JP2006102473A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which safety of connector parts and a case body can be enhanced and which is equipped with a board cover with high space efficiency. <P>SOLUTION: A game machine is equipped with a ROM cartridge 46 to house a memory element in which prescribed game data relating to a game are stored, a direction control board 45 on which the ROM cartridge 46 is mounted, a board cover 47 to cover the direction control board 45 on which the ROM cartridge is mounted, and a control cover 48 which is set projected from the board cover 47 to the opposite direction of the direction control board 45, covers the ROM cartridge 46, and controls movement of the ROM cartridge. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine having a control board on which a case body in which electronic parts and the like in which predetermined data relating to gaming are stored is installed. It relates to effective technology.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a control board case in which a control board on which a storage element (ROM) for storing predetermined data (program, image data, etc.) related to a game is mounted is known. Also known is a gaming machine in which a storage element case (ROM cartridge), which is a case body incorporating a ROM, is attached to a control board via a connector so that the above-described ROM can be easily replaced. (For example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-164635 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, the above-described case body, that is, the storage element case (ROM cartridge) is attached to the control board via the connector portion mounted on the control board. When vibration or the like is applied to the connector, there is a problem that the connector portion may be damaged or the memory element case may be detached from the control board.

  Here, for example, if the control board, ROM cartridge, etc. are simply covered with a cover in order to solve the above problem, there is a possibility that a new problem that the space in the gaming machine is compressed will occur.

  Therefore, there has been a demand for a gaming machine having a mechanism that can prevent the connector portion from being damaged and the storage element case from being detached from the control board due to vibration or the like and that has a high space efficiency.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a board cover that can improve the safety of a connector part and a case body and is excellent in space efficiency.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a case body (ROM cartridge 46) in which electronic parts (memory element, ROM, etc.) in which predetermined data relating to a game are stored, and a case body. A control board (production control board 45) mounted, a board cover (board covers 47, 84, 90) that covers the control board on which the case body is mounted, and a control board that protrudes in the opposite direction from the board cover. And a regulation cover (regulation cover 48, 49, 85) that covers the case body and regulates the movement of the case body.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the case body from being detached from the control board due to vibrations applied to the case body, and it is possible to prevent the connector portion for attaching the case body to the control board from being damaged. Furthermore, since the surface portion of the substrate cover is retracted from the protruding end of the restriction cover that restricts the movement of the case body, an empty space can be secured accordingly.

  In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined substrate (for example, the substrate 60a) is disposed on the surface portion of the substrate cover.

  As a result, the empty space secured on the surface of the board cover can be used effectively, so that the space efficiency inside the gaming machine can be increased, and as a result, the gaming machine can be made more compact. It becomes.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the regulation cover is formed integrally with the substrate cover.

  Thereby, the assembly cost of a regulation cover and a board | substrate cover can be saved.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the substrate cover has an opening (substrate cover opening 90b) from which the case body protrudes, and the regulation cover is detachably provided on the substrate cover and protrudes from the opening. It is characterized by covering at least a part of.

  Thereby, since the regulation cover is detachably provided on the substrate cover, the case body can be replaced by removing the regulation cover. Therefore, the case body can be exchanged without removing the substrate cover that is troublesome to remove, and the working efficiency can be improved.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the restriction cover covers at least a part of the case body protruding from the opening and a predetermined substrate.

  Thereby, both a case body and a predetermined board | substrate can be protected, and safety can be improved more.

  Further, since the board cover serves both as protection for the upper part of the control board and protection for the lower part of the predetermined board, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, since the case body and the predetermined substrate can be replaced simply by removing the restriction cover, work efficiency is not impaired.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the predetermined board is connected to the control board via wiring (harness).

  Since the predetermined board is arranged close to the control board, it is possible to shorten the wiring connecting the two boards, thereby reducing the cost and reducing the risk of damage to the wiring due to hooking or the like. be able to.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the regulation cover is provided with a regulation part (regulation part 49f) for regulating movement of the case body on the back surface.

  As a result, the movement of the case body can be more reliably regulated, so that the case body can be more reliably prevented from coming off the control board due to vibration applied to the case body, and the case body can be attached to the control board. It can prevent more reliably that the connector part of this is damaged.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the regulation cover includes an engagement portion (engagement claw 49d) that engages with a predetermined substrate.

  As a result, if the predetermined board is connected to the control board or the like via wiring or the like, even if the regulation cover is removed, the regulation cover is attached to the control board or the like via the wiring. There is no risk of losing and safety can be improved.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the restriction cover is constituted by a member having transparency.

