JP2005237990A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that prevents parts from getting unnecessarily replaced and wasted, makes the pattern of replacing an upper unit and a lower unit freely selectable, and facilitate wiring work. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has the upper unit (40), an upper structural member (45) and a plurality of parts arranged in the upper portion of a body cabinet (20). The lower unit (50) has a lower structural member (55) and a plurality of parts arranged in the lower portion of the body cabinet (20). Upper and lower wiring sections (60) have an upper connector connection (61), a lower connector connecting portion (62) and a wiring cord section (63) connecting the upper connector connecting portion (61) and the lower connector connecting portion (62). The upper connector connecting portion (61) has an upper insertion connector (64) and the lower connector connecting portion (62) has a lower insertion connector (65). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a part arranged at the upper part of the main body cabinet and a part arranged at the lower part of the main body cabinet can be easily replaced.

Conventionally, this type of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, includes a box-shaped main body cabinet having a front opening that opens to the front side, and a front door that closes and opens the front opening of the main body cabinet. A reel unit having a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols and a driving motor for rotating the rotating reel, a hopper unit for paying out game medals, and controlling the operation of the rotating reel and the hopper unit. It includes at least a main board (main control device) and a power supply unit that supplies power to each component of the slot machine.
The conventional slot machine replaces the entire slot machine, including the main unit cabinet, at the time of replacement of the base in the game hall, that is, the so-called new base, and the hopper unit that does not directly affect the game contents is also replaced at the same time. It was not only expensive, but wasted resources.

Therefore, in recent years, the main unit (main control device) that controls the reel unit that directly influences the game content and the rotational drive of the rotating reel of this reel unit is fixed to the front door, and the main cabinet is integrated with the front door. The invention has been made to be detachable and replaceable (see, for example, Patent Document 1, FIG. 1 and FIG. 3).
Furthermore, the hopper unit (medal ejecting device) and the power supply unit (power supply device) are fixed to the front door to which the reel unit and the main board (main control device) are fixed, and the front door is integrally removable from the main body cabinet. Thus, there has been an invention that can be exchanged (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and FIG. 4).

In addition, as a fixing means for fixing the main board (main control device), reel unit, hopper unit (medal discharge device) and power supply unit (power supply device) to the front door or the main body cabinet, screws, bolts, It is fixed using a nut or the like. For example, a screw is usually used as a fixing means for fixing a main board (main control apparatus) or a control unit sealing the main board (main control apparatus) to a main body cabinet made of wood.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-52525 (FIGS. 1, 3 and 4)

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, even when the front door is still fully usable and does not need to be replaced, the front door is replaced along with the reel unit and main board (main control unit) when replacing a normal new stand. Will be. For this reason, when the front door is still usable enough and does not need to be replaced, the usable front door is wasted. As described above, there is a first problem that unnecessary parts are replaced and waste occurs.

Moreover, in the conventional gaming machine, when it is a part inside the main body cabinet and is wired between the upper part and the lower part of the main body cabinet, the wiring cord used for it is It will be long across the top and bottom of the cabinet. Therefore, when trying to replace the parts inside the main cabinet, the second problem is that long wiring cords extending from these parts to the top and bottom of the main cabinet are easily entangled, and the wiring work is very troublesome. there were.
In addition, in conventional gaming machines, only the parts arranged in the upper part of the main body cabinet are replaced integrally and the parts arranged in the lower part are not replaced, and only the parts arranged in the lower part of the main body cabinet are integrated. You can freely select these three cases: the case where the parts placed in the upper part are not replaced and the part placed in the upper part and the part placed in the lower part are replaced together. There was a third problem that could not be done.

  Moreover, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to change the game content, it is possible to cope with the change of the game content by changing the rotating reel of the reel unit and the main control device at a minimum. Therefore, when replacing a new unit that is usually performed frequently, it is possible to replace the reel unit and the main control unit arranged on the upper side of the main body cabinet by simply replacing the lower unit of the main body cabinet such as the hopper unit and the power supply unit. It is not necessary to replace the parts arranged on the side every time a new stand is replaced. However, the hopper unit, the power supply unit, and the like are worn out or have a limited service life once in a cycle of replacing the new stand about 4 times or 5 times. However, in conventional gaming machines, the replacement work for the hopper unit and the power supply unit arranged at the lower part of the main body cabinet is summarized separately from the replacement work for the reel unit and the main controller arranged at the upper part of the main body cabinet. There is a fourth problem that it cannot be performed in a lump and cannot cope with the difference in the replacement timing of the reel unit and the main control unit, and the hopper unit and the power supply unit.

Accordingly, each invention described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the conventional techniques described above, and the object thereof is as follows.
(Claim 1)
That is, the invention described in claim 1 has been made in view of the first to third problems of the prior art described above, and its object is to avoid unnecessary parts replacement. Therefore, it is intended to provide a gaming machine in which parts are not wasted, the replacement pattern of the upper unit and the lower unit can be freely selected, and connection work is easy.

(Claim 2)
That is, the invention described in claim 1 has been made in view of the first to third problems of the prior art described above, and its object is to avoid unnecessary parts replacement. Therefore, it is intended to provide a gaming machine in which parts are not wasted, the replacement pattern of the upper unit and the lower unit can be freely selected, and connection work is easy.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

That is, the invention described in claim 3 has been made in view of the above-mentioned fourth problem of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a hopper unit and a power supply unit disposed in the lower part of the main body cabinet. The reel unit and the main control device, and the hopper unit can be exchanged with the reel unit and the main control device arranged at the upper part of the main body cabinet. In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately cope with a difference in replacement timing with a power supply unit.
(Claim 4)
In addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, the invention described in claim 4 has the following object.

That is, in the invention according to claim 4, since the left and right side surfaces, which are the opposing surfaces of the lower unit, are fixed to the main body cabinet, the lower unit is firmly compared with a case in which the lower unit is fixed only on a predetermined surface. It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can be fixed to the main body cabinet.
(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, in the invention according to claim 5, the upper unit can be replaced while the upper door is fixed to the main body cabinet, and the lower door is fixed to the main body cabinet and the lower unit can be replaced. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which units can be exchanged.

(Claim 6)
The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, the invention according to claim 6 can perform the replacement work between the upper door and the upper unit at a time, and can perform the replacement work between the lower door and the lower unit at a time. An object is to provide an easy-to-use gaming machine.

