JP2005160568A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smoothly open and close an opening and closing lid without providing a large space below a ball storage tray. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a ball storage tray 31 capable of storing game balls on the front of a game machine body, and is provided with a ball extraction hole 37 externally discharging game ball stored in the ball storage tray 31 out of the game machine body and an opening and closing lid 36 capable of opening and closing the ball extraction hole 37 at the bottom of the ball storage tray 31. The opening and closing lid 36 is connected to a ball extraction operation button 38 provided in the game machine body through connecting means 361 and 383, and pivoted rotatably to a closing position of closing the ball extraction hole 37 and an opening position of opening the ball extraction hole 37 by the operation of the ball extraction operation button 38. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides a pachinko machine equipped with a ball storage tray capable of storing game balls in a game machine body, or a slot machine capable of performing a predetermined game using a game ball (pachinko ball) used in a pachinko machine. It relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a ball storage tray in this type of gaming machine can store a game ball (prize ball) paid out from a ball payout device based on a winning of a game, and a game ball necessary for starting a game can be stored in the gaming machine main body. It can be supplied inside. In addition, at the bottom of the ball storage tray, for example, when the game is finished or when the game balls to be paid out based on the winning of the game are full in the ball storage tray, the game balls in the ball storage tray are played. A ball release hole that can be discharged to the outside of the machine body, specifically, below the ball storage tray, and an open / close lid that can be moved from the closed state to the open position by operating the ball release operation button. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-9794

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, since the opening / closing lid is slidably supported on the bottom of the ball storage tray so that the ball opening hole can be opened / closed, the opening / closing lid is opened / closed below the ball storage tray. Space must be secured to allow movement. Therefore, in the case where it is necessary to increase the game ball capacity of the ball storage tray by affecting the shape and size of the ball storage tray, this may be an obstacle.

  In view of the above-described conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enables opening / closing movement of an opening / closing lid without providing a large space below a ball storage tray.

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A ball storage tray capable of storing game balls is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body, and the game balls stored in the ball storage tray are discharged to the outside of the gaming machine main body at the bottom of the ball storage tray. In a gaming machine provided with a possible ball punching hole and an opening / closing lid capable of opening and closing the ball punching hole, the opening / closing lid is connected to a ball punching operation button provided in the gaming machine body via a connecting means, By operating the ball removal operation button, the ball removal operation button is pivotally supported from a closed position for closing the ball removal hole to an opening position for opening the ball removal hole.

(2) In the above item (1), when the open / close lid is in the closed position, the upper surface of the open / close lid and the bottom surface of the ball storage dish are made flat.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the opening / closing lid is connected to the ball removal operation button provided in the gaming machine body via the connecting means, and the ball removal hole is closed by the operation of the ball removal operation button. By pivotally supporting from the position to the open position that opens the ball removal hole,
The space for allowing the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing lid can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

(2) According to the invention described in claim 2, when the opening / closing lid is in the closed position, the upper surface of the opening / closing lid and the bottom surface of the ball storage dish are flattened, so that the bottom of the ball storage dish is reduced, and the game The movement of the sphere can be made smooth.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine main body (100) is arranged on the front frame (1) constituting the front part of the gaming machine main body (100) and the rear side of the front frame (1), and the gaming machine And a rear frame unit (2) constituting the rear part of the main body (100). The front frame (1) is operated when a game is executed as a main device, or when a game is interrupted, ended, or changed. Operating unit (3) and a ball take-in device (4) that can take in a game ball necessary for the start of the game, etc. are provided on the rear frame unit (2) side as a main device. A display device (5) capable of variably displaying and stopping identification information during execution, a ball payout device (6) capable of paying out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on game winnings, and a ball take-in device (4) The display device (5), the ball dispensing device (6), and various control devices (200) (201) (202) (203) that can control other devices are provided as game media. Existing It is configured capable slot machines to perform a predetermined game using skill sphere (pachinko balls).

  The rear frame unit (2) has a rectangular frame-shaped wooden outer frame (7) to be installed on the game island of the game arcade, and an inner frame upper and lower hinge (8) ( 8) and an inner frame (9) pivotally supported so as to be able to open one side forward with respect to the outer frame (7). The inner frame hinge (8) is composed of a link member (8a) provided at the upper left and lower parts of the inner frame (9) and a hinge fitting (8b) provided at the upper left and lower parts of the outer frame (7). Is done.

  The left side of the front frame (1) is pivotally supported by the front frame upper and lower hinges (10) and (10) so as to be able to open one side forward with respect to the inner frame (9) in the rear frame unit (2). The The front frame hinge (10) includes a hinge shaft (10a) provided at the upper left and lower corners of the inner frame (9), and a hinge part (10b) provided at the upper left and lower corners of the front frame (1). Consists of.

  The front frame (1) is provided at the lower part of the front decorative frame portion (102) having a large opening (101) at the center and the front decorative frame portion (102), and the front frame (102) is provided at the front surface. And an operation unit unit (3) having a shape protruding more forward.

  The front decoration frame (102) has left and right side lamp units (11) as a production device for enhancing the production effect during the game, a single top lamp unit (12), and left and right side lamps that produce sound effects. A middle and high tone speaker unit (13) is provided. The side lamp unit (11) is arranged on both sides of the opening (101) in the front decorative frame part (102), and the top lamp unit (12) is also arranged on the upper part, and a speaker unit for middle and high sounds ( 13) is arranged on both sides of the top lamp unit (12).

  On the lower left and right of the front frame (1), there are provided sound outlets (108) for a bass speaker (19), which will be described later. When the front frame (1) is in a closed state with respect to the inner frame (9), the sound output from the bass speaker (19) is generated between the rear surface of the front frame (1) and the front surface of the inner frame (9). The sound is output from the left and right sound outlets (108) through the gap (1a) shown in FIG.

  The opening (101) of the front decorative frame portion (102) is identified in the display device (5) by a horizontal reed (14) that is detachably fixed to both sides of the front decorative frame portion (102). A lower opening (101a) that forms a lower display area that makes it possible to visually recognize fluctuations and stops of information, and a display screen of a liquid crystal display (171) that can display various information at the time of gaming can be viewed. And an upper opening (101b) that forms an upper display area.