  Accordingly, the case body and the predetermined substrate can be visually recognized without removing the restriction cover, so that the inspection becomes easy and it is easy to find an illegal act such as a goto action.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, according to the present invention, the regulation cover that protrudes from the board cover in the direction opposite to the control board covers the case body and regulates the movement of the case body. In addition to preventing the case body from being detached from the control board, it is possible to prevent the connector portion for attaching the case body to the control board from being damaged. Furthermore, since the surface portion of the substrate cover is retracted from the protruding end of the restriction cover that restricts the movement of the case body, an empty space can be secured accordingly.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  (Embodiment 1)

  1 is a perspective view showing the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the main body frame of the gaming machine of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the control board case according to the first embodiment. 4 is an explanatory view showing a case where a substrate is mounted on the surface portion of the substrate cover according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the control board case according to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a main body frame 3a on which a game board 2a is mounted is rotatably attached to a base frame 3b via a hinge, and the main body frame 3a and the base frame The gaming machine main body 3 is configured by 3b. And with respect to such a game machine main body 3, the glass unit 4 which covers the game board 2a so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  A liquid crystal unit 40 is provided on the back side of the main body frame 3a. The liquid crystal unit 40 displays special symbols (or decorative symbols) and predetermined effect images (such as reach effect images). In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal unit 40 is visible through the game board 2a.

  In FIG. 1, the dish unit 5 is arranged below the game board 2a as described above. The tray unit 5 is provided with an upper tray 5a in which the paid-out game balls and game balls to be driven into the game area are stored in the upper part, and the lower tray 5b in which the game balls overflowed from the upper plate 5a due to the payout are stored. Is located at the bottom. Further, on the right side of the dish unit 5, a launch handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area of the game board 2a via the rail 6 is provided. Further, a shutter lever 10 is provided that is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  Speakers 8a and 8b are arranged on the left and right of the upper part of the glass door 4, respectively.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the main body frame 3a will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the main body frame 3a.

  As shown in the figure, on the back surface of the main body frame 3a, various electronic components for realizing the operation of the gaming machine 1, a board on which electronic components, etc. are mounted are mounted.

  For example, in the center of the back surface of the main body frame 3a, a main control board 100 on which a main CPU (ultra-compact processing device) that performs a gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to a preset program is mounted is provided on the back surface of the main body frame 3a. A frame relay board 130 that takes in AC power and relays signals between boards is located slightly above and to the right of the center, and a voltage required to operate each electronic component on the left and slightly below the center of the back of the main body frame 3a. The power supply board 150 that generates the power of the power source controls driving of a payout device (not shown) that pays out award balls, rental balls, etc. toward the dish unit 5 slightly below the center of the back surface of the main body frame 3a. A payout control board 170 is mounted on each. A storage tank 400 for storing game balls is disposed on the upper back of the main body frame 3a.

  A control board case 50 (which will be described in detail later), which is a main part of the present invention and includes an effect control board 45, is mounted slightly above the center of the back surface of the main body frame 3a, that is, above the main control board 100. Has been. However, the mounting position of the main control board 100 or the like on which electronic components such as the CPU are mounted is merely an example, and the electronic components and boards mounted on the gaming machine of the present invention are not limited to those listed. In other words, as the electronic components, various other components such as solenoids that operate upon receiving power supply can be applied, and the main control board 100 is used as a control board case that is a main part of the present invention. Various aspects can be considered for the configuration as a substrate, such as being included in 50.

  Next, the configuration of the control board case mounted on the back side of the main body frame 3a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the control board case according to the first embodiment.

  The control board case 50 includes an effect control board 45 and a board cover 47 that covers the effect control board 45.

  On the surface portion 45a of the effect control board 45, a CPU for displaying a special symbol or the like and a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal unit 40 is mounted. In addition, a ROM cartridge (case body) 46 in which an electronic component (storage element, ROM) in which image data relating to a special design and a predetermined effect image is stored is provided on the surface portion 45a of the effect control board 45, It is detachably attached via a connector part (not shown).

  Here, the effect control board 45 of the present embodiment controls the image display control of the liquid crystal unit 40, the light emission display control such as lamps / LEDs (not shown) arranged in various places of the gaming machine 1, the speaker 8a, The sound output control from 8b is executed.

