JP2006158707A - Game ball recovery device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game ball recovery device which facilitates the maintenance processing such as that for eliminating the jamming with the game balls or the post processing for the spilled balls along with an effective reduction in the jamming with the game balls by enabling the accurate guidance of the game balls to the recovery gutter while preventing the mingling of the foreign matters or the like into the recovery gutter. <P>SOLUTION: In the game ball recovery device which is disposed in a game machine island where a plurality of game machines are arranged side by side and enables the recovery of the game balls released from the rear side of the individual game machines, arranged are the recovery gutter which is disposed being inclined along the length of the island on the rear side of the game machines and receives the game balls released from the rear side of the individual game machines to make them flow down to the lower inclination side, a lid body covering the upper opening of the recovery gutter and a guide path for guiding the game balls into the recovery gutter covered with the lid body. At least the side part of the recovery gutter is made transparent. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game ball collecting apparatus that is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and that can collect gaming balls emitted from the back side of each gaming machine.

  Amusement arcades such as pachinko parlors have a plurality of rows of gaming machine islands in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines are arranged in a row or in two rows side by side.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a general gaming machine island X in which two rows of pachinko gaming machines 100 are arranged back to back is used to install a game ball collecting device 200 having a so-called “dove structure” at the center of the island. A collection device installation space 300 is provided, and a plurality of gaming machines 100 are arranged in a row with the collection device installation space 300 interposed therebetween.

  Then, out balls (pachinko balls that have been fired on the game board and then discharged outside the board) discharged to the back side of each pachinko gaming machine 100 are collected by the game ball collecting device 200 and washed through a washing and polishing device. After the polishing, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is re-supplied by the game ball supply basket 500 disposed on the upper part of the gaming machine island X.

  That is, the game ball collecting device 200 arranges the collection basket 201 with the upper surface opening in an inclined state in the island longitudinal direction in the collection apparatus installation space 300 on the back side of each gaming machine 100, and this collection basket 201. The closing plate 103 is arranged in an inclined state on the left and right sides of the machine and fixed with nails, screws, etc., the pachinko balls discharged from each gaming machine 100 are received by the closing plate 103 and introduced into the recovery basket 201, The pachinko balls accommodated in the collection basket 201 are collected by a gravity and a cleaning and polishing apparatus (not shown) installed on the lower side of the slope, and the pachinko balls X are washed and polished in the cleaning and polishing apparatus while being washed and polished. And distributed and supplied to each gaming machine 100 again by the game ball supply basket 500.

  In FIG. 23, reference numeral 101 denotes a top decorative panel of the gaming machine island X, and the gaming ball supply basket 500 is disposed behind the panel 101. Reference numeral 102 denotes a bottom decorative panel called a so-called waist plate, and the closing plate 103 and the collection basket 201 are disposed behind the panel 102.

  In the above game ball collecting apparatus 200, a ball clogging phenomenon occurs due to foreign matters other than pachinko balls mixed in the collecting bowl 201, or ball clogging occurs in the collecting bowl 201 due to various other factors. was there.

  Therefore, in order to eliminate the clogging of the ball, it is composed of a collection basket and a lid attached to the upper surface of the collection basket, and further, a plurality of through holes larger than the diameter of the game ball and smaller than the diameter of the coin are drilled in the lid. A collected soot has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  That is, by providing a cover with a large number of through holes in the collection bowl that is normally open on the top, foreign matter such as coins, nails, screws, and other gaming machine parts can fall into the collection bowl. This prevents the ball clogging phenomenon caused by these problems and prevents the out-ball from being collected.

  In addition, there has been proposed one in which the lid body is made transparent so that the ball clogging phenomenon can be visually recognized from the outside (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  That is, the lid is made of a transparent thin plate-like cover body, and one side end is fixed to the vicinity of the upper edge of one side of the recovery bowl so that it can be opened upward. It is a thing.

With this configuration, when a game ball is clogged, a clogged portion can be found without opening the cover body (lid body), and clogging can be easily eliminated by opening the cover body.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 09-103580 JP 2001-96043 A

  However, even the game ball collecting device having the above-described configuration still has the following problems.

  That is, in the collection basket disclosed in Patent Document 1, the game ball is surely guided into the collection basket even though a large number of through holes larger than the diameter of the game ball and smaller than the diameter of the coin are provided in the lid. It is difficult, and it cannot be denied that the collection efficiency is significantly lower than that when game balls are directly introduced into the collection basket. In addition, if the length is about the diameter of the game ball, there is a possibility that foreign matter may enter the bag, and it is difficult to effectively prevent the ball from being clogged.

  Further, although the recovery basket disclosed in Patent Document 2 discloses that the lid is transparent and it is easy to find a clogged ball, the technical idea for reliably guiding the game ball to the recovery bowl is completely described. There is no doubt whether it can function sufficiently as a collection bowl for game balls.

  In addition, since the conventional collection baskets including both documents have a closing plate, it is necessary to remove the closing plate one by one during the work to eliminate the clogging of the balls and other maintenance, leaving problems in maintainability. Yes. In addition, this closing plate is often attached by on-site adjustment when installing amusement islands, which has been a major factor in reducing workability.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems, to effectively prevent a ball clogging, and to provide a game ball collecting device that is excellent in maintainability even when a ball clogging elimination operation is performed.