  In addition to the function of partitioning the opening (101) into the upper and lower parts, the recumbent (14) has a U-shape with a longitudinal section opening at the back, as shown mainly in FIG. And having a function as a reinforcing member for increasing the rigidity of the front decorative frame portion (102) in the front frame (1).

  Further, since the recumbent rod (14) can be attached to and detached from the front frame (1), by removing the recumbent rod (14) from the front decorative frame (102), the front frame (1) can be displayed on a liquid crystal display, for example. It can be used for a game machine of a type that does not have a device (171) or a type that does not require a display area to be divided vertically. Therefore, the front frame (1) can be shared by a gaming machine that needs to partition the opening (101) vertically as in this embodiment and a gaming machine that does not need it.

  The concave portion (14a) (shown in FIG. 14) facing the back of the recumbent rod (14) accommodates a light source (15) such as a fluorescent lamp capable of irradiating the identification information of the display device (5) from diagonally forward. Yes. By illuminating the identification information of the display device (5) by the light source (15), it is possible to obtain a variety of effects. Also, since the light source (15) is housed in the recess (14a) of the recumbent (14), it is not necessary to secure a special space on the gaming area for installing the light source (15), and the gaming machine body A wide display area can be secured in front of (100).

  As shown mainly in FIGS. 14 and 15, the cross-sectional shape of the edge portion (105) provided around the opening (101) in the front decorative frame portion (102) of the front frame (1) is open at the rear. When the front frame (1) is in a closed state with respect to the inner frame (9), the rear end portion (106) of the edge portion (105) is a game board unit (17 described later). ) Is in contact with the surface of the game display panel (24) affixed to the surface without any gap.

  As shown mainly in FIGS. 1 to 3, a lock (16) is provided on the front surface of the center of the right side of the inner frame (9), and a dedicated key (not shown) is inserted into the lock (16) from the front. By turning leftward, the locking between the front frame (1) and the inner frame (9) (mainly shown on the back side of the front frame (1), mainly shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, The lower engagement hole (103) and the front upper and lower front frame hook levers (91) pivoted on the inner frame (9) are mainly released. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the front frame (1) can be opened forward with respect to the inner frame (9) with the front frame hinge (10) as a fulcrum. Further, when the lock (16) is rotated to the right, the lock between the inner frame (9) and the outer frame (7) (the upward upward shown in FIG. 1 pivotally supported by the inner frame (9)) is performed. , The lower inner frame hook lever (92) and the engagement portion (71) provided on the outer frame (7) are released), and the inner frame (9) is moved to the inner frame hinge (8). Can be opened forward with respect to the outer frame (7). When the inner frame (9) is opened, the inner frame (9) and the front frame (1) are opened forward with respect to the outer frame (7).

  A game board unit (17) having a display device (5), a liquid crystal display (171), etc. can be accommodated from the front on the upper front of the inner frame (9). As shown in FIG. 4, a game ball (prize ball) can be paid out (discharged) based on the winning of the game as shown in FIG. A ball dispenser (6), a dispenser capable of controlling each drive source of the ball dispenser (6) and the ball take-in device (4), a take-in control device (200), and a game medium lending device (not shown) And a CR control device (201) for controlling the card type ball lending machine.

  The ball payout device (6) takes a predetermined number of game balls stored in a storage tank (62) provided on the upper rear surface of the inner frame (9) based on the winning of the game, and guides the game balls It discharges | emits from the discharge port (61) provided in the lower end of the path | route (63) in the below-mentioned guidance member (18).

  Below the game board unit housing portion (93) in the inner frame (9), the game balls discharged from the ball dispensing device (6) can be received, and the received game balls are stored in a ball storage tray (31) to be described later. A guide member (18) is provided for guiding to the second reservoir (313).

  Also, below the guide member (18) in the inner frame (9), a single bass speaker (19) capable of generating sound effects for producing a game, and interlocking with opening and closing of the front frame (1) A shutter (25) for opening and closing a later-described guide member lead-out portion (182) provided on the right portion (downstream side) of the guide member (18) is provided. Further, on the left side of the bass speaker (19) in the inner frame (9), when the front frame (1) is in a closed state, a ball take-in device (4) attached to the rear side of the front frame (1). A relief hole (99) having a front surface opened is formed so as to prevent interference with the front surface of the inner frame (9).

  On the right side of the game board unit housing portion (93) in the inner frame (9), there is a power supply box (20) for supplying power to electrical devices such as lamps, motors, control boards, etc. of the gaming machine main body (100). It is fixed mainly through a mounting bracket (28) shown in FIG.

  In the game board unit housing part (93) in the inner frame (9), left and right protrusions (94) projecting forward for positioning in the left and right direction of the upper part of the game board unit (17), and forward There are provided a plurality of urging means (95) having a biasing force and formed by a leaf spring that can contact the rear side of the game board unit (17) as will be described later. Similarly, on the lower surface of the game board housing part (93), two upward protruding ridge parts (96) facing the front-rear direction for positioning the lower part of the game board unit (17) in the left-right direction are provided. Yes. Further, a rectangular dial-like left and right hook (97) partially protruding in the radial direction from the center of the shaft on the front surface of the inner frame (9) is a shaft (971) facing in the front-rear direction (shown in FIG. 14). It is pivotally supported so that it can slide and rotate in the front-rear direction. The hook (97) is urged rearward by a coil spring (972) wound around the shaft (971). The urging force for urging the hook (97) of the coil spring (972) backward is smaller than the urging force for urging the game board unit (17) of the urging means (95) forward.

  In this embodiment, the urging means (95) is formed by a leaf spring, but it may be formed by a rubber or a coil spring instead of the leaf spring, or a leaf spring and a rubber or a coil spring. It may be combined.