  The ROM cartridge 46 has a substantially rectangular cross section parallel to the surface portion 45a of the effect control board 45.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the substrate cover 47 is formed integrally with the regulation cover 48. The restriction cover 48 is provided so as to protrude from the surface portion 47 a of the substrate cover 47 in the direction opposite to the effect control substrate 45. The restriction cover 48 covers the ROM cartridge 46 and restricts the movement of the ROM cartridge 46.

  The restriction cover 48 may be formed inseparably from the substrate cover 47 from the beginning by molding or the like, or may be integrated by fixing what is formed separately from the substrate cover 47. . The term “integral” as used in this specification is a concept including both.

  Here, the board cover 47 is attached so that the four corners of the board cover 47 are fixed to the four corners of the surface part 45a of the effect control board 45 by screws, for example. Thus, the substrate cover 47 covers the surface portion 45a of the effect control substrate 45 to which the ROM cartridge 46 and the like are attached.

  In FIG. 3, the control elements and the like are not shown.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the surface portion 47a of the substrate cover 47 recedes from the protruding end of the restricting cover 48 that restricts the movement of the ROM cartridge 46. Can be secured. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a board case 60 on which electronic components such as a control element (CPU), a storage element (ROM), and various interfaces are mounted is arranged using the empty space. Is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the substrate case 60 includes a substrate 60a on which electronic components are mounted, and a substrate cover 60b that covers the substrate 60a. Of course, the above-mentioned empty space is not limited to the board case 60, and various components necessary for configuring the gaming machine 1 can be mounted.

  FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the control board case 50 viewed from the direction A in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the regulation cover 48 is a convex part that protrudes from the board cover 47 in the direction opposite to the surface part 45a of the effect control board 45 and has a space inside. The ROM cartridge 46 is covered with the restriction cover 48 by fitting the ROM cartridge 46 into the space. As a result, the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 is restricted.

  In the present embodiment, the surface portion 60b of the substrate case 60 and the surface of the regulating cover 48 are substantially on the same plane (FIG. 5). That is, the height of the substrate case 60 is substantially the same as the protruding end of the restriction cover 48. However, the heights of both need not be the same.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely illustrative of the present invention and does not particularly limit the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction cover 48 restricts the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 with a built-in storage element (ROM) so that the ROM cartridge 46 and the ROM cartridge 46 are attached to the effect control board 45. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the restriction cover 48 may protect the electronic parts by restricting the movement of electronic parts other than the ROM cartridge 46. For example, the control element (CPU or the like) may be protected by restricting the movement of the control element (CPU or the like) mounted on the effect control board 45.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control board 45 is mounted with a CPU that displays special symbols or the like and a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal unit 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may not be mounted. Other electronic components such as an interface may be mounted.

  In the present embodiment, the ROM cartridge 46 has a built-in ROM in which image data related to special symbols or a predetermined effect image is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined game related A ROM in which the above programs are stored may be incorporated.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the substrate cover 47 that forms the restriction cover 48 has been described as covering the above-described effect control substrate 45, but is not limited thereto. For example, the main control board 100 or the like on which a main CPU (ultra-compact processing device) or the like that performs a gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 may be covered.

  In the present embodiment, the substrate cover 47 is formed with one restricting cover 48, and the restricting cover 48 restricts the movement of one ROM cartridge 46. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By forming a plurality of restriction covers 48 on the substrate cover 47, the movement of the plurality of ROM cartridges 46 may be restricted. Further, the movement of the plurality of ROM cartridges 46 may be restricted by covering the plurality of ROM cartridges 46 with one restriction cover 48.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the regulation cover 48 provided so as to protrude from the board cover 47 in the direction opposite to the effect control board 45 covers the ROM cartridge 46 and regulates the movement of the ROM cartridge 46. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the ROM cartridge 46 from being detached from the effect control board 45 due to vibration applied to the ROM cartridge 46, and to prevent the connector portion for attaching the ROM cartridge 46 to the effect control board 45 from being damaged. can do. Furthermore, since the surface portion 47a of the substrate cover 47 is retracted from the protruding end of the restriction cover 48 that restricts the movement of the ROM cartridge 46, an empty space can be secured accordingly.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the board case 60 on which electronic components are mounted is arranged in the empty space of the surface portion 47a of the board cover 47, the space efficiency inside the gaming machine can be improved. As a result, the gaming machine 1 can be made more compact.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the regulation cover 48 is formed integrally with the substrate cover 47, the assembly cost of the regulation cover 48 and the substrate cover 47 can be saved.