(1) In the present invention as set forth in claim 1, a game ball collecting apparatus is provided in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side, and is capable of collecting gaming balls released from the back side of each gaming machine. A collection basket that is arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope, and an upper opening of the recovery bowl And a cover lid and an introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered with the lid, and at least a side surface portion of the collection basket is transparent.
(2) In the present invention as set forth in claim 2, in a game ball collecting apparatus which is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and which can collect gaming balls released from the back side of each gaming machine. A collection basket that is arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope, and an upper opening of the recovery bowl A lid for covering, and an introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered by the lid, the lid comprising a plurality of divided lids, and each of the divided lids Is a state of being attached to the recovery basket so as to be openable and closable, and the recovery casing and / or each of the divided lids is provided with a strong portion that firmly maintains the attached state. It was decided that
(3) In the present invention as set forth in claim 3, in the game ball collecting apparatus which is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and which can collect the gaming balls released from the back side of each gaming machine. A collection basket that is arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope, and an upper opening of the recovery bowl A cover body that covers and an introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered by the lid body, and is attached to the collection basket and falls from each gaming machine without passing through the introduction path. A spilled ball receiver that receives a spilled ball that is a game ball and guides it to the collection basket.
(4) In the present invention described in claim 4, in the game ball collecting device according to claim 3, the game ball guided from the spilled ball receiver is placed on the side surface of the collection basket or / and the lid body in the collection basket. It is characterized in that an introduction hole leading to is provided.
(5) In the present invention described in claim 5, in the game ball collecting apparatus according to claim 3, the main basket portion that covers the collection basket with the lid and causes the game ball guided from the introduction path to flow down. And a secondary hook part formed on both sides of the main hook part to allow the spilled ball to flow down, and the spilled ball receiver is attached to an outer surface of the auxiliary hook part.
(6) In the present invention described in claim 6, in the game ball collecting device according to claim 5, the collecting basket has a partition part for partitioning the main basket part and the auxiliary bowl part at an end portion on the inclined lower side. It is characterized by a removed configuration.
(7) In the present invention according to claim 7, in the game ball collecting device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, the spilled ball receiver is detachably attached to the outer surface of the collecting basket. It is characterized by that.
(8) The present invention described in claim 8 is characterized in that, in the game ball collecting apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 7, the spilled ball receiver is constituted by a plurality of divided bodies.
(9) In the present invention according to claim 9, in the gaming ball collection device according to any one of claims 3 to 7, at least the side surface of the collection basket and the lid and the spilled ball receiver are transparent. It is characterized by its shape.
(10) In the present invention described in claim 10, in the game ball collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the collection basket receives the game ball guided in the introduction path and is inclined. A bottom plate that flows down to the lower side, side plates that are erected on the left and right of the bottom plate, and groove portions that are formed along the longitudinal direction at the base portion of each side plate, and each groove portion is formed on the bottom plate. A cushioning mat laid so as to enter is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the collection basket.
(11) In the present invention described in claim 11, in the game ball collecting device according to claim 10, the groove portion has a height dimension smaller than the diameter of the game ball and is twice the thickness dimension of the buffer mat. It is the above.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably introduce game balls into the collection basket, and to prevent foreign matters from being mixed into the collection basket, effectively reducing the clogging of the balls and further clogging the balls on the collection basket. It is possible to provide a game ball collecting device with excellent maintainability that facilitates maintenance processing such as elimination processing.

  In the invention of (1), in the gaming ball collecting apparatus that is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and is capable of collecting gaming balls released from the back side of each gaming machine, the gaming machine back side A collection basket that is arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the side, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine and flows down to the lower side of the inclination, and an introduction for introducing the game ball into the collection basket A path and a lid that covers the upper opening of the collection basket are provided, and at least the side surface of the collection basket is transparent.

  For example, in the collection basket disclosed in Patent Document 1, although a large number of through holes larger than the diameter of the game ball and smaller than the diameter of the coin are provided in the lid, the game ball is introduced directly into the collection bowl. However, if the size of the game ball is about the diameter of the game ball, there is a risk that foreign matter may enter the bag, and eventually it was difficult to effectively prevent clogging of the ball. .

  Moreover, in the structure which made the cover attached to the collection basket transparent as disclosed by patent document 2, when removing the said lower surface decorative panel (waist board) and confirming a ball clogging location from a horizontal direction, for example, a collection basket If there is a clogged ball at the inner corner, it may be difficult to determine the location because it is a blind spot, and it was not possible to immediately identify the clogged location and eliminate it.

  On the other hand, the invention of (1) reliably introduces the out ball into the collection basket by the introduction path and prevents foreign matter other than the game ball from entering the collection bowl by the lid, Even if a ball clogging occurs in the collection bowl for reasons, the side of the collection bowl is transparent, so the location of the ball clogging can be seen from the side of the collection bowl, and it is possible to respond immediately. The maintenance can be made excellent.

  Next, the lid body is preferably divided into a plurality of pieces, and a game ball collecting apparatus using the divided lid body can be configured as follows.

  That is, in the invention of (2), a collection basket that is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the inclination. , An introduction path for guiding the game ball into the collection basket, a plurality of divided lids covering the upper opening of the collection basket, and each of the divided lids is attached to the collection basket so as to be opened and closed. In this state, the recovery rod and / or each of the divided lids is provided with a strong portion that firmly maintains the attached state.

  In order to eliminate the clogging, it is necessary to remove the lid. However, as in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1, it is inconvenient to handle the lid if it is long like the collection basket. is there. Therefore, it is conceivable to divide the lid short, but if it is shortened, the position of the lid will shift due to the vibration of the collecting basket or the collision of the game ball, and a gap will be created between adjacent lids, In some cases, it may fall off. When such a situation occurs, a new maintenance work becomes necessary in addition to the ball clogging, and the load on the game hall side becomes large. Moreover, as shown in Patent Document 2, when the lid is provided in a door shape, when trying to eliminate the clogging, it is difficult for the lid to be separated from the recovery basket depending on the state and location of the clogging. It may be difficult to carry out the resolution work.