  The gaming board unit (17) is pivotally supported by a box-shaped gaming board unit housing (21) whose front surface is open and an upper left and a lower part that can be opened and closed by a vertical hinge (22) on the front surface of the gaming board unit housing (21). A game board unit front frame (23), and the game board unit housing (21) includes a display device (5) and a liquid crystal display (171) disposed above the display device (5). A thin game display panel (24) is detachably attached to the front surface of the game board unit front frame (23).

  Further, on the rear side of the game board unit housing (21), as shown in FIG. 9, a main control device (202) in which the progress of the game is programmed in advance and a sub-control for controlling a rendering device such as a lamp and a speaker. And a control device (203).

  As will be described later, the game board unit (17) is attached to the game board unit housing part (93) of the inner frame (9), as described later, that is, the main controller (202) and the sub controller (203). Etc. are covered by a rear cover (98) provided on the rear side of the inner frame (9) so that they are not exposed to the outside of the gaming machine main body (100).

  On the upper end surface of the game board unit housing (21), as shown mainly in FIGS. 9 and 14, left and right engaging protrusions (211) protruding upward by a predetermined amount are provided, and similarly, Engaging holes (212) with left and right upward elongated holes penetrating in the front-rear direction are provided, and furthermore, two grooves (213) facing the front-rear direction are provided on the bottom surface as shown in FIG. In addition, a rectangular opening (214) is provided on the right front surface.

  In a state where the game board unit (17) is attached to the game board unit housing part (93) of the inner frame (9), the engagement protrusion (211), the engagement hole (212), The groove (213) and the protrusion (94), the biasing means (95), the protrusion (96), and the hook (97) provided on the inner frame (9) act as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the hook (97) is engaged with the front surface of the engagement protrusion (211) at a position where the longitudinal direction thereof is directed in the vertical direction. The position of the game board unit (17) is controlled by pressing down the game board unit (17) while regulating the position and abutting the upper surface of the protrusion that is connected to the engagement protrusion (211) and protrudes forward. Prevents rattling in the vertical direction. The protrusion (94) is fitted into an engagement hole (212) that allows movement when the game board unit (17) is pressed downward by the hook (97), so that the upper part of the game board unit (17) is Is positioned in the left-right direction. The protrusion (96) is slidably fitted to the groove (213) in the front-rear direction, thereby positioning the lower portion of the game board unit (17) in the left-right direction. The urging means (95) mainly contacts the rear surface of the game board unit housing (21), as shown in FIG. 14, and applies a forward urging force to the game board unit (17). The front surface of the engaging protrusion (211) acts to press against the rear surface of the hook (97).

  The game display panel (24) is formed of a transparent acrylic plate, and is surrounded by a forward projecting piece (231) provided substantially continuously along the outer shape of the front surface of the game board unit front frame (23). Affixed to the front of the area. The projecting piece (231) has a length that can project forward from the surface of the game display panel (24). When the front frame (1) is in the closed state as shown mainly in FIG. 231) the rear side of the edge (105) so that the front end of the front frame (1) is positioned forward of the rear end (106) of the edge (105) provided around the opening (101) It plunges into a recess (107) provided in the.

  On the surface of the game display panel (24), a rectangular identification information display window (241) that allows the identification information of the display device (5) to be visually recognized, and various information displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display (171) are displayed. A sticker or film colored or patterned so that the area on the back side other than the liquid crystal display window (242) that can be viewed and the information display window (243) that displays various numerical information is not visible. It is attached so that it can be removed.

  When the front frame (1) is closed, the rear end (106) of the edge (105) provided around the opening (101) of the front frame (1) is displayed on the game board unit (17). By contacting the surface of the panel (24), the game board unit (17) is moved slightly backward against the urging force of the urging means (95). Therefore, when the front frame (1) is in the closed state, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the surface of the game display panel (24) of the game board unit (17) is caused by the biasing force of the biasing means (95). Further, it is pressed against the rear end (106) of the edge (105) provided around the opening (101) of the front frame (1).

  Further, the front end of the projecting piece (231) provided on the front panel (23) of the game board unit in the game board unit (17) is the rear end of the edge (105) when the front frame (1) is in the closed state. It projects into the recess (107) of the edge (105) so as to be positioned in front of (106). As a result, as shown mainly in FIG. 15, a game display is provided between the periphery of the opening (101) of the front frame (1) and the front surface of the game board unit front frame (23) in the game board unit (17). The edge (105) of the front frame (1) that abuts the surface of the panel (24), and the protrusion (231) of the front frame (23) of the game board unit that enters the recess (107) of the edge (105) So that there is no gap between the periphery of the opening (101) and the game display panel (24) by the urging force of the urging means (95). Since the surface of the game board display panel (24) is pressed against the rear end (106) of the edge (105), there is a gap between the periphery of the opening (101) and the game display panel (24). By using it, it is possible to reliably prevent an unauthorized tool such as a wire from being inserted into the gaming machine main body (100), thereby preventing an unauthorized game from being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display device (5) includes a drive reel (51) pivotally supported by a left and right axis, and a stepping motor (52) serving as a drive source for rotating the drive reel (51). A sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotational position of the drive reel (51), a driven reel (53) pivotally supported by a shaft facing in the left-right direction below the drive reel (51), and a drive reel (51) Left, middle, which is composed of an endless belt (or tape) (54) etc., which is wound around a driven reel (53) and printed with identification information formed from a plurality of symbols, numbers, etc. on the surface. Three reel units on the right are provided, and these three reel units are arranged side by side through a gap so that the side edges of the belt (54) adjacent to each other on the left and right are not in contact with each other. Cover the gap so that it cannot be seen from the front of the gaming machine body (100). , Slack of the belt (54), runout blindfold member (55) which is slightly curved forward for suppressing provided when run times.

  In the display device (5) in the present embodiment, the belt (54) is rotated by the stepping motor (52), and the identification information provided on the surface of the belt (54) is variably displayed. Instead of this, a plurality of identification information may be provided on the surface of the reel that is driven to rotate by the stepping motor (52).