  (Embodiment 2)

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function shown below with some changes made to the functions of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. Here, only differences from the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the main body frame of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the control board case 50 is detachably provided with a regulation cover 49 that covers the ROM cartridge 46 (FIG. 7) and the board 60a (FIG. 7).

  Next, the configuration of the control board case shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the control board case according to the second embodiment.

  The control board case 50 of the present embodiment includes an effect control board 45, a substrate cover 90 that covers the front surface 45 a of the effect control board 45, and a substrate sheet 44 that covers the back side of the effect control board 45. In addition, the surface part 45a of the effect control board 45 is provided with a connector part 45b that is connected to another board or the like via a harness (wiring).

  Here, as with the substrate cover 47 of the first embodiment, the four corners of the substrate cover 90 are fixed to the four corners of the surface portion 45a of the effect control substrate 45 with screws, for example. To be attached. Thereby, the substrate cover 90 covers the surface portion 45 a of the effect control substrate 45.

  The substrate cover 90 is formed with a substantially rectangular opening 90b from which a part of the ROM cartridge 46 projects (see FIGS. 7 to 9). Therefore, when the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate cover 90 are attached to the surface portion 45a of the effect control substrate 45, a part of the ROM cartridge 46 protrudes from the opening 90b (see FIG. 9).

  In the present embodiment, the ROM cartridge 46 can be attached to and detached from the effect control board 45 through the opening 90b. That is, the ROM cartridge 46 can be replaced by using the opening 90b without removing the substrate cover 90.

  Moreover, since the notch is formed in the board cover 90 according to the shape of the connector part 45b (see FIGS. 7 to 9), when the board cover 90 is attached to the surface part 45a of the effect control board 45, As shown in FIG. 9, the connector part 45b is exposed.

  And the board | substrate 60a is provided with the connector part 61 connected to another board | substrate etc. (for example, the production control board 45, the main control board 100, etc.) via a harness (wiring).

  As described above, since the board 60a and the effect control board 45 each have a connector portion connected to another board or the like via a harness, the board 60a and the effect control board 45 are connected via a harness. Can be connected. For example, one end of the harness is connected to the connector part 61 of the board 60a, and the other end of the harness is connected to the connector part 45b of the effect control board 45, whereby the board 60a and the effect control board 45 are connected via the harness. It will be in the state.

  The restriction cover 49 has a substantially rectangular shape, and is formed separately from the substrate cover 90. In the present embodiment, screw holes 90c and 90d (see FIG. 8) formed in the surface portion 90a of the substrate cover 90 via screw holes 49a and 49b (see FIGS. 8 to 10) formed in the restriction cover 49, respectively. 8 and 9), the restriction cover 49 can be attached to the surface portion 90a of the substrate cover 90 by fixing screws or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the regulation cover 49 may be attached to the surface portion 90a of the substrate cover 90 by pins or the like, or may be attached by adhesion.

  The regulation cover 49 covers the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a and has a structure capable of regulating the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a (see FIGS. 10 to 13).

  Since the restriction cover 49 has such a structure, when it is attached to the surface portion 90a of the substrate cover 90 (see FIGS. 10 and 11), a part of the ROM cartridge 46 (from the opening 90b (FIG. 9)). The protruding portion) can be covered from above, and the ROM cartridge 46 can be prevented from falling off. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the control board case 50 viewed from the direction B in FIG.

  Next, the structure of the restriction cover 49 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

  FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a restriction cover according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the above-described screw holes 49a and 49b are formed on the two opposing sides of the regulating cover 49 so as to protrude outward.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10, 12 and 13, recessed portions are formed in the vicinity of the screw holes 49a and 49b. And the connector hole 49c for exposing the connector part 61 of the board | substrate 60a is formed in the said depression part. Furthermore, an engaging claw 49d for engaging with the substrate 60a is formed at one end of each depression (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

  Here, the engagement claw 49 d extends toward the back surface of the regulation cover 49.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the back surface of the restriction cover according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, an inner space for covering the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a is formed on the back surface of the regulation cover 49.

  A partition wall 49e that divides the internal space into two is provided on the back surface of the regulation cover 49. Here, the internal space on the right side of the partition wall 49e in the drawing is a space for covering the ROM cartridge 46 (hereinafter referred to as “first internal space 49g”), while the internal space on the left side in the drawing is And a space for covering the substrate 60a (hereinafter referred to as "second internal space 49h").