(Feature point)
Each invention described in each claim has been made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and features of each invention will be described below using embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings. .
In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
The drawing numbers also indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

That is, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention includes a box-shaped main body cabinet (20) having a front opening (21) that opens to the front side, and a front opening (21) of the main body cabinet (20). A front door (30) that can be freely opened and closed, an upper unit (40) that can be detachably fixed to the upper part of the main body cabinet (20), and a detachable and fixable to the lower part of the main body cabinet (20). The apparatus includes at least a lower unit (50) and an upper and lower wiring part (60) for wiring between the upper and lower parts of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50).
Then, the upper unit (40) is fixed to the upper structure member (45) fixed to the upper part inside the main body cabinet (20), and fixed to the upper structure member (45) to play a game. And a plurality of components arranged on the upper part of the main body cabinet (20).

The lower unit (50) is used to play a game by fixing the lower structural member (55) fixed to the lower part inside the main body cabinet (20) and the lower structural member (55). And a plurality of parts arranged at the lower part of the main body cabinet (20).
The upper and lower wiring portions (60) are an upper connector connecting portion (61) fixed to the upper inner side of the main body cabinet (20) and a lower connector connecting portion fixed to the lower inner side of the main body cabinet (20). (62) and a wiring cord part (63) wired between the upper connector connecting part (61) and the lower connector connecting part (62) along the inner surface of the main body cabinet (20). Yes.
The upper connector connection portion (61) includes an upper insertion connection port (64) for inserting a connector from a connection cord (96) connected to a component fixed in the upper unit (40). ing.

The lower connector connection portion (62) includes a lower insertion connection port (65) for inserting a connector from a connection cord (96) connected to a component fixed in the lower unit (50). It is characterized by.
(Function)
The present invention comprises an upper unit (40) that is detachable and fixable at the upper part inside the main body cabinet (20), and a lower unit (50) that is detachable and fixable at the lower part inside the main body cabinet (20). Yes. Therefore, the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) can be replaced without replacing the front door (30). As a result, when replacing the new stand, if it is not necessary to replace the front door (30) or main cabinet (20), only the upper unit (40) and lower unit (50) can be replaced without replacing them. Unnecessary parts replacement can be avoided, and those parts can be effectively and repeatedly used without being wasted.

  Also, the upper and lower wiring parts (60) comprising the upper connector connecting part (61), the wiring cord part (63) and the lower connector connecting part (62) for wiring between the upper and lower parts of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50). I have. For this reason, when replacing the upper unit (40), the parts of the upper unit (40) can reach the upper insertion port (64) of the upper connector connection part (61) fixed to the upper part of the main cabinet (20). Wiring is sufficient. When replacing the lower unit (50), the components of the lower unit (50) are wired up to the lower insertion port (65) of the lower connector connection part (62) fixed to the lower part of the main body cabinet (20). Just do it. In this way, a long wiring cord that connects the parts of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) directly over the top and bottom of the main cabinet (20) is used every time it is replaced. No need. And when wiring work in exchange work, it is enough to deliver it within the range of only the upper part or the lower part of the wiring cord that is shorter than the length of the wiring cord connecting the upper and lower sides of the main body cabinet (20). The wiring work can be completed simply by inserting and removing the length of the wiring cord. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a long wiring cord from being entangled and a wiring cord connection work from being complicated and complicated, and the wiring work can be facilitated.

  In the present invention, the upper unit (40) is detachably fixed to the upper part of the main body cabinet (20), and the lower unit (50) is detachably fixed to the lower part of the main body cabinet (20). Therefore, if only the upper unit (40) parts need to be replaced, only the upper unit (40) can be replaced, and if only the lower unit (50) parts need to be replaced, the lower unit (40) When only the unit (50) can be replaced, and both the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) need to be replaced, replace both the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50). be able to. Thus, the replacement pattern of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) can be freely selected.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention includes a box-shaped main body cabinet (20) having a front opening (21) that opens to the front side, and a horizontal direction in the middle of the main body cabinet (20) in the height direction. An intermediate plate (22) passed to the front, a front door (30) for opening and closing the front opening (21) of the main body cabinet (20), and the intermediate plate (22 in the upper part inside the main body cabinet (20). ) Detachable and fixable on the upper side of the upper unit (40), and detachable and fixable lower unit (50) on the lower side of the middle plate (22) inside the main body cabinet (20), It includes at least an upper and lower wiring portion (60) for wiring between the upper and lower units (40) and the lower unit (50) with the middle plate (22) interposed therebetween.

The upper unit (40) is fixed to the upper structural member (45) disposed on the middle plate (22) in the main body cabinet (20) and the upper structural member (45). And in order to play a game, it is provided with the several components arrange | positioned at the upper part of the said main body cabinet (20).
The lower unit (50) is fixed to the lower structural member (55) disposed below the middle plate (22) in the main body cabinet (20) and the lower structural member (55). And in order to play a game, it is provided with several components arrange | positioned at the lower part of the said main body cabinet (20).
The upper and lower wiring parts (60) are connected to the upper connector connecting part (61) disposed on the middle plate (22) of the main body cabinet (20) and the middle plate ( 22) and a lower connector connecting portion (62) disposed under the inner plate (22) along the inner surface of the main body cabinet (20), and the upper connector connecting portion (61) and the lower connector. And a wiring cord portion (63) wired between the connecting portion (62).

The upper connector connection portion (61) includes an upper insertion connection port (64) for inserting a connector from a connection cord (96) connected to a component fixed in the upper unit (40). ing.
The lower connector connection portion (62) includes a lower insertion connection port (65) for inserting a connector from a connection cord (96) connected to a component fixed in the lower unit (50). It is characterized by.
(Function)
The present invention comprises an upper unit (40) that is detachable and fixable on the upper side of the upper middle plate (22) inside the main body cabinet (20), and the lower middle plate (22) inside the main body cabinet (20). A lower unit (50) that is detachable and fixable is provided on the lower side. Therefore, the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) can be replaced without replacing the front door (30). As a result, when replacing the new stand, if it is not necessary to replace the front door (30) or main cabinet (20), only the upper unit (40) and lower unit (50) can be replaced without replacing them. Unnecessary parts replacement can be avoided, and those parts can be effectively and repeatedly used without being wasted.