  By executing a predetermined game, which will be described later, the identification information of the display device (5) becomes a display mode in which the same identification information is arranged, for example, “7, 7, 7”, so that the specific gaming state ( Big bonus), that is, a winning state, and a lot of game balls (prize balls) are paid out from a ball payout device (6) that can pay out game balls based on the win.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 6 and 8, the power supply box (20) accommodated and fixed in the inner frame (9) has a vertically long posture, that is, the right side of the display device (5), that is, the front frame (23) of the game board unit. Is fixed to the opposite side of the hinge (22) pivotably supported by the mounting bracket (28), and the front surface thereof, that is, the operation surface (20c) has a plurality of game winning probability. A setting key switch that is operated when changing settings in stages (generally 6 stages), a reset switch that is operated when a control error is recovered, a power switch that is operated when turning on / off the power, etc. are arranged. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the mounting bracket (28) for mounting the power supply box (20) is fixed to the inner frame (9) from the front by a plurality of screws (not shown), and its side wall (282). As shown in FIGS. 8 and 22, a downward flange portion (281) that protrudes inward is provided on the upper portion on the inner surface side. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the side surface of the power supply box (20) facing the flange portion (281) of the mounting bracket (28) is slidable in the front-rear direction with respect to the flange portion (281). An upward flange (20a) that can be engaged in the direction is provided.

  With the flange (20a) of the power supply box (20) engaged with the flange (281) of the mounting bracket (28) fixed to the front frame (9) from the front, the power supply box (20) is mounted on the mounting bracket. (28) After pushing it back to a predetermined position, the fixing piece (20b) provided at the lower part of the power supply box (20) is fixed to the mounting bracket (28) with a screw (not shown). The box (20) is easily and reliably fixed inside the rear frame unit (2).

  When the game board unit front frame (23) of the game board unit (17) is in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation surface (20c) of the power supply box (20) is moved by the game board unit front frame (23). When the game board unit front frame (23) is in an open state when the various switches provided on the operation surface (20c) are blocked and the game board unit front frame (23) is in an open state, as shown in FIG. The operation surface (20c) of the power supply box (20) is exposed from the opening (214) of the power supply box (20) so that various switches provided on the operation surface (20c) can be operated. As a result, the various switches of the power supply box (20) cannot be operated unless the lock (16) is operated and both the front frame (1) and the front panel unit frame (23) are opened. There is no possibility that the probability of winning a prize will be illegally changed by an illegal act. Further, since the operation surface (20c) of the power supply box (20) is completely shielded by the game board unit front frame (23), it is possible to more reliably prevent fraud.

  The operation unit (3) provided at the lower front portion of the front frame (1) has a shape such that the left-right width gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 2, and mainly in FIG. As shown, a ball storage tray (31) capable of storing game balls, a lower cover (32) provided below the ball storage tray (31), a front surface and both side surfaces of the ball storage tray (31), and a lower portion It is composed of the operation part arrangement cover (33) fixed to the lower front part of the front frame (1) so as to cover the front part of the cover (32) and the upper part of both side surfaces, and the ball storage dish (31), lower cover (32) and the operation unit arrangement cover (33) are detachably attached to the front surface of the front frame (1). The front surface of the operation unit arrangement cover (33) is formed so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the front decorative frame (102).

  The ball storage tray (31) constitutes the upper part of the operation unit (3) and is detachably fixed to the front surface of the front frame (1) at a position below the display device (5) by screws (not shown). In addition, in the state of being fixed to the front surface of the front frame (1), as shown mainly in FIG. 11, the gaming machine main body (100) is usually provided by a partition (311) provided on the ball storage tray (31). ), A ball rental machine that constitutes an external machine adjacent to the side on which the front frame hinge (10) for pivotally supporting the front frame (1) with respect to the rear frame unit (2) is provided. The first storage part (312) on the left side that can receive the game balls (rented balls) discharged from the discharge nozzle (29) from the front surface of the gaming machine body (100) and the game balls necessary for starting the game are stored. The right storage section (313) on the right side that can be led out to the ball take-in device (4) provided inside the gaming machine main body (100).

  When the front frame (1) is in the closed state, the first storage part (312) and the second storage part (313) are connected by a guide member (18) that forms a detour means as will be described later. Thus, the game balls discharged from the ball lending machine and received by the first storage unit (312) are led out to the second storage unit (313) via the guide member (18).

  In addition, the 1st storage part (312) and the 2nd storage part (313) are larger in the storage volume which can store the game ball of the 2nd storage part (313) than the storage volume of the 1st storage part (312). It is divided so that it becomes. This makes it possible to store a large amount of game balls necessary for starting the game in the second storage unit (313).

  Furthermore, the first storage unit (312) is provided on the same side as the side on which the ball rental machine is adjacent, more specifically, on the left side of the ball storage tray (31), so that the ball rental machine and the first storage unit are provided. Since the position with the section (312) is closer, the discharge nozzle of the ball lending machine can be shortened. When the ball lending machine is adjacent to the right side of the gaming machine main body (100), the first storage part (312) is naturally provided in the right part of the ball storage dish (31) and the second storage part ( 313) is provided on the left side of the ball storage tray (31).

  When the front frame (1) is in the closed state on the front surface corresponding to the first storage part (312) in the front frame (1), the game balls received in the first storage part (312) 100) is provided with an annular first lead-out portion (34) projecting toward the rear (toward the guide member (18)) that can be led out to the guide member (18) provided in the interior of 100). On the front surface corresponding to the two storage section (313), when the front frame (1) is in a closed state, the game ball guided by the guide member (18) can be introduced into the second storage section (313). A second introduction part (35) forming an annular introduction part protruding toward the storage member (18) is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the first derivation section (34) and the second introduction section (35) are provided in the front frame (1). Instead, the first derivation section (34) is provided in the first storage. The second introduction part (35) may be provided in the second storage part (313). In any case, in the form in which the ball storage tray (31) is provided on the front surface of the front frame (1), the front surface of the front frame (1) forms a part of the ball storage tray (31). Even if the first lead-out part (34) and the second introduction part (35) are provided in the front frame (1), the first lead-out part (34) is connected to the first storage part (312) and the second The introduction part (35) is defined as provided in the second storage part (313).