  In addition, a total of six restricting portions 49f for restricting the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 are formed on the mutually opposing side walls forming the first internal space 49g. Since the restricting portion 49f is arranged so as to sandwich the ROM cartridge 46, the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 can be restricted (refer to the sectional view of FIG. 15).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restricting portion 49f and the ROM cartridge 46 are in a non-contact relationship, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the restricting portion 49f comes into contact with the side surface of the ROM cartridge 46. May be.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the restricting portion 49 f extends obliquely from the vicinity of the substrate cover opening 90 b toward the opposite side wall.

  By this inclination, the operation of the ROM cartridge 46 entering the first internal space 49g can be made smooth. Further, since the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 in the width direction is restricted by the inclination of the restricting portion 49f, the ROM cartridge 46 is naturally adjusted to the correct position.

  Further, the engagement claw 49d described above is provided on the side wall forming the second internal space 49h, and the substrate 60a is attached to the regulation cover 49 by the engagement claw 49d engaging with the substrate 60a. (See, for example, FIGS. 14 and 15). 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the control board case 50 as viewed from the direction C in FIG.

  Since the restriction cover 49 is configured as described above, the substrate 60a is attached to the restriction cover 49 as described above, and then the restriction cover 49 is attached to the surface portion 90a of the substrate cover 90 as described above. Thus, it is possible to cover the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a (see the sectional view of FIG. 15).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction cover 49 has two engagement claws 49d, but is not limited thereto, and may be one, or three or more engagement claws 49d. You may have. Further, an engagement claw may be formed on the substrate 60a, and the engagement claw of the substrate 60a may be engaged with the restriction cover 49, so that the substrate 60a is attached to the restriction cover 49.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction cover 49 has six restriction portions 49f. However, the restriction cover 49 is not limited to this, and may be five or less, or may have seven or more restriction portions 49f. It may be.

  According to the present embodiment, since the regulation cover 49 is detachably provided on the substrate cover 90, the ROM cartridge 46 can be replaced by removing the regulation cover 49. Therefore, it is possible to replace the ROM cartridge 46 without removing the substrate cover 90 that is troublesome to remove, and work efficiency can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the restriction cover 49 covers at least a part of the ROM cartridge 46 protruding from the substrate cover opening 90b and the substrate 60a, and thus protects both the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a. It is possible to improve safety.

  Further, since the board cover 90 serves both as protection for the upper part of the effect control board 45 and protection for the lower part of the board 60a, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, since the ROM cartridge 46 and the substrate 60a can be replaced simply by removing the restriction cover 49, the work efficiency is not impaired.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, since the board 60a is connected to the effect control board 45 via the wiring (harness), the board 60a is arranged close to the effect control board 45, so both boards The harness for connecting can also be shortened, so that the cost can be reduced and the risk of the harness being damaged by hooking or the like can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the regulation cover 49 includes the regulation part 49f that regulates the movement of the case body on the back surface, the movement of the ROM cartridge 46 can be more reliably regulated. Therefore, the ROM cartridge 46 can be more reliably prevented from being detached from the effect control board 45 due to vibration applied to the ROM cartridge 46, and the connector portion for attaching the ROM cartridge 46 to the effect control board 45 can be more damaged. It can be surely prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the restriction cover 49 includes the engaging claw 49d that engages with the substrate 60a. Therefore, if the substrate 60a is connected to the effect control substrate 45 or the like via a harness or the like. Even if the restriction cover 49 is removed, the restriction cover 49 is attached to the effect control board 45 or the like via the harness, so there is no risk of losing the cover, and safety can be improved.

  (Embodiment 3)

  As the gaming machine according to the present invention, a pachislot machine (slot machine) is applied. Thus, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pachinko machine of the first embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. Here, only differences from the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 16 is an external perspective view showing a gaming machine 70 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 70 includes a housing 71 that houses a plurality of reels and the like with a predetermined design, a door body 72 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the housing 71, And a liquid crystal display unit 73 on which a predetermined effect image (so-called notice image or the like) related to the game is displayed.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the door 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, on the back side of the door body 72, a gaming state display base (electronic component) 80 that displays a blinking pattern according to each gaming state is installed at the top.

  A liquid crystal display unit 73 is provided in the center of the back surface of the door body 72. In addition, a reel window 86 for visually recognizing a reel installed in the casing 71 is provided at the upper part.

  Below the liquid crystal display unit 73, a game medal cancellation chute 82 is attached, which is a passage through which inserted medals are returned to the medal tray 74 (FIG. 16).

  A sub control board (not shown) on which a ROM cartridge is mounted is arranged on the right side of the game medal cancel chute 82 so as to avoid the game medal cancel chute 82.

