit that has received the release signal also sequentially transmits the release signal to the control unit of the adjacent operation device 31 (wiring board 43), and the second drive mechanism 42 in all the operation devices 31 is driven to perform the third operation. By pulling the wire 34, the third locking hook 29a is displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position. That is, the glass frames 14 of all the pachinko machines 11 are opened to the middle frame 13 in accordance with the operation of the second transmission device 55.

(Effects of Example)
Next, the operation of the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to the embodiment will be described.

  Each pachinko machine 11 installed on the installation table 10 always holds the inner frame 13 in a closed state with respect to the outer frame 12 and holds the glass frame 14 in a closed state with respect to the inner frame 13. Has been. That is, the first locking hook 24, the second locking hook 25, and the third locking hook 29a provided on the middle frame 13 of the locking mechanism 20 are held in the locking position, and the first and second locking hooks 29a are held in the locking position. The locking hooks 24, 25 and the upper and lower first locking pieces 21, 21 provided on the outer frame 12 are engaged, and the third locking hook 29 a and the second locking piece 22 formed on the glass frame 14, Are engaged to lock the pachinko machine 11.

  Here, the operating device 31 according to the embodiment fixes the fixing tool 36 of the first wire 32 to the first locking hook 24 and the fixing tool 36 of the second wire 33 to the second locking hook. 25, and the fixture 36 of the third wire 34 is fixed to the slide member 29 (third locking hook 29a), and the drive device 40 is positioned above the pachinko machine 11 on the back side of the installation table 10. It can be attached to the locking mechanism 20 simply by disposing it. That is, since the degree of freedom of the fixing positions of the first and second wires 32 and 33 with respect to the engaging means 23 is high, the operation can be performed even in the locking mechanism of an existing pachinko machine or a gaming machine of a manufacturer with different specifications. The device 31 can be easily attached. Since the first to third wires 32, 33, 34 are inserted into the tubes 35 of different colors, the wires 32, connected to the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the slide member 29, 33 and 34 can be easily identified, and the operation of attaching the operating device 31 can be performed in a shorter time.

  Next, locking, unlocking and unlocking control of the middle frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 12 in the locking mechanism 20 will be described. In a state where the locking mechanism 20 is locked, the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are held in the locking position by the second wire 33 of the operating device 31. In other words, the displacement of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the locked position to the unlocked position is restricted by the second wire 33, so that the pachinko machine 11 has a slight gap formed in the pachinko machine 11. Even when a foreign object such as a wire is inserted into the inside of 11 or when an illegally copied key is used, the locking mechanism 20 can be prevented from being unlocked illegally.

  On the other hand, the first drive mechanism 41 in the operating device 31 is driven to rotate the motor 46 counterclockwise, and the first wire 32 fixed to the first locking hook 24 is pulled and driven. The first locking hook 24 can be displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position. Here, since the first locking hook 24 and the second locking hook 25 are connected so as to swing integrally with the connecting rod 27, the unlocking position of the first locking hook 24 is reached. With this displacement, the second locking hook 25 is also displaced to the unlocking position, and the locking mechanism 20 is unlocked. Thus, the operation device 31 is configured to mechanically displace the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 of the locking mechanism 20 from the locked position to the unlocked position, so that the maintenance work is performed. The burden on the worker at times and the like is reduced, and work efficiency is improved. The first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position after the locking mechanism 20 is unlocked and a predetermined time has elapsed. Thereby, after the unlocking mechanism 20 is unlocked, each of the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 is required unless an operator grasps and releases a part of the pachinko machine 11 (inner frame 13). Therefore, safety is ensured when the operator accidentally operates the first or second transmission device 54 or 55 or operates without being noticed.

  Thus, by attaching the operating device 31 to the locking mechanism 20, the operator automatically locks, unlocks and unlocks the locking mechanism 20 without operating the key of the locking mechanism 20. Therefore, it is possible to simplify work such as maintenance work and reduce the burden on the operator, and improve work efficiency. Furthermore, since the locking of the engagement between the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 and the first locking pieces 21, 21 can be controlled by the single actuating device 31, the locking can be performed. Compared with the case where the device for unlocking the mechanism 20 and the device for regulating the unlocking of the locking mechanism 20 are provided separately, the cost can be reduced and the device can be downsized.

  When the middle frame 13 opened with respect to the outer frame 12 is closed, the first engagement of the outer frame 12 is maintained while the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are in the locked position. The claw portions 26a and 26a of the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are brought into contact with the stopper pieces 21 and 21, and the middle frame 13 is further moved closer to the outer frame 12 in this state.