  Further, the gaming machine (10) according to the present invention includes an upper and lower wiring part (60) for wiring between the upper and lower parts sandwiching the middle plate (22) of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50). Then, the wiring cord portion (63) of the upper and lower wiring portions (60) penetrates the middle plate (22) and wire between the upper connector connecting portion (61) and the lower connector connecting portion (62). . For this reason, when replacing the upper unit (40), the parts of the upper unit (40) are not connected to the upper connector connection part (61) fixed on the upper middle plate (22) of the main cabinet (20). Wiring up to the connection port (64) is sufficient. When replacing the lower unit (50), the components of the lower unit (50) are wired up to the lower insertion port (65) of the lower connector connection part (62) fixed to the lower part of the main body cabinet (20). Just do it. In this way, each time the unit is replaced, the parts of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) are connected to each other across the upper and lower sides of the middle plate (22) of the main body cabinet (20), so that the total length is long. No need to use wiring cords. And in the wiring work in the replacement work, it is shorter than the wiring cord of a length that connects the upper and lower sides of the middle plate (22) of the main body cabinet (20), within the range of only the upper part, or only of the lower part If it is delivered within the range, the wiring work can be completed only by inserting and removing a sufficiently long wiring cord. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a long wiring cord from being entangled and a wiring cord connection work from being complicated and complicated, and the wiring work can be facilitated.

  In the present invention, the upper unit (40) is detachably fixed to the upper part of the main body cabinet (20), and the lower unit (50) is detachably fixed to the lower part of the main body cabinet (20). Therefore, if only the upper unit (40) parts need to be replaced, only the upper unit (40) can be replaced, and if only the lower unit (50) parts need to be replaced, the lower unit (40) When only the unit (50) can be replaced, and both the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) need to be replaced, replace both the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50). be able to. Thus, the replacement pattern of the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50) can be freely selected.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.
That is, the lower unit (50) includes a hopper unit (90) for paying out game medals and a power supply device for supplying power to the components inside the gaming machine (10) inside the lower unit (50). At least as a component.
The upper unit (40) includes a rotating reel (71) displaying a plurality of symbols, a reel unit (70) having a driving motor for rotating the rotating reel (71), and the rotating reel (71 ) And a main control device (80) for controlling the operation of the hopper unit (90) at least as components in the upper unit (40).

(Function)
In order to change the game content, the game content can be changed by changing the rotating reel (71) of the reel unit (70) and the main controller (80) at a minimum. Therefore, in the case of normal replacement of a new stand that is frequently performed, the reel unit (70) and the main controller (80) are replaced by replacing the upper unit (40) arranged on the upper side of the main body cabinet (20). They can be exchanged together. That is, there is no need to perform complicated replacement work such as removing the reel unit (70) and the main control device (80), and installing a new reel unit (70) and the main control device (80), respectively. By removing the upper unit (40) that integrates them together and installing a new upper unit (40), the replacement work of the reel unit (70) and the main controller (80) is collectively performed. These replacement operations can be facilitated.

In such a case, the lower unit (50) having the hopper unit (90) and the power supply unit (95) disposed on the lower side of the main body cabinet (20) does not need to be replaced and can be used repeatedly as it is. it can.
And after replacing the new unit multiple times, that is, after replacing the upper unit (40) multiple times, in a predetermined cycle, the hopper unit (90) of the lower unit (50) and the power supply unit (95) The need for replacement arises due to wear and longevity. In such a case, by replacing the lower unit (50), the hopper unit (90) and the power supply unit (95) can be removed together and the new lower unit (50) can be removed together. Can be attached to. This eliminates the need for complicated replacement work such as removing each of the hopper unit (90) and the power supply unit (95) and installing a new hopper unit (90) and power supply unit (95), respectively. The replacement work of the hopper unit (90) and the power supply unit (95) can be performed collectively and the replacement work can be facilitated.

As described above, the present invention replaces the hopper unit (90) and the power supply unit (95) disposed at the lower portion of the main body cabinet (20) with the reel unit (70) disposed at the upper portion of the main body cabinet (20). ) And the replacement work of the main controller (80) can be performed separately and collectively in a lump. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately cope with the difference in replacement timing between the upper unit (40) and the lower unit (50).
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

That is, the gaming machine (10) includes a lower lock for fixing the lower unit (50) between the left and right side surfaces of the lower unit (50) and the corresponding side surface of the main body cabinet (20). Each means (102) is provided.
The lower lock means (102) is located on the right and left side surfaces of the main body cabinet (20) and the hook portions (130) provided on the left and right sides of the lower unit (50). A fixing device (110) capable of fixing both of them by hooking is provided.
Here, “equipped with lower locking means (102)” means that one lower locking means (102) is formed on each of the left and right sides.

Here, “both” means the lower unit (50) and the main body cabinet (20).
(Function)
In the present invention, the lower locking means (102) is provided between the left and right side surfaces of the lower unit (50) and the corresponding inner sides of the left and right side surfaces of the main body cabinet (20). For this reason, the left and right side surfaces of the lower unit (50) and the corresponding left and right side inner sides of the main body cabinet (20) can be fixed via the lower locking means (102). The left and right sides can be fixed inside the left and right side surfaces of the main body cabinet (20). And since the left and right side surfaces, which are opposite surfaces of the lower unit (50), are respectively fixed to the inside of the left and right side surfaces of the main body cabinet (20), it is fixed only on a predetermined surface of the lower unit (50). Compared with things, it can be firmly fixed to the main cabinet (20).

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, the front door (30) includes an upper door (31) that opens and closes an upper portion of the front opening (21) inside the main body cabinet (20), and a front opening (inside the main body cabinet (20)). 21) and a lower door (32) for closing the lower part of the door in an openable and closable manner.
The upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are formed separately, and the lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) are formed separately. It is characterized by.

  Here, “the separate body” of “the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are formed separately” is a state in which they are not directly fixed to each other. It means a state that is not. Therefore, “the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are formed separately” means that the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are directly connected by a fixing means or the like. Means that the front door (30) and the lower unit (50) are directly connected to each other by a fixing means or the like and are not integrated. That means. Further, “the lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) are formed separately” has the same meaning as described above. Here, the fixing means specifically includes, for example, fastening members such as screws, bolts, and nuts.

(Function)
In the present invention, the upper unit (40) can be replaced while the upper door (31) is fixed to the main body cabinet (20). Further, the lower unit (50) can be replaced while the lower door (32) is fixed to the main body cabinet (20).
(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4.
That is, the front door (30) includes an upper door (31) that opens and closes an upper portion of the front opening (21) inside the main body cabinet (20), and a front opening (inside the main body cabinet (20)). 21) and a lower door (32) for closing the lower part of the door in an openable and closable manner.

The upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are integrally formed, and the lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) are integrally formed 3. Features.
In addition, here, "the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are integrally formed""integral" of what is initially separated from each other directly, It means that it is fixed and united, or it is a united state that cannot be separated from the beginning by attaching each part to an integrally formed structural member. . Therefore, “the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are integrally formed” means that the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are directly fixed by a fixing means or the like. It means a state in which they are connected to each other or united from the beginning. “The lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) are integrally formed” has the same meaning as described above. Here, the fixing means specifically includes, for example, a fastening member or the like for directly fixing both members such as screws and bolts and nuts.