  The guide member (18) is provided on the inner frame (9), and connects the first storage part (312) and the second storage part (313) when the front frame (1) is in the closed state. Thus, the game ball received in the first storage unit (312) can be introduced into the second storage unit (313). Specifically, in the front left part of the guide member (18), the front (first storage part (1) (in which the game ball derived from the first lead-out part (34) of the first storage part (312) can be introduced) is introduced. 312) is provided with an annular guide member introducing portion (181) projecting toward the front), and the front right portion allows the game ball to be led out to the second reservoir portion (313) (second reservoir). An annular guide member lead-out portion (182) protruding toward the portion (313)) is provided. When the front frame (1) is in the closed state, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 21, the first lead-out portion (34) is fitted inside the guide member introduction portion (181), so that the first storage is performed. The part (312) and the guide member (18) are connected, and the guide member lead-out part (182) is fitted inside the second introduction part (35) as shown in FIG. 18) and the second reservoir (313) are connected. Thereby, the game ball received by the 1st storage part (312) is introduced into the 2nd storage part (313) via a guide member (18).

  As described above, by fitting the first lead-out part (34) inside the guide member introduction part (181), the game ball (205) is removed from the first storage part (312) as shown in FIG. When moving to the guide member (18), a low step (34a) is formed in the connecting portion between the guide member introduction portion (181) and the first lead-out portion (34) toward the moving direction (arrow direction) of the game ball (205). ) Is formed, the game ball (205) surely passes through the guide member introduction part (181) and the first lead-out part (34), and is guided from the first storage part (312) to the guide member (18). Is surely introduced. In addition, since the guide member lead-out portion (182) is fitted inside the second introduction portion (35), when the game ball moves from the guide member (18) to the second storage portion (313), the guide member lead-out is performed. Since a low step (not shown) is formed in the connecting portion between the portion (182) and the second lead-out portion (35) in the moving direction of the game ball, the game ball is connected to the guide member lead-out portion (182) and the second lead-out portion (35). 2 reliably passes through the introduction part (35) and is reliably introduced from the guide member (18) to the second storage part (313).

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, on the bottom surface of the second storage section (313), the game balls necessary for starting the game are led out to the ball take-in device (4) provided inside the gaming machine main body (100). A possible guideway (314) extends diagonally downward to the left (right in FIG. 13). The lower end of the guide path (314) is connected to the take-in side of the ball take-in device (4).

  The bottom surface of the first reservoir (312) is inclined slightly rearward and downward so that all game balls received by the first reservoir (312) roll toward the first lead-out portion (34). . Further, the bottom surface of the second storage unit (313) is inclined so that all the game balls introduced into the second storage unit (313) roll toward the entrance (314a) of the guide path (314). Yes.

  In front of the first lead-out portion (34) on the bottom surface of the first storage portion (312), in conjunction with opening and closing of the front frame (1), a closed position for closing the first lead-out portion (34) and an opening for opening it are provided. A shutter (26) movable to a position is slidable in the vertical direction. Also, in front of the second lead-out portion (35) on the bottom surface of the second storage portion (313), a closed position and an open position for closing the second introduction portion (35) in conjunction with opening and closing of the front frame (1). A shutter (27) movable to an open position is provided to be slidable in the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 16, a cylindrical portion (317) (317a) penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided at the lower portion of the ball storage tray (31). In the cylindrical portion (317) (317a), Sliders (318) and (318a) slidable in the front-rear direction are inserted. The slider (318) (318a) is urged rearward by a spring (not shown), and is a substantially square crank lever (pivotally supported by a left and right shaft at the lower part of the ball reservoir (31). 316) and 316a are connected to the lower portions of the shutters 26 and 27, respectively.

  When the front frame (1) is in the open state, the rear ends (318b) and (318c) of the sliders (318) and (318a) protrude rearward from the rear surface of the front frame (1). Thus, the shutters (26) and (27) are held in the closed position via the crank levers (316) and (316a), and when the front frame (1) is in the closed state, the sliders (318) and (318a) The rear end portions (318b) and (318c) are in contact with the front surface of the inner frame (9) and retracted forward, so that the shutters (26) and (27) are opened via the crank levers (316) and (316a). Held in position.

  Thereby, the front frame (1) is in the open state, and each of the first lead-out part (34) and the guide member introduction part (181), and the second lead-in part (35) and the guide member lead-out part (182), respectively. Even if the connection is disconnected, the first lead-out portion (34) is closed by the shutter (26), and the second introduction portion (35) is closed by the shutter (27). The game balls stored in the part (312) and the second storage part (313) are not spilled from the first lead-out part (34) and the second introduction part (35).

  In the vicinity of the inlet (314a) of the guide path (314) on the bottom surface of the second reservoir (313), the game balls stored in the second reservoir (313) are as shown in FIGS. A ball punching hole (37) that can be discharged to the outside of the gaming machine main body (100) through a ball punching passage (104) provided in the lower part of the front frame (1) is provided. 37) can be opened and closed by an open / close lid (36).

  As shown in FIG. 17, the open / close lid (36) is pivotally supported by a pivot (363) facing in the left-right direction at the lower part of the ball reservoir (31), and is normally stored in the second reservoir (313). The bottom of the second reservoir (313) and the top of the open / close lid (36) are closed so that the game ball does not fall from the ball hole (37), and the lower cover (32 ) By operating a ball removal operation button (38) provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front surface, as will be described later, the ball removal hole (37) is opened and the second storage portion (313) is opened. The game balls stored in the ball are discharged from the ball hole (37). The game ball discharged from the ball punching hole (37) passes through the ball punching passage (104) and is discharged below the operation unit unit (3), that is, to the outside of the gaming machine main body (100). In this way, the opening / closing lid (36) is connected to the ball removal operation button (38) provided on the gaming machine body (100) via a connecting means described later, and the ball removal operation button (38) is operated to operate the ball. Conventionally, a space for allowing the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing lid (36) is provided by pivotally supporting from the closed position for closing the opening (37) to the opening position for opening the opening (37). It can be made smaller than the structure in which the open / close lid slides. When the open / close lid (36) is in the closed position, the upper surface of the open / close lid (36) and the bottom surface of the second storage section (313) in the ball storage tray (31) are flattened. ) On the bottom of the sphere, and the movement of the game ball toward the guide path (314) can be made smooth.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the ball extraction passageway (104) is curved in a substantially S shape when viewed from the front, and the game balls stored in the second storage section (313) are played as described above. It leads to the outside of the machine body (100), and is provided below the ball storage tray (31) in the front frame (1), and the opening at the upper end thereof is a ball extraction hole (37) of the ball storage tray (31). ). As shown in FIG. 10, the outlet (104b) provided at the lower end of the ball removal passage (104) flows down from the ball removal hole (37) of the second storage part (313) of the ball storage dish (31). When the coming game ball (205) is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine main body (100), an inclined portion (104a) capable of guiding the game ball (205) obliquely forward and downward is provided.