  Here, the second connecting portion 51 to which the second wire 33 fixed to the second locking hook 25 is locked is configured to elastically deform. Accordingly, with respect to the second locking hook 25, the second locking hook 25 is displaced toward the unlocking position by pushing up the second locking hook 25 along the inclination of the claw portion 26 a. It is permissible. When the middle frame 13 is further moved closer to the outer frame 12 and the engaging groove 26b of the second locking hook 25 faces the corresponding first locking piece 21, the second connecting portion 51 is elastically restored. At the same time, the second locking hook 25 returns from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the engaging groove 26b and the first locking piece 21 are engaged.

  On the other hand, with respect to the first locking hook 24, the connecting ball 32 a of the first wire 32 fixed to the first locking hook 24 is connected to the first connecting portion of the connecting member 48 in the first drive mechanism 41. The connection sphere 32a and the connection portion 50b can be brought into contact with and separated from each other by being latched to the connection portion 50b provided in 50. Therefore, when the first locking hook 24 is pushed upward along the inclination of the claw portion 26a of the first locking hook 24 and the first wire 32 moves, the connecting ball of the first wire 32 is connected. 32a moves away from the connecting member 48 (connection portion 50b) of the first drive mechanism 41 and moves to the left (see FIG. 6), and the first locking hook 24 is displaced toward the unlocking position. Is acceptable. That is, by moving the middle frame 13 close to the outer frame 12, when the engagement groove 26b of the first engagement hook 24 faces the first engagement piece 21, the first engagement hook 24 is released. The engagement groove 26b and the first locking piece 21 engage with each other by returning from the lock position to the lock position. When the first locking hook 24 returns from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first locking hook 24 pulls the first wire 32 and moves it to the right in FIG. The 32 connecting balls 32 a are again locked to the connecting portion 50 b of the first connecting portion 50 in the first drive mechanism 41. As described above, even if the connecting sphere 32a of the first wire 32 and the connecting portion 50b of the first connecting portion 50 are once separated, the both 32a and 50b are locked again. When the drive mechanism 41 is driven to rotate the motor 46 counterclockwise to drive the first wire 32, the first locking hook 24 can be displaced from the locked position toward the unlocked position. .

  As described above, when the middle frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 12, it is not necessary to operate the operating device 31, so that the work load can be reduced and the work can be simplified and the work time can be shortened. it can. By the way, when the middle frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 12 while the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are in the locked position, the locking hooks 24, 25 and the When the first locking pieces 21 and 21 come into contact with each other, an excessive force may be applied to the locking hooks 24 and 25 and the first locking pieces 21 to damage the locking mechanism 20. On the other hand, in the embodiment, since the second connecting portion 51 to which the second wire 33 is fixed can be elastically deformed as described above, the first locking piece 21, the locking hook 24, It is possible to prevent an excessive force from being applied to 25 and the locking mechanism 20 is not damaged. The elastic force of the second connecting portion 51 allows the second connecting portion 51 to be elastically deformed by the weight of the inner frame 13 when the inner frame 13 is rotated and closed with respect to the outer frame. However, when the locking mechanism 20 is operated with a key, the elastic deformation of the second connecting portion 51 is extremely difficult, so that unauthorized locking of the locking mechanism 20 can be prevented.

  Here, when the first drive mechanism 41 pulls the first wire 32 to displace the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the locked position to the unlocked position, The two wires 33 move the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the unlocked position toward the locked position to a position where they can be displaced, and the first drive mechanism 41 pulls the second wire 33. When the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 are displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire 32 moves the first and second locking hooks 24, 25 from the locked position to the unlocked position. It is configured to move to a position where it can be displaced. That is, by simply rotating the first drive mechanism 41 in the forward and reverse directions, the first wire 32 or the second wire 33 is pulled and the first and second locking hooks 24 and 25 are disengaged. It can be displaced towards the locked or locked position. Further, since the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 are directly connected to the first drive mechanism 41 and the locking hooks 24 and 25, respectively, the first drive mechanism 41 is forward / reverse. The driving force at the time of rotation can be directly transmitted to the locking hooks 24, 25, the driving time of the first driving mechanism 41 can be shortened, the durability can be improved, and the running cost can be reduced.