(Function)
In the present invention, the upper door (31) can be removed together with the upper unit (40), and a new one can be attached collectively. Further, the lower door (32) can be removed together with the lower unit (50), and a new one can be attached collectively. That is, the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) can be exchanged together, and the lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) can be exchanged together. As a result, the upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are each removed, and the replacement work is performed at once compared to the case where a new upper door (31) and the upper unit (40) are respectively attached. The replacement work can be facilitated. Also, the lower door (32) and the lower unit (50) can be removed, and the replacement work can be performed at one time compared to installing a new lower door (32) and a lower unit (50). The replacement work can be facilitated.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
(Claim 1)
According to invention of Claim 1, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, unnecessary part replacement can be avoided, parts are not wasted, and the replacement pattern of the upper unit and the lower unit can be freely selected. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be connected easily.
(Claim 2)
According to invention of Claim 2, there exist the following effects.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, unnecessary part replacement can be avoided, parts are not wasted, and the replacement pattern of the upper unit and the lower unit can be freely selected. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be connected easily.
(Claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of Claim 1 or Claim 2 described above, the following effect is achieved.
That is, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the replacement work for the hopper unit and the power supply unit arranged in the lower part of the main body cabinet is separate from the replacement work for the reel unit and the main control device arranged in the upper part of the main body cabinet. Providing a gaming machine that can be performed independently and collectively, and can appropriately cope with differences in the timing of replacement between the reel unit and the main control unit, and the hopper unit and the power supply unit. can do.

(Claim 4)
According to invention of Claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, since the left and right side surfaces, which are the opposing surfaces of the lower unit, are fixed to the main body cabinet, it is compared with a case where only the predetermined surface of the lower unit is fixed. A gaming machine that can be securely fixed to the main body cabinet can be provided.
(Claim 5)
According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the following effect is provided.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 5, the upper unit can be replaced with the upper unit as it is, and the lower unit can be replaced with the lower unit as it is. Can be provided.
(Claim 6)
According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the following effect is provided.
That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, the upper door and the upper unit can be exchanged at a time, and the lower door and the lower unit can be exchanged at a time. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that facilitates work.

(First embodiment)
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 7 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
1 and 2 are exploded views of the gaming machine, FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the fixing device for the locking means, FIG. 4 is a front view of the fixing device, and FIG. 5 is an external perspective view in a state where the locking means is being attached. FIGS. 6 and 6 are external perspective views with the locking means attached, and FIG. 7 shows a partial sectional view of the sealing means.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is roughly divided into a box-shaped main body cabinet 20 having a front opening 21 that opens to the front side, and a middle of the main body cabinet 20 in the height direction. In the horizontal direction, a front door 30 that covers the front opening 21 of the main body cabinet 20 so as to be openable and closable, an upper unit 40 that is detachable and fixable to the upper part inside the main body cabinet 20, and a main body A lower unit 50 that is detachable and fixable to the lower part of the inside of the cabinet 20 and an upper and lower wiring part 60 for wiring between the upper and lower parts of the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50 are provided.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes a lock unit 100 for fixing the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50. Specifically, the locking means 100 includes a lower locking means 102 for fixing the lower unit 50 between the left and right side surfaces of the lower unit 50 and the corresponding side plate 24 of the main body cabinet 20, and the upper unit 40. An upper lock means 101 for fixing the upper unit 40 is provided between the left and right side surfaces and the corresponding side plate 24 of the main body cabinet 20.
In the present embodiment, the front door 30 is rotatably supported by the main body cabinet 20, and the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50 are fixed to the main body cabinet 20. The front door 30, the upper unit 40, and the lower unit 50 are not directly fixed, and the front door 30, the upper unit 40, and the lower unit 50 are formed separately. It is.

The front door 30 includes an upper door 31 that closes an upper part of the front opening 21 of the main body cabinet 20 so as to be openable and closable, and a lower door 32 that closes a lower part of the front opening 21 of the main body cabinet 20 so as to be openable and closable.
(Main cabinet 20)
The main body cabinet 20 is a housing having a front opening 21 that opens to the front side composed of a bottom plate 23, a side plate 24, a top plate 25, and a back plate 26. An intermediate plate 22 is passed in the horizontal direction. The upper unit 40 is fixed on the upper surface of the middle plate 22, and the lower unit 50 is fixed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 23.

Two upper door engaging portions 41 capable of pivotally supporting the upper door 31 in a rotatable state are formed on the upper portion of the left side plate 24 facing the main body cabinet 20. The upper door engaging portion 41 is made of metal and has a cylindrical bar shape protruding upward. Although not shown in particular, on the back side on the left side of the upper door 31, there is a cylindrical upper door cylindrical engaging portion that can be inserted so as to cover from above the upper door engaging portion 41. It is what. The upper door cylindrical engaging portion rotates around the upper door engaging portion 41, so that the upper door 31 can be opened and closed with the upper door engaging portion 41 as the center of the rotation axis. Is.
Similarly, two lower door engaging portions 51 capable of pivotally supporting the lower door 32 in a rotatable state are formed at the lower portion of the left side plate 24 facing the main body cabinet 20. The lower door engaging portion 51 is made of metal and has a cylindrical bar shape protruding upward. Although not shown in particular, on the back side on the left side of the lower door 32, there is a cylindrical lower door cylindrical engaging portion that can be inserted so as to cover the lower door engaging portion 51 from above. It is what. The lower door cylindrical engaging portion rotates around the lower door engaging portion 51, so that the lower door 32 can be opened and closed with the lower door engaging portion 51 as the center of the rotation axis. Is.

  Two upper door protruding pieces 42 for locking the upper door 31 in a closed state are formed on the upper portion of the right side plate 24 toward the main body cabinet 20. The upper door protruding piece 42 is made of a plate-like metal, and protrudes toward the inside of the front opening 21 with the plate-like surface facing the front side. Although not particularly illustrated, an upper door locking mechanism that can be locked to the upper door protruding piece 42 is formed on the rear side on the right side of the upper door 31. This upper door lock mechanism has a movable part that is always urged upward by a spring and is slidable in the vertical direction. The movable part has an oblique side and a groove on the upper surface side. Two pieces are provided, and the upper door 31 can be locked to the main body cabinet 20 side by the upper door protruding piece 42 being caught in the groove.