  On the other hand, in the invention of (2), it is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of warpage during lid formation, and the handling is simplified by downsizing, and further, the strong portion acts as a slip prevention portion. In addition, since the lid does not shift due to vibration or the like, there is no possibility that foreign matter may enter due to a gap between adjacent lids, and it is possible to reduce the cause of the clogging of the balls, and maintainability It can be excellent. Moreover, since the lid is attached to the collection basket so that it can be opened and closed, it is possible to eliminate clogging without obstructing the lid, regardless of the clogged state or location. It is.

  The present invention also provides a game ball collecting device having the following configuration.

  That is, in the invention of (3), a collection basket that is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine and receives a game ball emitted from the back side of each gaming machine and flows down to the lower side of the inclination. And receiving a game ball that guides the game ball into the collection basket, a lid that covers an upper opening of the collection basket, and a game ball that is attached to the collection basket and falls without passing through the introduction path. It is provided with a spilled ball receiver that guides it to a collection basket.

  On gaming machine islands, in addition to out-balls, game balls may spill unexpectedly from game ball supply cages and other places that are not normally assumed.

  If such a spilled sphere is left unattended, it will eventually become a useless sphere that is still scattered on the floor in the gaming machine island.

  In the conventional collection baskets including Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, even if a closing plate is provided, the game ball falls as a spilled ball from the supply cage or from an unexpected place on the floor in the gaming machine island. These have become waste balls that are not constantly refluxed. The occurrence of such a dead ball, which is a useless ball, is a large loss for a business-style game hall that lends a game ball to a player for a fee.

  On the other hand, in the invention of (3), by providing the spilled ball receiver, it is possible to improve the maintainability by reducing the chance of the spilled ball collection process. Further, it is possible to circulate the game balls without waste and to use them effectively, and to reduce the loss of the game hall as much as possible.

  Further, in the case of the configuration of (3), if an introduction hole for guiding the game ball guided from the spilled ball receiving plate into the collection basket is provided on the side surface of the collection basket or / and the lid, the guide is guided to the introduction path. As with the game balls, the spilled balls can be collected efficiently.

  As another embodiment of the invention of (3), the recovery basket is formed on both sides of the main cage part, and a main cage part that is covered with the lid and allows the game ball guided from the introduction path to flow down. The secondary ball portion can be formed by flowing down a spilled ball that is a game ball that falls without passing through the introduction path, and the spilled ball receiver can be attached to the outer surface of the secondary heel portion.

  That is, it is configured such that a game ball that falls without passing through the introduction path, that is, a so-called spilled ball, can be collected, and a foreign object does not enter a place where a game ball that flows in from the introduction path, that is, a so-called out ball flows down. It is a thing, Comprising: The main collar part which flows down an out ball | bowl, and the auxiliary collar part which flows down a spilled ball | bowl are divided. Since the number of spilled spheres is significantly smaller than that of out spheres, it is only necessary that the spilled spheres can be collected at an appropriate timing rather than being steady. It may also be a manual collection operation.

  As described above, the out sphere that flows in from the introduction path and the spilled sphere that falls without passing through the introduction path are separately caused to flow down, so that foreign matters are present in the main cage that causes the out sphere to flow down. There is no mixing, and the out ball can always flow down smoothly.

  In the case of a recovery rod composed of a main hook portion and a secondary hook portion, at the lower end of the collection rod arranged in an inclined shape, except for a partition portion that partitions the main hook portion and the auxiliary hook portion. If configured so that the game balls that flow down meet each other, it is possible to always collect the spilled balls together with the out balls, and it is possible to return the game balls to the respective gaming machines without waste. .

  At this time, a foreign matter locking portion is provided on the surface of the spilled ball receiver provided on the side surface of the auxiliary saddle portion, and while the game ball rolls downward, for foreign matters such as coins, screws, cards, etc. It can be kept on a spilled ball receiver.

  As the foreign matter locking portion, for example, it is conceivable that a plurality of ridges substantially orthogonal to the falling direction of the game ball are formed on the surface of the spilled ball receiver.

  Moreover, in the invention of (3), it is preferable that the spilled ball receiver is detachably attached to a side surface of the collection basket.

  For example, when dealing with the occurrence of ball clogging or when performing other maintenance of the recovery basket, removing the spilled ball receiver makes the handling of the recovery basket extremely easy and the workability is remarkably improved. Further, even when the spilled ball receiver is damaged, it can be easily replaced.

  Furthermore, in this case, the spilled ball receiver can be constituted by a plurality of divided bodies, and in this case, the above-described effects can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, it is preferable that at least the side surfaces of the collection basket and the lid and the spilled ball receiver are transparent.

  As described above, when a ball clogging occurs, it is possible to easily find a clogged spot from the side as long as at least the side surfaces of the collection container and the lid, including the spillage receiver, are transparent. Is possible.

  By the way, in the game ball collection device described above, it is preferable to lay a buffer mat in the collection basket in order to reduce the impact caused by the out ball falling from the introduction path. As a result, clogging may occur.