  Next, unlocking of the glass frame 14 with respect to the middle frame 13 in the locking mechanism 20 will be described. Similar to the first drive mechanism 41 described above, the slide member 29 of the locking mechanism 20 is displaced from the locked position to the unlocked position by driving the second drive mechanism 42 and pulling the third wire 34. Since the engagement between the third locking hook 29 a of the middle frame 13 and the second locking piece 22 of the glass frame 14 can be released, the glass frame 14 can be opened with respect to the middle frame 13. it can. That is, since the glass frame 14 can be unlocked automatically by driving the second drive mechanism 42 and pulling the third wire 34, the operator performs a key operation for maintenance work or the like. There is no need, and the work can be simplified.

  Here, the first drive mechanism 41 that pulls and drives the first wire 32 and the second wire 33 and the second drive mechanism 42 that pulls and drives the third wire 34 are configured by a common member. Thus, the cost of the drive device 40 (actuating device 31) can be reduced, and the assembly and maintenance work of the drive mechanisms 41 and 42 can be easily performed.

  Further, each of the first to third wires 32, 33, 34 is slidably inserted into the hollow tube 35, and the movement path of each wire 32, 33, 34 is regulated by the tube 35. Thus, even if the wires 32, 33, and 34 seem to hang down as in the embodiment, the driving force when the first and second driving mechanisms 41 and 42 are driven is the first and second driving mechanisms 41 and 42. Transmission to the second locking hooks 24 and 25 and the slide member 29 can be ensured. That is, the freedom degree of the path | route which passes each wire 32, 33, 34 improves, and it becomes possible to install the said operating device 31 suitably also in the pachinko machine with which installation space is restricted. Further, since the wires 32, 33, and 34 are inserted into the tube 35, the wires 32, 33, and 34 do not come into contact with the electric parts of the pachinko machine 11, and are short-circuited or damaged. Can prevent. The fixing tool 36 attached to each of the wires 32, 33, 34 can be connected to each engagement mechanism 41, 42 by simply changing the position at which the wires 32, 33, 34 are fastened by the fastening member 39. Since the lengths of the wires 32, 33, 34 to the stop hooks 24, 25 and the slide member 29 can be adjusted, even if the wires 32, 33, 34 are elongated over time, the wires 32, 33 34 can be easily kept at the appropriate length.

  The wires 32, 33, and 34 (tubes 35) are led out from the driving device 40 toward the opening / closing pivot point of the pachinko machine, so that the operator opens the middle frame 13 and installs it. Since the work can be performed without interfering with the wires 32, 33, and 34 (tubes 35) when the back side of the ten is maintained, it is possible to prevent the work from being hindered. Further, since the wires 32, 33, 34 (tubes 35) extend toward the side opposite to the position where the locking mechanism 20 is disposed, the wires 32, 33, 34 are connected to the locking mechanism 20 when the middle frame 13 is closed. 33 and 34 (tube 35) are not pinched.

  When opening the middle frame 13 or the glass frame 14, the operator operates the first or second button 56, 57 of the first transmission device 54 without performing a key operation as in the prior art, and receives the reception. Since it is only necessary to transmit an individual release signal to the receiving unit 59 of the device 58, maintenance work and the like are simplified. Since the receiving range of each receiving device 58 (receiving unit 59) is set to be narrow, the operator operates the first or second button 56, 57 of the first transmitting device 54 to obtain one receiving device. When the individual release signal is transmitted to 58, the other receiving device 58 receives the signal and the pachinko machine 11 is not unlocked by the operator. Furthermore, a plurality of pachinko machines can be obtained simply by operating the first or second button 56, 57 of the second transmitter 55 and transmitting a simultaneous release signal to the receiver 59 of the receiver 58. 11 can open the middle frame 13 or the glass frame 14, so that it is not necessary to perform a key operation for each pachinko machine 11 as in the prior art, and maintenance work and the like can be further simplified to reduce the work load.

  Note that the first transmitter 54 and the second transmitter 55 are separated from the first transmitter 54 that transmits the individual release signal and the second transmitter 55 that transmits the simultaneous release signal. The management authority to manage and can be separated. That is, during normal work (for example, when a game hall is open), a general worker operates the first transmission device 54 to prevent the simultaneous release signal from being erroneously transmitted, When it is necessary to perform maintenance work etc. for a large number of pachinko machines 11 at once, the manager of the game hall etc. operates the second transmitter 55 to simplify the work and shorten the work time. It becomes possible to plan.