  Similarly, two lower door protruding pieces 52 for locking the lower door 32 in a closed state are formed in the lower part of the right side plate 24 toward the main body cabinet 20. The lower door protruding piece 52 is made of a plate-like metal, and protrudes toward the inside of the front opening 21 with the plate-like surface facing the front side. Although not particularly illustrated, a lower door locking mechanism that can be locked to the lower door protruding piece 52 is formed on the back surface on the right side of the lower door 32. This lower door locking mechanism has a movable part that is always urged upward by a spring and is slidable in the vertical direction. This movable part has a locking part having an oblique side and a groove on the upper surface side. Two pieces are provided, and the lower door 32 can be locked to the main body cabinet 20 side by the lower door protruding piece 52 being caught in the groove.

Further, a fixing device 110 for the upper locking means 101 for fixing the upper unit 40 is formed at the upper part of the left and right side plates 24 of the main body cabinet 20, and similarly, at the lower portions of the left and right side plates 24 of the main body cabinet 20. A fixing device 110 for the lower locking means 102 for fixing the lower unit 50 is formed.
In addition, on the inner inner surface of the left side plate 24 facing the main body cabinet 20, an upper and lower wiring portion 60 capable of wiring between the upper and lower portions of the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50 is formed.
(Upper door 31)
The upper door 31 is a plate-like door formed so as to be rotatable and lockable in a closed state on the left upper door engaging portion 41 toward the main body cabinet 20, and the rotary reel 71 is provided at a substantially central portion. The symbol display window 33 can be seen from the front side, and a decorative portion 34 is provided around the symbol display window 33. A display device for performing various displays is provided.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, as described above, the upper door cylindrical engagement portion that can be engaged with the upper door engagement portion 41 is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the upper door 31 in the vertical direction. Two upper door locking mechanisms that can be engaged with the upper door protruding piece 42 are formed on the back surface on the right side of the upper door 31.
(Lower door 32)
The lower door 32 is a plate-like door formed so as to be rotatable and lockable in the closed state on the lower door engaging portion 51 on the left side of the main body cabinet 20.
The upper part of the lower door 32 is an operation unit for operating the gaming machine 10, and the upper surface of the lower door 32 protrudes forward of the upper door 31 when the door is closed. In addition, a medal receptacle 35 for storing paid-out medals is formed at the lower part, and a front panel 36 for displaying game contents and the like is fitted in a substantially central part of the lower door 32. ing.

As the operation unit, a medal slot, a bet switch, a start switch, a stop switch, and a keyhole are formed.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, as described above, the lower door cylindrical engagement portion that can be engaged with the lower door engagement portion 51 is formed on the rear surface on the left side of the lower door 32 in the vertical direction. Two lower door locking mechanisms that can be engaged with the lower door protrusion piece 52 are formed on the rear surface on the right side of the lower door 32.
(Upper unit 40)
The upper unit 40 is placed on the upper surface of the middle plate 22 of the main body cabinet 20 and can be fixed by the upper locking means 101 of the locking means 100.

Specifically, the upper unit 40 has an upper structural member 45 disposed on the upper middle plate 22 inside the main body cabinet 20, and is fixed inside the upper structural member 45 to play a game. And a plurality of components arranged on the upper part of the main body cabinet 20.
As shown in FIG. 1, the upper structural member 45 is a combination of square frames, and is composed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped frame as a whole. A hook-like hook portion 130 made of metal that can be engaged with the fixing device 110 of the locking means 100 is attached to the left and right vertical frames on the front side of the upper structural member 45. The upper structural member 45 is for attaching a plurality of components inside its frame shape. Specifically, as a part to be attached to the upper structural member 45 of the upper unit 40, a reel unit 70 having a rotary reel 71 displaying a plurality of symbols and a drive motor for rotating the rotary reel 71, and a rotary reel 71 and a main control device 80 for controlling the operation of the hopper unit 90, and a sub-control device 81 for performing effects using a display device such as a lamp.

(Lower unit 50)
The lower unit 50 is a lower part of the middle plate 22 of the main body cabinet 20, is placed on the upper surface of the bottom plate 23, and can be fixed by the lower locking means 102 of the locking means 100.
Specifically, the lower unit 50 has a lower structural member 55 disposed below the lower middle plate 22 inside the main body cabinet 20, and a lower structural member 55 fixed to the lower structural member 55 to play a game. And a plurality of components arranged at the lower part of the main body cabinet 20.
As shown in FIG. 1, the lower structural member 55 is a combination of square frames, and is composed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped frame as a whole. A hook-like hook portion 130 made of metal that can be engaged with the fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 of the locking means 100 is attached to the left and right vertical frames on the front side of the lower structural member 55. This lower structural member 55 is for attaching a plurality of components inside its frame shape. Specifically, as parts to be attached to the lower structural member 55 of the lower unit 50, a hopper unit 90 for paying out game medals and a power supply unit 95 for supplying power to the parts inside the gaming machine 10 are provided. Yes.

(Upper and lower wiring part 60)
The upper and lower wiring parts 60 are fixed in advance to the inner surface of the left side plate 24 toward the main body cabinet 20, and are intermediate plates between the parts of the upper unit 40 and the parts of the lower unit 50. Wiring between the top and bottom with 22 in between.
The upper and lower wiring sections 60 include an upper connector connecting portion 61 fixed to the upper inner side of the main body cabinet 20, a lower connector connecting portion 62 fixed to the lower inner side of the main body cabinet 20, and a left side plate facing the main body cabinet 20. A wiring cord portion 63 is provided that penetrates the middle plate 22 along the inner surface of 24, and is wired between the upper connector connecting portion 61 and the lower connector connecting portion 62 by a plurality of wiring cords. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wiring cord portion 63 is formed so as to penetrate the left end of the intermediate plate 22 in the vertical direction.

The upper connector connection portion 61 includes an upper insertion connection port 64 for inserting a connector from a connection cord 96 connected to a component fixed in the upper unit 40. Specifically, a connector of a connection cord 96 extending from the reel unit 70 in the upper unit 40, the main control device 80, and the sub control device 81 is inserted into the upper insertion connection port 64 of the upper connector connection portion 61. is there. Further, although not particularly illustrated, a connector of a connecting cord extending from the front door 30 side is also inserted.
The lower connector connection portion 62 includes a lower insertion connection port 65 for inserting a connector from a connection cord 96 connected to a component fixed in the lower unit 50. Specifically, a connector of a connection cord 96 extending from the hopper unit 90 and the power supply unit 95 in the lower unit 50 is inserted into the lower insertion connection port 65 of the lower connector connection portion 62.