  By providing an inclined portion (104a) at the exit (104) of the ball removal passage (104), a game ball stored in the ball storage tray (31) is separately prepared below the operation unit unit (3). As shown in FIG. 10, when the ball is discharged into the ball storage box (207), the game ball (205) discharged from the ball passage (104) is guided diagonally forward (in the direction of the arrow) by the inclined portion (104a). To be discharged. Thereby, the game balls (205) discharged to the ball storage box (207) roll and scatter in the ball storage box (207). As a result, the game balls (205) are less likely to accumulate in a mountain shape at a certain location of the ball storage box (207), so the game balls (205) are not full in the ball storage box (207). Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the game ball (205) from overflowing from the ball storage box (207). This eliminates the need for the player to constantly stir the game ball (205) discharged into the ball storage box (207) with the ball storage box (207), so that the player can concentrate on the game with peace of mind.

  Note that the inclined portion (104a) in the present embodiment enables the game ball (205) to be guided obliquely forward and downward, but instead, the game ball (205) is inclined diagonally to the left or diagonally right. It may be possible to guide downward.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 17, the ball pulling operation button (38) is supported by a shaft portion (385) facing rearward and slidable in the front-rear direction at the front lower center of the lower cover (32). The coil spring 384 wound around the shaft portion 385 is urged forward. A connecting arm (381) extending rightward (leftward in FIG. 13) is provided at the rear portion of the ball removal operation button (38) that protrudes into the operation portion unit (3). The connecting end (382) of the connecting arm (381) is pivotally supported by a pivot (362) pointing in the left-right direction at the lower part of the ball reservoir (31) via a slider (383) that can slide in the vertical direction. In addition, it is connected to a substantially rectangular link lever (361). As shown in FIG. 17, the upper end of the link lever (361) is connected to a position spaced from the pivot (363) of the opening / closing lid (36). The connecting means for linking the above-described ball removal operation button (38) and the opening / closing lid (36) is formed by a slider (383) and a link lever (361).

  When the ball pulling operation button (36) is pushed backward against the urging force of the coil spring (384), the connecting arm (381) moves rearward through the connecting end (382) and the slider (383). The link lever (361) rotates clockwise in FIG. By the rotation of the link lever (361), the opening / closing lid (36) rotates downward about the pivot (363) to open the ball removal hole (37). By opening the ball removal hole (37), the game balls stored in the second storage portion (313) pass through the ball removal passage (104) and pass through the lower cover (32) as described above. It is discharged downward.

  The guide member (18) is provided on the front frame (9) so as to face the ball storage tray (31), and as shown mainly in FIGS. 19 and 20, the ball discharge port of the ball dispensing device (6). (61) A horizontally long housing (186) whose bottom is inclined downward so that the game ball discharged from (shown in FIG. 8) is open so that the game ball can be received and the received game ball can be guided to the right. ) And a cover (187) provided so as to close the upper part of the right half of the housing (186).

  On the left side of the housing (186), that is, on the bottom surface on the upstream side, a partition portion (183) that protrudes upward is provided so as to partition the upstream region back and forth. By this partition part (183), the upstream side of the housing (186) guides the game ball led out from the first storage part (312) to the right side, that is, the downstream side where the guide member lead-out part (182) is provided. The storage guiding path (184) and the payout guiding path (185) for guiding the game balls discharged from the ball paying device (6) to the downstream side are partitioned.

  The guide member (18) has a tunnel (18a) through which game balls can pass one by one before the game balls are led out from the guide member lead-out part (182). Specifically, a game ball is located on the upstream side between the layer portion (189) provided on the cover (187) that covers the upper portion on the downstream side of the housing (186) and the bottom surface (186a) of the housing (186). A tunnel (18a) is formed that can pass from the downstream to the downstream side. After the game ball passes through the tunnel (18a), it passes through the guide member lead-out portion (182) and is introduced into the second storage portion (313). The height of the tunnel (18a) is formed to be slightly higher than the diameter of one game ball. Accordingly, since the game balls pass through the tunnel (18a) one by one, it is possible to prevent the clogging of the guide member lead-out portion (182).

  When the front frame (1) is in the closed state, as described above, the first lead-out part (34) and the guide member introducing part (181) are connected, and the second lead part (35) and the guide member are connected. The derivation unit (182) is connected. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11, the game ball (205) discharged from the discharge nozzle (29) of the ball lending machine is moved from the first reservoir (312) to the first along the arrow direction (W). The second reservoir (313) passes through the lead-out part (34), the guide member introduction part (181), the storage guide path (184), the tunnel (18a), the guide member lead-out part (182), and the second introduction part (35). ). In addition, the game ball (205a) discharged from the ball payout device (6) based on the winning is from the upstream side of the guide member (18) along the arrow direction (X), the payout guide path (185), the tunnel (18a), the guide member lead-out portion (182), and the second introduction portion (35) are introduced into the second storage portion (313).

  As described above, the game balls (205a) discharged from the ball payout device (6) provided inside the gaming machine main body (100) and the ball rental machines provided outside the gaming machine main body (100) are discharged. Both the game balls (205) are introduced into the second storage section (313) from the second introduction section (35) and are therefore introduced into the second storage section (313) and then both game balls (205) (205a). Both move in the same direction and travel from the second introduction section (35) to the entrance (314a) of the guide path (314). As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that all the game balls enter the guide path (314) smoothly and cause the balls to become clogged, thereby delaying the progress of the game.