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The control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the embodiment, a game in which a first engagement portion constituting a locking mechanism is provided on an outer frame, and an engagement means having a second engagement portion that can be engaged with and disengaged from the first engagement portion is provided on an inner frame. Although the machines are shown, the present invention can also be implemented in gaming machines provided on the opposite sides. The locking mechanism is provided with two first engaging portions and two second engaging portions, the first wire is fixed to one second engaging portion, and the second wire is fixed to the other second engaging portion. Although fixed, the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion may be provided one or three or more.

  Further, as a fixture for attaching the wire of the operating device to the locking mechanism, a fixture 67 shown in FIG. 13 can be adopted. In other words, the fixing tool 67 formed in a ring shape may be fixed to the ends of the wires 32, 33, 34 and fixed to the second locking hook 25 through the through hole 67 a of the fixing tool 67. . In this case, a threaded cap 68 is attached to the end of the tube 35 into which the wires 32, 33, 34 are inserted, and a threaded portion (see FIG. (Not shown), by adjusting the rate at which the threaded cap 68 is screwed into the threaded portion, even if the wires 32, 33, 34 are stretched, the wires 32 33, 34 can be adjusted. In FIG. 13, the same reference numerals are used for the same members as in the embodiment.

  And not only the structure which fixes a 1st and 2nd wire to a 2nd engaging part (locking hook) like an Example but a 2nd engaging part is turned to the unlocking position from a locked position with a 1st wire. If the second engagement portion can be displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position by the second wire, each wire can be moved to any position of the engaging means (for example, It is possible to fix to the connecting rod in the embodiment. Further, the configuration of the drive mechanism in the operating device is not limited to that of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. That is, the drive mechanism is configured to selectively drive either the first wire or the second wire, and the first wire is pulled by the drive mechanism to move the second engagement portion from the locked position. When displaced to the unlocked position, the second wire moves to a position where the second engaging portion can be displaced from the unlocked position toward the locked position, and the second wire is pulled by the drive mechanism to drive the second wire. What is necessary is just to comprise so that a 1st wire may move to the position which can displace the 2nd engaging part toward a unlocking position from a locking position when the 2 engaging part is displaced from a front locking position to a locking position.

  In the embodiment, the third wire is fixed to the slide member, and the third locking hook moves as the slide member moves. However, both members can be integrally formed. Furthermore, although only the 3rd wire which can cancel | release locking of a 3rd frame (glass frame) was provided in the operating device of the locking mechanism, the 4th wire made the same structure as the said 2nd wire was provided, and this 3rd The frame may be locked and unlocked. In this case, the third frame can be locked, unlocked and unlocked by the actuating device, so that the work load on the operator can be further reduced.

  Note that the gaming machine to which the operation device of the locking mechanism is attached is not limited to a pachinko machine, and may be a revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine machine, and the first frame that is pivotally opened and closed relatively. And a second frame, a first engagement portion is disposed on one of the frames, and an engagement means having a second engagement portion that is detachable from the first engagement portion is disposed on the other frame. Any game machine can be adopted as long as it is configured to do so. Here, a brief description will be given of a configuration of a general spinning-rotor type gaming machine. A box-shaped housing (first frame) which is arranged on an installation base and opens forward, and pivotally supported by the housing so as to be opened and closed. And a front door (second frame). In addition, as a spinning-type game machine, there has also been proposed a so-called separation-type slot machine machine in which an upper front door and a lower front door are pivotally supported on the casing (so-called separation type slot machine machine). If it is a machine, one of the upper front door and the lower front door is the second frame, the other is the third frame, and the third engagement is performed with one of the frames pivotally supporting the third frame and the third frame. It is also possible to dispose a part and provide a fourth engaging part that is detachable from the third engaging part on the other frame.