(Locking means 100)
The lock means 100 is for fixing the lower unit 50 and the upper unit 40 to the main body cabinet 20 as described above, and the lower lock means 102 for fixing the lower unit 50 and the upper unit 40. And an upper lock means 101 for fixing the.
The lower locking means 102 is located at the upper part of the inner side surface of the side plate 24 of the main body cabinet 20 and the hook part 130 provided on the left and right of the lower unit 50, and the fixing device 110 that can fix both by hooking the hook part 130. And.
Similarly, the upper locking means 101 is also located at the lower part of the inner side of the side surface of the main body cabinet 20 and the hook part 130 provided on the left and right sides of the upper unit 40, and can be fixed by hooking the hook part 130. The apparatus 110 is provided. Note that the hook portion 130 and the fixing device 110 of the upper locking means 101 and the hook portion 130 and the fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 are attached in other shapes only in the difference between the upper and lower portions of the side plate 24. Are the same, the same numbers are assigned, and the hook 130 and the fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 will be described below, and the description of the upper locking means 101 will be omitted.

The fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 described above is for fixing both side surfaces of the lower unit 50.
The hook unit 130 of the lower unit 50 is fixed to the left and right vertical frames on the front side of the lower structural member 55 of the lower unit 50, respectively. The hook portion 130 is made of a thin metal plate strip whose cross-sectional shape extends in a bowl shape toward the back side.
The fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 is fixed to the inner lower portions of the left and right side plates 24 of the main body cabinet 20, and can be fixed by hooking the tip of the hook portion 130. Specifically, the fixing device 110 includes a fixing member 191 having a substantially U-shaped longitudinal cross-sectional shape that is fixed to the lower portions of the left and right side plates 24 inside the main body cabinet 20, and a substantially U-shape of the fixing member 191. A cylindrical rotary shaft 136 is provided between the two and a sliding lever 132 having a U-shaped cross section that is supported by the rotary shaft 136 and is rotatable. The fixing device 110 includes a pin moving body 139 that can rotate around a base-side pin 138 passed in the middle of the sliding lever 132 as a center of rotation. The pin moving body 139 includes the above-described base end side pin 138, a pin connecting portion 133 extending from both ends of the base end side pin 138, and a front end side pin 131 positioned between the tip ends of the pin connecting portion 133. It consists of Each pin connecting portion 133 is positioned inside the fixing device 110 and is positioned outside the fixing device 110, and an inner pin connecting portion 140 whose one end is rotatably connected to the proximal pin 138. In addition, an outer pin connecting portion 141 whose one end is rotatably connected to the distal end side pin 131 is provided. The unconnected end portions of the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are formed in a T shape extending in the lateral direction. The inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are overlapped with each other and pass through the spring 135. That is, the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are configured such that the spring 135 is sandwiched between the connected end portion and the T-shaped end portion. Then, when the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are pulled in the opposite directions in the longitudinal direction, the spring 135 sandwiched between the T-shaped heads is elastically deformed and contracted. It is what has been.

  A fixed-side through-hole 192 that penetrates the front and back is formed at the end of the fixed member 191 opposite to the rotating shaft 136. The sliding lever 132 is also formed with a sliding side through hole 193 having the same diameter as the fixed side through hole 192 and penetrating the front and back at the end opposite to the rotating shaft 136. The fixed side through hole 192 and the sliding side through hole 193 are arranged so that the central axes of these holes are aligned in the same direction in a state where the sliding lever 132 is overlapped with the fixing member 191. The sliding lever 132 is formed with a sliding screw hole 194 penetrating the front and back in the vicinity of the end in the direction opposite to the rotating shaft 136. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the fixing member 191 is also formed with a fixing-side screw hole 195 penetrating the front and back in the vicinity of the end in the direction opposite to the rotating shaft 136. The sliding-side screw hole 194 and the fixed-side screw hole 195 are also arranged so that the central axes of these holes are aligned in the same direction in a state where the sliding lever 132 is overlapped with the fixing member 191.

The handling procedure of the fixing device 110 of the lower locking means 102 will be described below.
First, when the lower unit 50 is fixed to the main body cabinet 20 via the lower locking means 102, as shown in FIG. 5, the tip side pin 131 of the pin moving body 139 is moved with the sliding lever 132 opened to the front side. Then, it is hooked on the hook portion 130 of the lower structural member 55 of the lower unit 50. Then, while the hook portion 130 is hooked on the distal end side pin 131, the sliding lever 132 is closed toward the back plate 26 side of the main body cabinet 20, whereby the hook portion 130 is urged by the biasing force of the spring 135. The state pulled to the side can be maintained. Accordingly, the lower structural member 55 of the lower unit 50 can be fixed while being pulled toward the back side of the main body cabinet 20 via the hook portion 130 and the fixing device 110. On the other hand, when the lower unit 50 is removed from the main body cabinet 20 via the fixing device 110, it is possible to reverse the above procedure. That is, when the sliding lever 132 is closed, the sliding lever 132 is opened toward the front side. Then, in a state where the sliding lever 132 is opened, the lock is released by removing the distal end side pin 131 from the hook portion 130.

  In the fixing device 110 according to the present embodiment, the hook portion 130 can be easily fixed to the fixing device 110 simply by hooking the distal end side pin 131 to the hook portion 130 and closing the sliding lever 132, and is in a locked state. It can be made. Conversely, by simply opening the sliding lever 132 and removing the distal end side pin 131 from the hook part 130, the hook part 130 can be easily detached from the fixing device 110, and the locked state can be released. It is. As a result, the lower unit 50 can be detachably fixed to the lower part of the main body cabinet 20, and the attachment work to and the removal work of the lower unit 50 from the main body cabinet 20 can be simplified. is there.

The two fixing devices 110 of the lower locking means 102 are formed on the left and right sides, but the right fixing device 110 faces the fixed side through-hole 192 and the sliding side through hole with the sliding lever 132 closed. The sealing device 161 that serves as the sealing means 160 is passed through both of the holes 193 and closed in an annular shape so that the fixing device 110 cannot be released from the fixed state without cutting the sealing device 161. Thus, in order to release the fixing state of the fixing device 110 and remove the lower unit 50 from the main body cabinet 20, it is necessary to cut the sealing tool 161, and the lower unit 50 can be sealed inside the main body cabinet 20. It is.
Although not particularly shown, the fixing device 110 on the left side faces the main body cabinet so as to penetrate both the sliding side screw hole 194 and the fixed side screw hole 195 with the sliding lever 132 closed. Fixing screws are screwed into the 20 side plates 24. Thereby, when removing the lower unit 50 from the main body cabinet 20, the fixing state of the fixing device 110 cannot be released only by pulling the sliding lever 132, and the fixing screw is removed before pulling the sliding lever 132. Work is required. As a result, the lower unit 50 cannot be easily removed with a single touch, and fraud due to the removal of the lower unit 50 can be suppressed.