  Here, the sub control board of the present embodiment also has the same configuration as the effect control board 45 of the first embodiment. That is, the restriction cover 85 that covers the ROM cartridge mounted on the sub control board has the same configuration as the restriction cover 48 in the first embodiment. The board cover 84 that forms the restriction cover 85 and covers the sub control board Similarly, the configuration is the same as that of the substrate cover 47 in the first embodiment.

  Further, the sub control board of the present embodiment may have the same configuration as the effect control board 45 of the second embodiment. In that case, the restriction cover 85 that covers the ROM cartridge mounted on the sub control board has the same configuration as the restriction cover 49 in the second embodiment, and the board cover 84 that covers the sub control board also has the same structure as that in the second embodiment. The configuration is the same as that of the substrate cover 90.

  Of course, also in the present embodiment, the substrate cover 84 that forms the regulation cover 85 is not limited to the one that covers the sub-control board, as in the first embodiment.

  Thus, as shown in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to the gaming machine 70 (pachislot machine) according to the present embodiment.

  In addition, since the restriction covers 48, 49, 85 of the first to third embodiments are made of a transparent member such as polycarbonate, the ROM cartridge 46 covered with the restriction covers 48, 49, 85 The substrate 60a and the like may be visible.

  However, the restriction covers 48, 49, and 85 may be members other than polycarbonate as long as they have transparency, or may be translucent members that are smoked. Further, only a part of the regulation covers 48, 49, 85 may be made of a transparent member.

  Accordingly, the ROM cartridge 46, the substrate 60a, and the like can be visually recognized without removing the regulation covers 48, 49, and 85, so that the inspection becomes easy and it is easy to find an illegal act such as a goto action.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine main body or a gaming machine in which the pachislot gaming machine main body is attached to a gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to various game machines such as sparrow balls, smart balls, and various game machines installed in game centers.

1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back side of the main body frame of the gaming machine of FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a control board case according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a case where a substrate is mounted on the surface portion of the substrate cover according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a control board case according to FIG. 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back side of the main body frame of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a control board case according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the control board case of FIG. 7 was assembled. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which a ROM cartridge is attached to the control board case of FIG. 8. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the ROM cartridge and the predetermined board | substrate were covered with the control cover. It is sectional drawing which looked at the control board case which concerns on FIG. 10 from the B direction. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a restriction cover according to Embodiment 2. 6 is a perspective view showing a back surface of a regulation cover according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the predetermined board | substrate to the control cover of FIG. It is sectional drawing which looked at the control board case which concerns on FIG. 10 from the C direction. 4 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a front view which shows the back side of the door body in the pachi-slot machine of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2a gaming board 3 gaming machine main body 3a main body frame 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 launch handle 8a, 8b speaker 10 shutter lever 40 liquid crystal unit 44 substrate sheet 45 production control board (control board) )
45a Surface portion of presentation control board 46 ROM cartridge (case body)
47, 84, 90 Board cover 47a, 90a Board cover surface 48, 49, 85 Restriction cover 49a, 49b Screw hole 49c Connector hole 49d Engaging claw 49e Partition wall 49f Restriction part 49g First internal space 49h Second Internal space 50 Control board case 60 Board case 60a Board 60b Board cover 61 Connector part 70 Game machine 71 Case 72 Door body 73 Liquid crystal display part 74 Medal tray 80 Game state display base (electronic parts)
82 Game medal cancellation chute 86 Reel window 90b Substrate cover opening (opening)
90c, 90d Screw hole 100 Main control board 150 Power supply board 170 Delivery control board 400 Storage tank

Claims (9)

A case body containing an electronic component in which predetermined data relating to a game is stored;
A control board on which the case body is mounted;
A substrate cover covering the control substrate on which the case body is mounted;
A regulation cover that protrudes from the board cover in the opposite direction to the control board, covers the case body and regulates the movement of the case body;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined board is disposed on a surface portion of the board cover.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the restriction cover is formed integrally with the substrate cover. The substrate cover is
The case body has an opening to protrude;
The regulation cover is
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is detachably provided on the substrate cover and covers at least a part of the case body protruding from the opening. The regulation cover is
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine covers at least a part of the case body protruding from the opening and the predetermined substrate. The predetermined substrate is:
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is connected to the control board via a wiring. The regulation cover is
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a regulating unit that regulates movement of the case body on a back surface. The regulation cover is
The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising an engaging portion that engages with the predetermined substrate. The regulation cover is
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is made of a member having transparency.

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