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The specific configuration of the present invention can be limited as follows.
(1) With respect to the control system for an operation device for a locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 and 4, the drive mechanism in which the first and second wires are connected based on a signal received by the receiving unit. A control unit to be driven is provided.
(2) With respect to the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 6, the drive mechanism in which the first and second wires are connected based on a signal received by the receiver, and A controller for driving the second drive mechanism connected to the third wire is provided.
(3) With respect to the control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, the control unit of the operation device that has received the simultaneous release signal transmits a release signal to the control unit of another operation device. All the drive mechanisms are configured to be driven.
(4) With regard to the control system for an operation device of the locking mechanism according to claim 3, the control unit of the operation device that has received the second simultaneous release signal transmits a release signal to the control unit of another operation device. Thus, all the second drive mechanisms are configured to be driven.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the actuator concerning the Example of this invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the pachinko machine according to the embodiment arranged on a game machine installation stand and viewed from the front side. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the state which arrange | positioned the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example on the installation stand of a game arcade, and was seen from the back side. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example in the state which has arrange | positioned on the installation stand of a game hall, and opened the inner frame with respect to the outer frame. It is the schematic which shows the state which attached the actuator concerning the Example to the locking device of the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the operating device which removed the cover part of the case body which concerns on an Example in the state which pulled the 2nd wire with the 1st drive mechanism of the drive device. It is a principal part perspective view which shows the state of the 1st and 2nd latching hook of a locking device at the time of hold | maintaining an action | operation apparatus in the state shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the operating device which removed the cover part of the case body which concerns on an Example in the state which pulled the 1st wire with the 1st drive mechanism of the drive device. It is a principal part perspective view which shows the state of the 1st and 2nd latching hook of a locking device when an action | operation apparatus is displaced to the state shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the operating device which removed the cover part of the case body which concerns on an Example in the state which pulled the 3rd wire with the 2nd drive mechanism of the drive device. It is a principal part perspective view which shows the state of the slide member of a locking device when an action | operation apparatus is displaced to the state shown in FIG. The fixing tool attached to the edge part of the 1st-3rd wire which concerns on an Example is shown, (a) is a perspective view of this fixing tool, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the state which clamped the wire with the clamping member It is. It is a perspective view which shows the state which fixed the fixing tool which concerns on the example of a change to the wire.

Explanation of symbols

11 Pachinko machines (game machines)
12 Outer frame (first frame)
13 Middle frame (second frame)
14 Glass frame (third frame)
20 Locking mechanism 21 First locking piece (first engaging portion)
22 2nd locking piece (3rd engaging part)
23 engaging means 24 first locking hook (second engaging portion)
25 Second locking hook (second engaging part)
29a 3rd hook (4th engaging part)
31 Actuator 32 First Wire 33 Second Wire 34 Third Wire 35 Tube 41 First Drive Mechanism (Drive Mechanism)
42 2nd drive mechanism 48 Connecting member 50 1st connection part (connection part)
51 2nd connection part (connection part)
54 First transmitter (transmitter)
55 Second transmitter (transmitter)
59 Receiver

Claims (6)