Of course, the combination of the use of the fixing screw and the sealing tool 161 is not particularly limited to this, and the fixing screw 110 or the sealing tool 161 may be used for both the right and left fixing devices 110, It is not necessary to use the fixing screw or the seal 161 on both the left and right sides or on one side.
The fixing device 110 and the hook portion 130 of the lower locking means 102 described above have the same relationship with the fixing device 110 and the hook portion 130 of the upper locking means 101.
(Sealing means 160)
The sealing means 160 seals between the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50 when the upper unit 40 and the lower unit 50 are fixed to the main body cabinet 20, and is unsealed when the lower unit 50 and the upper unit 40 are removed. .

The sealing means 160 includes a sealing tool 161 that can be passed through a fixing device 110 in a state where the lower unit 50 is fixed to the main body cabinet 20 and can be closed in an annular shape. Once this sealing tool 161 is closed in an annular shape, it cannot open the closed state unless it is cut halfway. That is, in order to release the fixed state of the fixing device 110 and remove the lower unit 50 from the main body cabinet 20, the sealing tool 161 must be cut.
The sealing tool 161 has a long shape that can be bent as a whole, and has a sealing engagement portion 172 having a claw 175 projecting from the surface at one end thereof, and an intermediate portion 174 extending from the sealing engagement portion 172. In addition, a sealing engagement portion 172 is provided at the other end portion of the intermediate portion 174 with a cylindrical sealed engagement portion 173 that can be inserted, and a display portion 176 that can display information on the surface.

  The sealing tool 161 maintains the annular shape as long as the sealing engagement portion 172 is once inserted into the sealed engagement portion 173 and the claw 175 is caught to form an annular shape and the intermediate portion 174 is not cut. In this way, by simply inserting the sealing engagement portion 172 into the sealed engagement portion 173, the claw 175 can be hooked on the sealing engagement portion 173 to form an annular shape, and a sealed state can be easily formed. It is something that can be done. A very thick portion 177 having a large diameter is formed between the sealing engagement portion 172 and the intermediate portion 174 of the sealing tool 161. The diameter of the very thick portion 177 is set to be larger than the cylindrical inner diameter of the sealed engagement portion 173. By providing this very thick portion 177, the seal engaging portion 172 is prevented from being inserted further into the cylindrical shape of the seal engaged portion 173, and the seal engaging portion 172 is sealed. 173 can be firmly fixed to a predetermined position inside 173, and the coupling between the sealing engagement portion 172 and the sealed engagement portion 173 can be ensured.

The two very thick parts 177 are formed, but when the second very thick part 177 from the tip is picked between the first thick part 177 and the second very thick part 177 with the fingertips, The extremely thick portion 177 is caught on the fingertip surface to increase the frictional resistance between the fingertip and the sealing tool 161 so as not to slip.
Then, before the sealing engagement part 172 is inserted into the sealed engagement part 173, that is, before forming the annular shape, the sealing member 161 hooks the distal end side pin 131 on the hook part 130 of the lower unit 50, and the sliding lever One end is passed through the fixed side through hole 192 and the sliding side through hole 193 of the fixing device 110 in a state in which 132 is closed. And after this state, this sealing tool 161 inserts the sealing engagement part 172 in the sealing engaged part 173, maintains an annular shape, and forms a sealing state.

The sealing means 160 described above has been described as being attached to the fixing device 110 of the lower unit 50 described above, but is also attached to the fixing device 110 of the upper unit 40.
In the first embodiment described above, the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 are formed separately, and both are not directly fixed, and the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 are also separated. The two are not fixed directly. As a result, the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40, or the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 can be detached and attached independently, and appropriate in consideration of the durability of each. The appropriate replacement time can be set for each part. On the other hand, the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 may be integrally formed from the beginning, and the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 may be integrally formed from the beginning. That is, the upper unit 40 is fixed to the back side of the upper door 31 from the beginning, and the lower unit 50 is fixed to the back side of the lower door 32 from the beginning. Thereby, the attaching operation and the removing operation of the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 can be performed all at once. Further, the attaching operation and the removing operation of the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 can be performed at once in a lump. At this time, the lock means 100 including the hook portion 130 and the fixing device 110 is unnecessary.

(Second embodiment)
8 and 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8 and 9 show exploded views of the gaming machine.
In the present embodiment, the upper door engaging portion 41 and the upper door protruding piece 42 are formed not on the main body cabinet 20 but on the vertical frame on the near side of the upper unit 40, and further on the lower door engaging portion 51. The lower door protruding piece 52 is formed not on the main body cabinet 20 but on the vertical frame on the front side of the lower unit 50.
As a result, the upper door 31 is pivotally supported by the upper door engaging portion 41 of the upper unit 40, and opens and closes with the upper door engaging portion 41 as the center of rotation. The upper door 31 engages with the upper door protruding piece 42 of the upper unit 40 and is locked in a closed state.

The lower door 40 is pivotally supported by the lower door engaging portion 51 of the lower unit 50, and opens and closes with the lower door engaging portion 51 as the center of rotation. The lower door 32 engages with the lower door protruding piece 52 of the lower unit 50 and is locked in a closed state. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In the present embodiment, the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 can be integrally formed, and the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 can be integrally formed. Therefore, when the upper door 31 is lifted, the upper unit 40 is also lifted together, and when the upper door 31 is moved, the upper unit 40 can be moved together, and the replacement work of the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 can be performed. Compared to the case where the replacement work of the upper door 31 and the replacement work of the upper unit 40 must be performed separately, the replacement work can be made easier. . The same is true between the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the upper unit 40 and the upper door 31 or the lower unit 50 and the lower door 32 can be exchanged together. Specific replacement work will be described. First, when removing the upper unit 40 and the upper door 31, the upper door 31 is opened, and the locking means 100 between the upper unit 40 and the main body cabinet 20 is released. That is, the engagement state between the hook portion 130 of the upper unit 40 and the fixing device 110 of the main body cabinet 20 is released. Then, the front door 30 is closed again, and the locking mechanism of the front door 30 and the upper door protruding piece 42 are locked. In this state, when the front door 30 is pulled out to the near side, the front door 30 and the upper unit 40 can be pulled out in an integrated state, and both can be removed together.