  That is, in the conventional collection baskets including Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a rubber cushion mat is usually pasted with an adhesive to alleviate the impact of a falling game ball. The inside of the machine island has heat dissipation from the gaming machine, and because it has a closing plate, it tends to be in a high temperature state, so the adhesive strength of the adhesive decreases and the mat is easily peeled off. In some cases, it could cause ball clogging. Furthermore, such mats are inevitably damaged over time, so that replacement work and the like occur.

  Therefore, side plates are erected on the left and right sides of the bottom plate that receives and flows down the game balls that fall from the introduction path, and groove portions in the side plate thickness direction are formed at the bases of the left and right side plates, respectively. A mat laying surface that is wider than the inner method between the side plates can be formed, and a cushioning mat can be disposed on the mat laying surface.

  That is, when the cushioning mat is laid, the left and right end portions of the mat are inserted into the groove portion, thereby preventing turning and preventing ball clogging that tends to occur in the turning portion.

  At this time, the height of the groove is preferably smaller than the diameter of the game ball and more than double the thickness of the cushioning mat.

  That is, first of all, the game ball is prevented from entering and clogging into the groove and, for example, when the cushioning mat is partially replaced (cut with an appropriate length including a damaged portion, and replace that portion). If you place the replaced mat so that the upper end of the mat is positioned below the existing mat, the lower end of the mat may be positioned above the existing mat. Therefore, the height of the groove can be secured so that the mats can be polymerized with each other. In addition, since the height dimension has a margin with respect to the thickness of the mat, for example, when the mat is thermally expanded, the expansion amount can be absorbed even when the thickness is increased or the end length is increased. .

  As described above, conventionally, the closing plate has to be removed at the time of the work for resolving the ball clogging or the collection processing of the spilled ball, and the poor maintenance is not solved. In addition, this closing plate is often attached by on-site adjustment when installing amusement islands, which has been a major factor in reducing workability.

  On the other hand, if the closing plate is not installed, the out ball must be guided to the collecting basket by some method, and the spilled balls are further increased. On the other hand, according to the game ball collecting device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent foreign matters and the like from being mixed in the collecting basket, effectively preventing the ball from being jammed and preventing the ball from being jammed. Even if it occurs, the location of occurrence can be easily seen from the side of the collection basket, and it is possible to respond immediately. In addition, it is possible to reliably receive the game balls, including the spilled balls, released from the gaming machine with the collecting basket, and to suppress the generation of waste balls as much as possible. In addition, the handling is simple, and it is possible to make it excellent in installation at a game arcade and maintainability after installation.

  Hereinafter, more specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, and the game ball released from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine is a so-called out ball or spilled ball.

Example 1
1 is a front view of a gaming machine island equipped with a game ball collecting apparatus according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the gaming machine island, FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball collecting device, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are enlarged views of the divided housing and the divided lid that constitute the collecting ball of the game ball collecting device.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the gaming machine island 1 in this embodiment has a plurality of pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter referred to as “gaming machines”) 2 arranged in parallel on a top plate 10 horizontally arranged in the longitudinal direction of the island. There are two rows of gaming machines arranged back to back, and a gaming ball collection device A, which will be described later, is provided on the back side of each gaming machine row, that is, in the longitudinal direction of the island inside the gaming machine island 1. A recovery device storage space 13 for storage is formed.

  In addition, a waist plate 11 made of a decorative panel that closes the collection device accommodating space 13 is detachable on the lower side of each gaming machine 2, and an upper surface plate 12 also made of a decorative panel is detachable on the upper side of each gaming machine 2. Installed. In particular, the waist plate 11 is easily removable as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 so that the maintenance of the game ball collecting apparatus A can be easily performed.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 3 denotes a game ball returning device provided substantially at the center in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine island 1. The game balls discharged from each gaming machine 2 are cleaned and polished, and the recovery device accommodating space 13 It is possible to supply each gaming machine 2 again via a supply rod 31 disposed in the upper part.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a so-called sand lending device, which is arranged adjacent to each gaming machine 2. When a player inserts cash or a prepaid card into the lending device 4, a predetermined number of gaming balls are played. 2 is supplied.

  Then, the game balls, which are provided for the game of each gaming machine 2 and are discharged onto the game board and discharged out of the board from the winning opening or the out opening, that is, the so-called out ball a, are once from the back side of the gaming machine 2. The ball receiving case 20 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) is received from the ball receiving case 20 sequentially by the game ball collecting device A and sent to the game ball returning device 3.

  Hereinafter, the game ball collecting apparatus A which is a main part of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the game ball collecting device A is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the gaming machine island 1 in the collecting device accommodating space 13 located on the back side of the gaming machine 2, The recovery basket 5 that receives the out ball a released from the back side of each gaming machine 2 and flows down to the lower inclined side, the lid body 6 that covers the upper opening of the recovery basket 5, and the lid body 6. And an introduction path 7 for introducing the game ball into the collection basket 5, and a spilled ball b that is attached to the collection basket 5 and falls from each gaming machine 2 without passing through the introduction path 7. And a spilled ball receiver 8 that receives and guides it to the collection basket 5.

  The collection basket 5 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and falls out of the ball receiving case a guided from the introduction path 7 whose base end is connected to the ball receiving case 20 without passing through the introduction path 7. A bottom plate 5a that receives and flows down the spilled ball b, and left and right side plates 5b, 5b that are erected from both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 5a, and at a lower position than the gaming machine 2, the gaming ball returning device 3 It is inclined in a straight line so as to gradually become lower toward the game ball socket 30 (see FIG. 1). The left and right end edges of the bottom plate 5a protrude outward from the side plate 5b to form ears 5c, and as shown in FIG. The crosspiece 15 and the ear portion 5c are connected and fixed in a state where the recovery rod 5 is placed on the crosspiece 15 installed between the columns 14 and 14. Reference numeral 16 denotes a fixing screw.

  Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 4-6, the collection | recovery cage | basket 5 is comprised from the some division | segmentation housing | casing 50 (intermediate housing 50a, end part housing | casing 50b) whose cross section is the same shape. A connection holding portion 51 is formed on the bottom of each divided casing 50 over its entire length, and a connection plate 52 made of an aluminum plate can be detachably attached to the connection holding portion 51. And the collection | recovery cage | basket 5 of predetermined length is obtained by connecting adjacent division | segmentation housing | casing 50 through this connection board 52. FIG. Therefore, it is very easy to connect the divided casings 50 to each other. For example, the construction work of the collection basket 5 at a site such as a game hall is simplified, and the workability is improved. In addition, since the bottoms of the divided casing 50 are firmly connected by the connecting plate 52, even the recovery basket 5 configured by connecting the divided casing 50 can ensure sufficient strength. It becomes.

  In addition, the connection holding part 51 in the present embodiment has a flat sheath-like connection plate holding space for inserting and holding the connection plate 52 in the bottom plate 5 a of the divided case 50 as the connection holding part 51. It is drilled horizontally over its entire length.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the connecting plate 52 shorter than the divided casing 50 is inserted, a space portion into which the connecting plate 52 is not inserted is formed in the connecting plate holding space, and the space portion collects the space. A double bottom structure is formed at the bottom of the ridge 5. In such a double bottom portion, elasticity is imparted to the bottom plate 5a of the recovery basket 5, and the impact caused by the falling out balls a and spilled balls b can be mitigated, and the bottom surface, that is, the bottom plate 5a and the buffer mat 54 are damaged. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  Note that the connection plate holding space (connection holding portion 51) does not necessarily need to be formed over the entire length of the divided casing 50, and, for example, according to the size of the connection plate 52 as in the modification shown in FIG. It is also possible to form a connecting plate holding space (connecting holding portion 51) having a deep depth. In this case, since most of the bottom plate 5a is thick except for the connecting plate holding space (the connecting holding portion 51), the rigidity as the recovery rod 5 is improved.

  Further, the bottom portion of the recovery wall 5 (divided housing 50) on the inner wall surface of the opposing left and right side plates 5b, 5b with the bottom plate 5a has a concave shape that extends laterally in the thickness direction of the side plate 5b along the longitudinal direction. A groove mat 53 made of a material such as rubber is disposed along the longitudinal direction of the recovery basket 5 so that the side edges of the groove portions 53 and 53 enter the groove portions 53 and 53, respectively. . That is, on the bottom plate 5a, a mat laying surface that is wider than the inner method between the left and right side plates 5b, 5b is formed, and a buffer mat 54 is disposed on the mat laying surface. .

  With this configuration, when the cushioning mat 54 is laid, by placing the end edge in the groove 53, it is possible to reliably arrange the end edge without turning up, It is possible to alleviate the impact caused by the out sphere a and the spilled sphere b falling from the introduction path 7 and the spilled sphere receiver 8, and to prevent the occurrence of sphere clogging due to turning up of the buffer mat 54 and the like. It should be noted that the buffer mat 54 is a single piece, and is laid after a predetermined number of the divided casings 50 are connected to form the recovery basket 5.

  In the present embodiment, the height of the groove 53 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball and more than twice the thickness of the buffer mat 54. That is, the out sphere a and the spilled sphere b do not enter the groove portion 53, and allow enough space for the two buffer mats 54 to overlap.

  With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a game ball (out ball a or spilled ball b) from entering the groove 53 and clogging. Further, for example, when a damaged portion of the buffer mat 54 is partially replaced, The buffer mat 54 is cut to an appropriate length including the buffer mat 54 having a length corresponding to the newly prepared cutting portion so that the upper end of the buffer mat 54 is positioned below the existing buffer mat 54. On the other hand, the lower end can be arranged so as to be positioned above the existing buffer mat 54. Thus, by providing the groove 53, the cushioning mat 54 can be easily replaced without worrying about clogging of the balls, and the maintainability is improved.

  In addition, since the height dimension of the groove portion 53 has a margin with respect to the thickness of the buffer mat 54, for example, even if the buffer mat 54 is thermally expanded to increase the thickness or the end length, the expansion amount is increased. Can be absorbed.

  Further, the left and right side plates 5b and 5b of the recovery basket 5 (divided casing 50) are formed with slits 5d having a predetermined depth cut in the longitudinal direction along the longitudinal direction. The base 80 of the spilled ball receiver 8 can be inserted from above, and the spilled ball receiver 8 is detachably supported. Instead of the slits 5d formed so as to vertically divide each of the left and right side plates 5b, 5b, for example, a configuration in which a spilled ball receiving support wall is erected with a gap on the outside of each side plate 5b, The base 80 of the spilled ball receiver 8 may be inserted and supported in the gap. That is, the configuration is not limited as long as the spilled ball receiver 8 can be detachably supported.

  The spilled ball receiver 8 according to the present embodiment is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in the figure, an inclined surface 81 extending obliquely upward from a base 80 for insertion into the slit 5d, and the inclined surface The outer edge 82 is vertically raised from the tip of 81. The spilled ball receiver 8 may be one corresponding to the length of the collection basket 5, but here it is about half the length of the divided casing 50 for easy handling. The spilled ball receiver 8 is continuously arranged without a gap. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the collection basket 5 is arranged in a state of widening in the shape of a wing to the left and right outer sides so that the outer edge 82 projects to the front side from the back side of the gaming machine 2. .