A first engaging portion disposed in one of the first frame and the second frame of the gaming machine that is relatively pivotally supported, and disposed on the other of the first frame and the second frame. A locking mechanism comprising a first engaging portion and an engaging means having a second engaging portion detachably engageable, and the second engaging portion is engaged with the first engaging portion. A control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism that is displaced between a position and an unlocked position in which the engagement is released,
A first wire having one end fixed to the engagement means and displacing the second engagement portion from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire having one end fixed to the engaging means and displacing the second engaging portion from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
The other ends of the first wire and the second wire are connected to each other, and a drive mechanism for selectively pulling one of these wires;
A transmitter for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver for receiving a signal from the transmitter,
When the receiving unit detects a signal from the transmitting unit, the driving mechanism connecting the first and second wires is driven,
When the first wire is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism to displace the second engaging portion from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire locks the second engaging portion from the unlocked position. Moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position,
When the second wire is pulled by the drive mechanism and the second engaging portion is displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire unlocks the second engaging portion from the locked position. A plurality of locking mechanism actuating devices configured to be moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position;
Any one of the receiving units included in the plurality of actuating devices receives the simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit, thereby connecting all the first and second wires included in each actuating device. A control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is driven to pull each first wire to displace the engaging means from the locking position toward the unlocking position. A first engaging portion disposed in one of the first frame and the second frame of the gaming machine that is relatively pivotally supported, and disposed on the other of the first frame and the second frame. Engaging means having a second engaging part detachably engageable with the first engaging part, a third frame pivotally supported to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame or the second frame, and the third frame A third engagement portion disposed on one frame of the frame pivotally supporting the third frame, and a third engagement portion disposed on the other frame of the frame pivotally supporting the third frame and the third frame, A locking mechanism is composed of a locking position that engages and a fourth engagement part that is displaceable between an unlocking position that does not engage with the third engaging part, and the second engaging part is connected to the first engaging part. A control system for an operation device of a locking mechanism that is displaced between a locking position that is engaged with a portion and an unlocking position that is released from the engagement,
A first wire having one end fixed to the engagement means and displacing the second engagement portion from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire having one end fixed to the engaging means and displacing the second engaging portion from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
A third wire having one end fixed to the fourth engaging portion and displacing the fourth engaging portion from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
The other ends of the first wire and the second wire are connected to each other, and a drive mechanism for selectively pulling one of these wires;
A second drive mechanism that is connected to the other end of the third wire and pulls and drives the third wire;
A transmitter for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver for receiving a signal from the transmitter,
When the receiving unit detects a signal from the transmitting unit, the driving mechanism connecting the first and second wires and the second driving mechanism connecting the third wires are driven,
When the first wire is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism to displace the second engaging portion from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire locks the second engaging portion from the unlocked position. Moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position,
When the second wire is pulled by the drive mechanism and the second engaging portion is displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire unlocks the second engaging portion from the locked position. A plurality of locking mechanism actuating devices configured to be moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position;
Any one of the receiving units included in the plurality of actuating devices receives the simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit, thereby connecting all the first and second wires included in each actuating device. A control system for an operating device of a locking mechanism, wherein the driving mechanism is driven to pull each first wire to displace the engaging means from the locking position toward the unlocking position. A first engaging portion disposed in one of the first frame and the second frame of the gaming machine that is relatively pivotally supported, and disposed on the other of the first frame and the second frame. Engaging means having a second engaging part detachably engageable with the first engaging part, a third frame pivotally supported to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame or the second frame, and the third frame A third engagement portion disposed on one frame of the frame pivotally supporting the third frame, and a third engagement portion disposed on the other frame of the frame pivotally supporting the third frame and the third frame, A locking mechanism is composed of a locking position that engages and a fourth engagement part that is displaceable between an unlocking position that does not engage with the third engaging part, and the second engaging part is connected to the first engaging part. A control system for an operation device of a locking mechanism that is displaced between a locking position that is engaged with a portion and an unlocking position that is released from the engagement,
A first wire having one end fixed to the engagement means and displacing the second engagement portion from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
A second wire having one end fixed to the engaging means and displacing the second engaging portion from the unlocked position toward the locked position;
A third wire having one end fixed to the fourth engaging portion and displacing the fourth engaging portion from the locked position toward the unlocked position;
The other ends of the first wire and the second wire are connected to each other, and a drive mechanism for selectively pulling one of these wires;
A second drive mechanism that is connected to the other end of the third wire and pulls and drives the third wire;
A transmitter for transmitting a predetermined signal;
A receiver for receiving a signal from the transmitter,
When the receiving unit detects a signal from the transmitting unit, the driving mechanism connecting the first and second wires and the second driving mechanism connecting the third wires are driven,
When the first wire is pulled and driven by the drive mechanism to displace the second engaging portion from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second wire locks the second engaging portion from the unlocked position. Moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position,
When the second wire is pulled by the drive mechanism and the second engaging portion is displaced from the unlocked position to the locked position, the first wire unlocks the second engaging portion from the locked position. A plurality of locking mechanism actuating devices configured to be moved to a position that can be displaced toward the position;
Any one of the receiving units included in the plurality of operating devices receives the second simultaneous release signal transmitted from the transmitting unit, thereby connecting all the third wires included in the operating devices. An operation device for a locking mechanism, wherein the second driving mechanism is driven to pull each third wire and to displace the fourth engagement portion from the locking position toward the unlocking position. Control system.   Each wire is slidably inserted into a hollow tube that regulates the movement path of the wire, one end of the tube is fixed to the engagement means side, and the other end of the tube is driven. The control system for the operation device of the locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the system is fixed to the mechanism side.   Each of the said 1st and 2nd wire is connected to the connection member which comprises the said drive mechanism, Any of the Claims 1-4 which enabled it to elastically deform the connection part of the said 2nd wire in this connection member. A control system for an operating device of the locking mechanism according to claim 1. The first wire can be connected to and separated from the connecting portion of the first wire in the connecting member,
When the first frame and the second frame are closed while the second engagement portion is held in the locked position, the second engagement portion that is in contact with the first engagement portion is moved from the locked position. The movement of the first and second wires accompanying the displacement toward the unlocking position causes the connecting portion of the second wire in the connecting member to be elastically deformed and to the connecting portion of the first wire in the connecting member. The control system for an operation device of a locking mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the first wire is allowed to be separated.

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