Next, in the case of attaching the upper unit 40 and the upper door 31, a state in which the upper door 31 and the upper unit 40 are integrated together is pushed into the upper portion of the main body cabinet 20. Then, in the pushed state, the front door 30 is opened, and the locking means 100 between the upper unit 40 and the main body cabinet 20 is locked. That is, the hook unit 130 of the upper unit 40 and the fixing device 110 of the main body cabinet 20 are brought into an engaged state. When the front door 30 is closed and the locking mechanism of the front door 30 and the upper door protruding piece 42 of the upper unit 40 are locked, the attaching operation of the upper unit 40 and the upper door 31 is completed.
In this embodiment, the front door 30 can be opened and lifted upward and removed from the upper door engaging portion 41 of the upper unit 40, so that only the front door 30 can be removed and replaced. It is. Furthermore, by removing only the front door 30 and releasing the locking means 100 of the upper unit 40, and removing and replacing only the upper unit 40, only the upper unit 40 is replaced, and the front door 30 is Can also be used repeatedly. As described above, various variations of replacement can be set.

  The attaching operation and the removing operation of the lower door 32 and the lower unit 50 can be performed in the same procedure as described above.

1 is an exploded view showing a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an exploded view which shows the fixing device of a locking means. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an exploded view which shows the fixing device of a locking means. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flow which shows the outline of a lottery process among operation | movement of a game machine. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the state in the middle of attaching the locking means. It is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is an external perspective view showing a state where a lock means is attached. It is 1st embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a fragmentary sectional view which shows a sealing means. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an exploded view which shows a game machine. It is 2nd embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is an exploded view which shows a game machine.

Explanation of symbols

10 Game machine 20 Main body cabinet
21 Front opening 22 Middle plate
23 Bottom plate 24 Side plate
25 Top plate 26 Back plate
30 Front door 31 Upper door
32 Lower door 33 Symbol display window
34 Decoration 35
36 Front panel 40 Upper unit
41 Upper door engagement part 42 Upper door protrusion
45 Upper structural member 50 Lower unit
51 Lower door engagement 52 Lower door protrusion
55 Substructure member 60 Vertical wiring
61 Upper connector connection 62 Lower connector connection
63 Wiring cord 64 Upper insertion port
65 Lower insertion port 70 Reel unit
71 Rotating reel 80 Main controller
81 Sub-control unit 90 Hopper unit
95 Power supply unit 96 Connection cord
100 Locking means 101 Upper locking means
102 Lower locking means 110 Fixing device
130 Hook part 131 Tip side pin
132 Slide lever 133 Pin connection
135 Spring 136 Rotating shaft
138 Base end side pin 139 Pin moving body
140 Inner pin connection 141 Outer pin connection
160 Sealing means 161 Sealing tool
172 Seal engaging part 173 Seal engaged part
174 Middle part 175 Claw
176 Display 177 Thick part
191 Fixed member 192 Fixed through hole
193 Sliding side through hole 194 Sliding side screw hole
195 Fixed screw hole

Claims (6)

A box-shaped main body cabinet having a front opening opening on the front side;
A front door that freely opens and closes the front opening of the main body cabinet;
An upper unit that is detachable and fixable to the upper part inside the main body cabinet;
A detachable and fixable lower unit in the lower part inside the main body cabinet;
A gaming machine comprising at least an upper and lower wiring portion for wiring between the upper unit and the lower unit.
The upper unit is
An upper structural member fixed to the upper part inside the main body cabinet;
A plurality of components arranged on the upper part of the main body cabinet for fixing and playing inside the upper structural member;
The lower unit is
A lower structural member fixed to the lower part inside the main body cabinet;
A plurality of parts disposed at the lower part of the main body cabinet for fixing and playing inside the lower structural member;
The upper and lower wiring portions are
An upper connector connecting portion fixed to the upper inner side of the main body cabinet;
A lower connector connecting portion fixed to the lower inner side of the main body cabinet;
Along the inner surface of the main body cabinet, a wiring cord portion wired between the upper connector connecting portion and the lower connector connecting portion,
The upper connector connection portion includes an upper insertion connection port for inserting a connector from a connection cord connected to a component fixed in the upper unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lower connector connection portion includes a lower insertion connection port for inserting a connector from a connection cord connected to a component fixed in the lower unit. A box-shaped main body cabinet having a front opening opening on the front side;
An intermediate plate that extends horizontally in the middle of the main body cabinet in the height direction;
A front door that freely opens and closes the front opening of the main body cabinet;
An upper unit that is detachable and fixable on the upper side of the middle plate in the upper part inside the main body cabinet;
A lower unit that is detachable and fixable to the lower side of the middle plate in the lower part inside the main body cabinet;
A gaming machine comprising at least an upper and lower wiring part for wiring between upper and lower parts sandwiching the middle plate of the upper unit and the lower unit,
The upper unit is
An upper structural member disposed on the intermediate plate inside the main body cabinet;
A plurality of components arranged on the upper part of the main body cabinet for fixing and playing inside the upper structural member;
The lower unit is
A lower structural member disposed under the middle plate inside the main body cabinet;
A plurality of parts disposed at the lower part of the main body cabinet for fixing and playing inside the lower structural member;
The upper and lower wiring portions are
An upper connector connecting portion disposed on the middle plate of the main body cabinet;
A lower connector connecting portion disposed under the middle plate of the main body cabinet;
A wiring cord portion that passes through the middle plate along the inner surface of the main body cabinet and that is wired between the upper connector connecting portion and the lower connector connecting portion,
The upper connector connection portion includes an upper insertion connection port for inserting a connector from a connection cord connected to a component fixed in the upper unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lower connector connection portion includes a lower insertion connection port for inserting a connector from a connection cord connected to a component fixed in the lower unit. The lower unit is
A hopper unit for paying out game medals,
A power supply device for supplying power to the components inside the gaming machine, and at least as a component inside the lower unit,
The upper unit is
A reel unit having a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed and a driving motor for rotating the rotating reel;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least a main controller for controlling the operation of the rotating reel and the hopper unit is provided as a part inside the upper unit. The gaming machine includes lower lock means for fixing the lower unit between the left and right side surfaces of the lower unit and the corresponding left and right side inner sides of the main body cabinet.
The lower locking means is
Hooks provided on the left and right of the lower unit;
The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a fixing device that is positioned on a side surface of the main body cabinet and that can fix the both by hooking the hook portion. The front door is
An upper door that freely opens and closes the upper part of the front opening inside the main body cabinet;
A lower door that freely opens and closes the lower part of the front opening inside the main body cabinet,
The upper door and the upper unit are formed separately,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lower door and the lower unit are formed separately. The front door is
An upper door that freely opens and closes the upper part of the front opening inside the main body cabinet;
A lower door that freely opens and closes the lower part of the front opening inside the main body cabinet,
The upper door and the upper unit are integrally formed,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lower door and the lower unit are integrally formed.

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