  The spilled ball receiver 8 can collect the game sphere (spilled sphere b) that spills unexpectedly from an unexpected place without being scattered on the floor in the gaming machine island 1. Thus, it is possible to prevent the generation of useless balls that are not returned to the gaming machine 2 and to reduce the loss of the game hall as much as possible. Moreover, since the chance of the collection process of the spilled ball b is greatly reduced, the maintainability as the gaming machine island 1 is improved. In the present embodiment, the spilled ball receiver 8 is made of a transparent polycarbonate that can be easily cut but is relatively stronger than other synthetic resins.

  By the way, among the plurality of divided housings 50 constituting the recovery housing 5, in this embodiment, those adjacent to the game ball returning device 3 are used as the end housing 50b (see FIG. 6) as the gaming ball returning device. The shock absorber 59 having a triangular shape in plan view is attached to the corner of the edge facing the game ball socket 30 of FIG. That is, in order to prevent a large amount of game balls from flowing into the game ball returning device 3 vigorously and damaging the inner wall of the game ball returning device 3, etc., a large number of game balls flowing down in the collection basket 5 As for a part of these, the shock absorber 59 is made to flow into the game ball receiving port 30 in a state of being decelerated as a cushion. Then, a plurality of the intermediate casings 50a (see FIG. 5) are connected to the upstream side of the end casing 50b having such a configuration, so that the entire recovery casing 5 described above is configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the lid 6 is also made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is composed of a divided lid 60 divided into a plurality of parts like the collection basket 5. is doing. Each of the divided lids 60 is attached to the collection basket 5 so that it can be opened and closed independently, that is, can be opened freely. Since the lid body 6 is provided, even if the introduction path 7 for introducing the game ball into the collection basket 5 hangs down for some reason, this does not enter the collection basket 5 and the inside of the collection basket 5 It does not get in the way of game balls flowing down and cause clogging of the balls.

  As described above, the game ball collecting apparatus A according to the present embodiment is provided with the transparent collecting basket 5, the lid body 6 and the spilled ball receiving body 8, so that the balls are jammed in the collecting basket 5 for some reason. Even if this happens, the side of the collection basket 5 is transparent and can be seen through the inside, so if the waist plate 11 of the gaming machine island 1 is removed, even from outside the gaming machine island 1, from the side of the collection basket 5 It is possible to visually identify and identify the location where the ball is clogged, and it is possible to respond quickly to eliminate the ball clogging, so that the maintainability is excellent.

  As shown in the drawing, each divided lid 60 has a cross-sectional gate shape including a ceiling plate 6a and left and right side closing plates 6b and 6b suspended from the left and right ends of the ceiling plate 6a. Steps 6c are formed by recessing the middle of 6b and 6b inward. When the lid is closed, the divided lid 60 is fitted between the left and right side plates 5b, 5b of the collection basket 5 until the stepped portion 6c is engaged with the upper end surface of the side plate 5b of the collection basket 5. Yes.

  Further, two insertion holes 61 through which the introduction path 7 is inserted are formed side by side in the ceiling plate 6a, and the left and right side closing plates 6b, 6b collect the spilled sphere b that has flowed down the spilled sphere receiver 8. A plurality of communication holes 62 to be introduced into the flange 5 are formed in the longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval at the upper position of the stepped portion 6c. Note that the number and arrangement of the insertion holes 61 can be set as appropriate, and the size of the communication holes 62 may be set as appropriate in consideration of intrusion of foreign matter.

  With the above configuration, the out ball a passing through the introduction path 7 flows into the collection basket 5 from the ceiling plate 6a of the divided lid 60, and for example, the spilled ball b spilled from the ball receiving case 20 or the supply basket 31 is It is received by the spilled ball receiver 8 and flows down the inclined surface 81 to reach the side surface of the lid body 6, and rolls from the communication hole 62 to the inside of the recovery basket 5 while rolling the lowermost end portion of the inclined surface 81 toward the inclined lower side. Will be introduced. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to prevent the generation of useless balls that are not returned to the gaming machine 2.

  In the present embodiment, the divided lid body 60 includes an intermediate lid body 60a and an end lid body 60b that correspond to the intermediate housing 50a and the end housing 50b of the divided housing 50, respectively. At the front end of the lid 60b, a collar 6a 'extended into the game ball receiving port 30 of the game ball return device 3 is formed, but it is not necessarily divided into an intermediate lid 60a and an end lid 60b. There is no need to do this, and the divided lid body 60 may have the same shape. Further, in order to continuously arrange the divided lid body 60 on the collection basket 5, in order to match the overall length with the collection basket 5, the divided chassis 60 is appropriately cut and used if necessary. You can also

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of ball drop holes 63 may be formed in the ceiling plate 6 a of the divided lid body 60. This is because, for example, when the spilled ball b falling on the spilled ball receiver 8 jumps and rides on the ceiling plate 6a, it does not flow straight down on the lid 6 to the end, but in the middle of the collection basket 5 It can be recovered. The ball dropping hole 63 is not necessarily provided, and may be omitted as shown in FIGS.

  Further, the recovery basket 5 (divided casing 50) and each divided lid body 60 in the present embodiment are provided with a solid portion 56 that acts as a slip prevention means while firmly maintaining the state where the divided lid body 60 is attached. Provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the specific configuration of the strong portion 56 in the present embodiment is formed on the upper inner surface of the side plate 5 b of the collection basket 5 and the lower outer surface of the side closing plate 6 b of the lid 6. When the concavo-convex surfaces 56a and 56b that allow the crests and the valleys to mesh with each other are formed and the lid is closed, the concavo-convex surfaces 56a and 56b are meshed with each other so that they are not displaced in the longitudinal direction. ing.