  Further, the game ball (205a) paid out from the ball payout device (6) is guided by the payout guide path (185), and the game ball (205) discharged from the ball lending machine is guided to the storage guide path (184). Since the movement paths of both game balls (205) and (205a) are separated, the game balls (205) and (205a) discharged to the guide member (18) from different directions are guided to the guide member (18). Can prevent the flow of the game balls (205) and (205a) from becoming unstable as much as possible, so that the game balls (205) and (205a) are connected to the guide member lead-out portion (182), the second It is possible to guide smoothly toward the introduction part (35).

  Furthermore, since the game balls pass through the tunnel (18a) and reach the guide member lead-out portion (182) in a state of being arranged one by one, it is possible to prevent clogging of the guide member lead-out portion (182). At the same time, when passing through the tunnel (18a), the game ball is directed toward the guide member lead-out portion (182) by the ball approach portion (188) having a substantially triangular shape in plan view provided at the back of the guide member (18). Since it is guided, the game ball can be reliably guided to the guide member lead-out portion (182).

  The shutter (25) provided on the front surface of the inner frame (1) is connected to the front frame (1) so that it can open and close the guide member lead-out portion (182) of the guide member (18). It is slidably provided in the lower part of the front surface of the frame (9). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1, 5 and 6, the shutter (25) has a block lever (252) pivotally supported by a shaft facing in the left-right direction below and a pivot by a shaft facing in the front-rear direction. It is connected via the supported link (251) so as to be interlocked with the locking / unlocking operation of the front frame hook lever (91). As a result, when the front frame (1) is in the closed state, the shutter (25) opens the guide member lead-out portion (182) and moves from the game ball guide member (18) to the second storage portion (313). When the front frame (1) is in the open state, the front frame hook lever that accompanies the turning operation of the lock (16) when the front frame (1) is opened is held. The release (lowering) movement of (91) is moved upward via the link (251) and the block lever (252) to close the guiding member lead-out portion (182), and the game ball is guided to the guiding member (18). The guide member is held in a closed position to prevent spillage from the guide member lead-out portion (182).

  A start switch lever (331) operated when starting a game is provided on the forefront of the operation unit unit (3), that is, on the front surface of the operation unit arrangement cover (33) protruding forward from the front surface of the display device (5). ) And the control of the main control device (202) to which the start signal of the start switch lever (331) is inputted, the identification information stop switch for stopping the variation display of the display device (5) displaying the variation of the identification information Buttons (332), (333), and (334) are provided. The identification information stop switch buttons (332), (333), and (334) are provided for each of the left, middle, and right reel units of the display device (5).

  The maximum number of betting balls (MAXBET) at the time of the game is set on the upper surface of the left front part of the operation unit unit (3), that is, the upper surface of the left front part of the operation arrangement cover (33) located in front of the ball storage tray (31). A MAXBET switch button (335) is provided. The MAXBET switch button (335) switches between a MAXBET switch function and a ball take-in switch function according to the operation duration time. Specifically, when the MAXBET switch button (335) is operated for a short time, it works as a MAXBET switch function for setting the maximum number of betting balls during the game, and when operated for a long time, the second storage unit (313 ) Is stored by the ball take-in device (4) up to the maximum number (250 balls in the present embodiment), and the stored game balls are electrically stored in advance until a later game. It works as a ball take-in switch function that can be credited. The number of game balls in the credit state is stored in a storage unit provided in the payout / take-in control device (200).

  The upper surface of the right part of the operation unit unit (3), that is, the upper surface of the right part of the operation arrangement cover (33) located to the right (side) of the ball storage tray (31) is smaller than the maximum number of betting balls. 1BET switch button (336) for setting the number of betting balls, cancel switch button (337) for canceling or changing the setting of the number of betting balls, and adjusting the credits and collecting all the game balls that the player has acquired or thrown in A ball removal switch button (338) as setting means is arranged in parallel in the front-rear direction.

  The start switch lever (331), the identification information stop switch buttons (332) (333) (334), and the MAXBET switch button (335) are operation units that are always operated when the player executes the game. The operation unit is defined as a game execution essential operation switch unit. In addition, the cancel button switch (337) and the ball removal button switch (338) have an operation unit that is operated when the player interrupts the game, ends the game, or changes the setting of the number of betting balls. Is defined as a game execution selection operation switch unit.

  As described above, the game execution essential operation switch unit is provided in the forefront of the operation unit unit (3) and is disposed in front of the game execution selection operation switch unit, so that the player executes the game. When the game execution essential operation switch unit is operated, the game execution selection operation switch is not inadvertently touched. Therefore, there is no stagnation of the game progress, and the game can be smoothly advanced.

  The 1BET switch button (336) is set before the game is started by operating the start switch lever (331). The first operation sets 1BET, the second operation sets 2BET, the third time 3BET, that is, MAXBET can be set by operation. If it is desired to reset to 1 BET or 2 BET after setting of MAXBET, it is reset to the initial state by operating the cancel switch button (337), and 1 BET can be set.

  In this gaming machine main body (100), the number of betting balls per 1 BET is basically 5, and 10 betting with 2 BET, 3 betting, that is, 15 gaming balls with MAXBET can be bet at a time. With this game ball, it is possible to play a game by inserting an amount in accordance with a slot machine using a game medium as a medal.

  In the operation unit unit (3), the start switch lever (331), which constitutes the game execution essential operation switch unit, the lower part of the front surface below the identification information stop switch buttons (332) (333) (334), specifically, the lower cover ( The concave portion (325) (mainly shown in FIG. 10) provided at the center of the lower front surface of 32) and slightly recessed rearward from the front surface of the lower cover (32) is operated when the ball lending is performed by the card unit. A ball rental switch button (322), a card return switch button (323), and a display (324) for displaying the valuable value of the card are juxtaposed in the left-right direction. In this way, the ball rental switch button (322) and the card return switch button (323) are provided in the recess (325) recessed from the front surface of the operation unit (3). Despite the fact that the button (323) is placed on the front of the same plane as the game execution mandatory operation switch section, the ball rental switch button (322), card return switch button ( 323) can be prevented from being operated by mistake.