  Therefore, the divided lid body 60 is not displaced due to vibration or the like, and there is no possibility that a gap is generated between the adjacent divided lid bodies 60 and foreign matter is mixed in, and as a result, the cause of the clogging of the balls can be reduced. It becomes a thing excellent in maintainability.

  The rigid portion 56 is not particularly limited to the above-described configuration, and the recovery basket 5 (divided casing 50) is arranged so that the recovery casing 5 (divided casing 50) and the divided lid 60 do not shift from each other. Alternatively, it is only necessary that any one of the divided lids 60 is provided with a lid positional displacement prevention means. For example, the structure which provided the packing made from rubber | gum etc. with a high friction coefficient in either the collection | recovery cage | basket 5 (divided housing | casing 50) or the division | segmentation lid | cover 60 may be sufficient.

  Here, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show a modification of the collection basket 5.

  8 (a) and 8 (b) differ only in the connection holding portion 51 for connecting the divided casings 50, and the other components are the same as those in the embodiment described above. The same. The divided housing 50 shown in the drawing is an intermediate housing 50a.

  Here, as shown in the drawing, the connection holding portion 51 is a connection plate holding space having a lower surface opening formed on the bottom rear surface side of the divided casing 50. 5e is a side opposite to the ear portion 5c to which the fixing screw 16 (not shown here (see FIG. 3)) is attached when the divided casing 50 is fixed in the gaming machine island 1, that is, the connecting plate holding space side. The space inner ear portion is extended to the inner ear portion 5 and the space inner ear portion 5e holds the connecting plate 52 '.

  Moreover, in this example, two ribs 55 projecting from the bottom rear surface of the divided casing 50 are provided in the connecting plate holding space along the longitudinal direction of the divided casing 50. Of course, the number of ribs 55 is not particularly limited.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, the connecting plate 52 ′ in this case has the same cross-sectional shape as the connecting plate holding space, and is provided with guide grooves 55 ′ and 55 ′ corresponding to the ribs 55 and 55. Yes.

  As described above, since the connection holding portion 51 is configured by the connection plate holding space having the lower surface opening having the ribs 55 and the connection plate 52 ′ inserted into the connection plate 52, the rigidity of the divided casing 50 is increased by the ribs 55. In addition, by providing the rib 55 along the longitudinal direction of the divided casing 50, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of warpage in the longitudinal direction when the divided casing 50 is formed. Furthermore, it becomes easy to insert the connecting plate 52 ′ into the connecting plate holding space, and the connecting operation of the divided casing 50 when constructing the recovery rod 5 is facilitated.

  9 (a) and 9 (b) are the raised side plates 5b of the collection basket 5. FIG. That is, the collection basket 5, the lid body 6 and the ball receiver 8 described above are all made of a transparent material, but if at least the side surface (side plate 5b) of the collection basket 5 is transparent, It is possible to visually recognize the inside of the collection basket 5 from the side.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the height of the transparent side plate 5b of the collection basket 5 is increased, and the inside of the collection basket 5 is watermarked from the lower portion of the solid portion 56 and the slit 5d as shown by the arrow f. So that you can see. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to visually identify the location where the balls are clogged from the side of the collection basket 5, and it is possible to immediately take measures to eliminate the clogging.

  In addition, the connection holding | maintenance part 51 in this example is made into the flat sheath-like connection board holding space formed in the depth according to the size of the connection board 52 (refer FIG. 7).

  The collection basket 5 (divided casing 50), the lid 6 (divided lid 60), the spilled ball receiver 8 and the like described above can be easily manufactured by extrusion molding, injection molding, etc. using synthetic resin as a material. It is.

  Here, the introduction path 7 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the introduction path 7 according to the present embodiment is disposed between a ball receiving case 20 provided on the back side of the gaming machine 2 and a lid 6 that covers the collection basket 5, and an out ball a In this embodiment, in order to alleviate the passing speed when the out ball b passes through the introduction path 7 from the ball receiving case 20. For example, it is formed of an elastic member having a linear body coiled like a coil spring. Further, by using an elastic member, even if the position of the insertion hole 61 through which the introduction path 7 is inserted changes, the introduction path 7 is appropriately deformed and extended from the ball receiving case 20 where the installation location is fixed. The collection basket 5 can be connected in communication.

  The introduction path 7 in the present embodiment is provided with impact concentration preventing means for preventing the impact of the out sphere a falling from the introduction path 7 on the bottom plate 5a of the recovery basket 5 from being concentrated at one point.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the impact concentration preventing means in the present embodiment inserts the introduction path 7 formed of a coil-shaped elastic member obliquely into the cover body 6 of the recovery basket 5 as shown in FIG. The distal end portion 71 is configured to face the lower inclined side of the collection basket 5.

  For this reason, the out sphere a does not fall vertically onto the bottom plate 5a of the collecting basket 5, so that the impact is mitigated, and the direction in which the out sphere a is introduced coincides with the flow in the collecting bowl 5 to cause clogging of the bulb. It is possible to smoothly flow down without any trouble.

  In this embodiment, a holder 70 is fitted into an insertion hole 61 formed in the ceiling plate 6 a of the lid 6, and the introduction path 7 is held and fixed by the holder 70. Therefore, there is no possibility that the introduction path 7 falls off due to vibration or the like.