  The main control device (202) rotates each stepping motor (52) of the display device (5) based on the start signal from the start switch lever (331), and the identification information stop switch buttons (332) (333) ( Control for stopping each stepping motor (52) is executed based on the stop signal from 334). Based on the start signal from the start switch lever (331), the main control unit (202) makes a lottery and a lottery such as a stop symbol in advance. Each stepping motor (52) is controlled so that the display mode is not displayed, and if the winning is established, the stepping mode of the identification information is controlled to a specific display mode, that is, each stepping motor (52) is controlled so that a winning is achieved. .

In the gaming machine main body (100) in the present embodiment, the following games are executed according to a predetermined control procedure.
In order to bet a predetermined number of game balls owned by the player, that is, game balls stored in the second storage section (313) of the ball storage tray (31) or game balls in a credit state, a MAXBET switch button (335) Alternatively, when the start switch lever (331) is operated following the operation of the 1BET switch button (336), each stepping motor (52) of the display device (5) is rotated to start the variation display of the identification information. . Subsequently, when the identification information stop switch buttons (332), (333), and (334) are operated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the identification information of the display device (5) has started to be variably displayed, based on the stop signal. When each stepping motor (52) stops rotating, the display mode when the identification information visible through the identification information display window (241) is stopped is a specific display mode, for example, “7, 7, 7”. As described above, the display form having the same identification information is arranged, so that a specific gaming state (big bonus), that is, winning, a large number of game balls as prizes are paid out from the ball payout device (6). The paid-out game balls are introduced and stored in the second storage section (313) of the ball storage tray (31) via the guide member (18).

  The ball take-in device (4) is operated when the MAXBET switch button (335) is operated so as to function as a ball take-in switch function or in a state in which no credit ball number remains (the display on the credit display unit is 0). When the 1BET button switch (336) or the MAXBET switch button (335) is operated, the game balls corresponding to the set from the game balls stored in the second storage section (313) of the ball storage tray (31) 5 and 6, and is attached to the rear surface side of the front frame (1) and is closed by closing the front frame (1) as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. It is accommodated in an escape hole (99) provided in the frame (9).

  The game balls taken into the ball take-in device (4) are collected in the out ball tank inside the game island. When the ball removal switch button (338) is operated at the end of the game, the ball take-in device (4) executes a ball discharge operation. As a result, the game balls stored in the first storage unit (313) are transferred to the guide path (314), the inside of the ball take-in device (4), and the ball take-in device (4) and the ball removal passage (104). To the ball removal passageway (104) through the connecting tube (413) connecting the two, and discharged to the outside of the gaming machine main body (100).

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the following various deformation | transformation and a change are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
(1) The gaming machine body (100) is a pachinko machine instead of the slot machine of the above embodiment. In this case, winning a game means that a game ball driven into the game area of the pachinko machine enters or passes through a predetermined winning port.

(2) As a conventionally known one in which the ball storage tray (31) is not divided into the first storage portion (312) and the second storage portion (313), a ball release hole and an opening / closing lid are provided in the ball storage tray. .

It is a disassembled perspective view of a game machine main body. It is a front view of a gaming machine main body. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing a game machine main part from diagonally forward. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing a game machine main part from diagonally backward. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing the game machine main body from diagonally forward when the front frame is in the open state. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing a game machine main part from the diagonally forward when a front frame and a game board unit front frame are in an open state. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing the game machine main part which decomposes | disassembles and shows an operation part unit from diagonally forward. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing an inner frame from the front. It is a perspective view at the time of seeing a game board unit from back. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which follows the AA line in FIG. It is a cross-sectional view which follows the BB line in FIG. It is a cross-sectional view which follows the CC line in FIG. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing an operation part unit from back. FIG. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 2. It is an enlarged view of the E section in FIG. It is a front view of a ball storage tray. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which follows the FF line in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which follows the GG line in FIG. It is the perspective view at the time of seeing a guidance member from the front. It is a cross-sectional view which follows the HH line in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the principal part which shows the connection state of a bulb | ball storage tray and a guide member. It is an expanded vertical sectional view of the principal part which shows the attachment state of a power supply box.

Explanation of symbols

(100) Machine body
(1) Front frame
(104) Ball passage
(104a) Inclined part
(104b) Exit
(2) Rear frame unit
(3) Operation unit
(31) Sphere storage dish
(311) Partition
(312) First reservoir
(313) Second reservoir
(314) Taxiway
(314a) Entrance
(32) Bottom cover
(33) Operation unit layout cover
(34) First derivation unit
(35) Second introduction part
(36) Open / close lid
(361) Link lever (connecting means)
(37) Ball hole
(38) Ball removal operation button
(383) Slider (connecting means)
(4) Ball take-in device
(5) Display device
(6) Ball dispenser
(7) Outer frame
(9) Inner frame
(17) Game board unit
(18) Guiding member (detour means)
(181) Guide member introduction part
(182) Guide member outlet
(183) division
(184) Storage taxiway
(185) Withdrawal taxiway
(186) Housing
(29) Discharge nozzle of ball lending machine (external machine)

Claims (2)

A ball storage tray capable of storing game balls is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine main body, and a ball capable of discharging the game balls stored in the ball storage dish to the outside of the gaming machine main body at the bottom of the ball storage tray In a gaming machine provided with a hole and an opening / closing lid capable of opening and closing the ball hole,
The opening / closing lid is connected to a ball removal operation button provided on the main body of the gaming machine via a connecting means, and the ball removal hole is opened from a closed position where the ball removal hole is closed by operation of the ball removal operation button. A gaming machine that is pivotally supported to an open position. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the open / close lid is in the closed position, an upper surface of the open / close lid and a bottom surface of the ball storage dish are flattened.

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