  The holder 70 is formed of a ring-shaped flange portion 70a that engages with the insertion hole 61, and a cylindrical portion 70b that is connected obliquely downward to the ring-shaped flange portion 70a. Therefore, if the holder 70 is rotated in the horizontal direction, the orientation of the insertion tip 71 can be arbitrarily changed. In addition, the attachment method of the holder 70 is not limited only to above-mentioned fitting.

  Here, another embodiment of the impact concentration preventing means will be described below.

  In FIG. 11, the introduction path 7 formed by a coil-shaped elastic member is inserted into the recovery rod 5, and the insertion tip 71 is configured as a free end so as to be swingable. Specifically, as described above, the holder 70 is attached to the insertion hole 61 formed in the ceiling plate 6 a (not shown here) of the lid body 6, and the introduction path 7 is connected to the recovery rod 5 through the holder 70. The insertion tip 71 is made close to the bottom plate 5a of the collection basket 5 to be a free end. In this case as well, it is preferable that the insertion tip portion 71 is directed to the inclined lower side of the collection basket 5, and the interval between the insertion tip portion 71 and the bottom plate 5a is set larger than the diameter of the game ball. It is preferable.

  Although such a configuration is very simple, the introduction path 7 can be held without dropping without requiring a special holding member, and the passing speed of the out bulb a in the introduction path 7 is reduced. In addition, since the insertion tip 71 facing the recovery rod 5 is a free end and can swing, the tip of the introduction path 7 swings up and down each time the out ball a passes. The falling position of the out-ball a changes by moving, and it is possible to prevent the dropping position from concentrating on one point and to prevent the impact due to dropping from concentrating. In addition, in this case, the out ball a first jumps out in an oblique direction, not in the vertical direction, and falls on the bottom plate 5a (including the buffer mat 54) of the collection basket 5, so that the impact on the bottom plate 5a is further alleviated.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment example, the falling positions are dispersed while the speed of the out ball a falling from the insertion tip portion 71 serving as the leading end of the introduction path is reduced, thereby preventing the impact concentration due to the falling of the game ball. Is possible.

  The introduction path 7 described above is not only attached substantially linearly from the ball receiving case 20 to the lid body 6, but is also greatly bent or bent (to the extent that the out ball a is not clogged). Can be further increased.

  As a modification of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the introduction path 7 can be inserted from the side closing plate 6 b of the lid body 6 into the collection basket 5. Since the ball receiving case 20 (see FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) is located on the side of the collection basket 5, the connection direction of the introduction path 7 with respect to the collection basket 5 becomes substantially straight with this configuration. There is no fear of twisting, and there is no possibility of ball clogging in the introduction path 7.

  Still another embodiment of the impact concentration preventing means will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the impact concentration preventing means is a game ball guide body 72 made of an elastic material attached to the tip of the introduction path 7, and the out ball a flowing down from the introduction path 7 is , The bottom plate 5a of the recovery basket 5 can be guided in a substantially horizontal state.

  In this case, the introduction path 7 may be a simple tube 7 ′ instead of a coil shape, and the tip is fixed to the holder 70.

  The game ball guide body 72 is formed of, for example, a thin spring steel material used for a tape measure or the like, and the base end is fixed to the holder 70, while the front end is a free end (the buffer mat) 54).

  In such a configuration, the elastic force of the game ball guide body 72 is a spring that can be easily jumped upward by the game ball when the game ball flowing down from behind collides with the game ball so that the game ball is not caught. The game ball guide body 72 makes it possible to collect the out ball a falling from the tube 7 'as the introduction path 7 as if it were a slide. The out sphere a can be guided substantially horizontally with respect to the bottom surface of the basket 5.

  Therefore, the drop impact of the out ball a is mitigated, and the recovery basket 5 can be prevented from being damaged (particularly, the buffer mat 54 is damaged).

  Further, if the game ball guide body 72 is provided toward the lower sloping side of the collection basket 5, the landing surface (falling surface) of the out ball a with respect to the collection basket 5 is always inclined downward. The impact caused by the out ball a can be almost zero. Moreover, the configuration is extremely simple and practical. In FIG. 13, reference numeral 70 c denotes a guide body fixing portion formed on the holder 70, and is configured by forming a guide body insertion slit 70 d by thickening a part of the cylindrical portion 70 b of the holder 70. . Then, the base end portion of the game ball guide body 72 is inserted through the guide body insertion slit 70d, and the game ball guide body 72 is securely locked by folding back to the outside of the cylindrical portion 70b.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of a slider 72 ′ which is a modification of the game ball guide body 72.

  As shown in the figure, the slider 72 ′ uses two linear bodies (for example, piano wires) 73 and 73 like a pair of rails and connects the base end to the introduction path 7 (tube 7 ′), The front end is disposed as a free end so as to be substantially in contact with the bottom surface (buffer mat 54) of the collection basket 5. Moreover, at the tip of the slider 72 ', as shown in FIG. 14A, the two linear bodies 73, 73 are substantially opposed to each other in the vertical direction so as not to interfere with the game ball flowing down from the rear. I have to.

  More specifically, the tube 7 ′ is in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the recovery rod 5 in the insertion hole 61 formed in the ceiling plate 6 a of the lid 6, and is substantially horizontal with respect to the lid 6. A holder 75 having a tube holding cylinder 74 that can be held is attached, and a slider 72 'is extended from the tube holding cylinder 74, and is twisted approximately 90 degrees in the middle to reach the collection rod 5 from the insertion hole 61. ing. Reference numeral 76 denotes a connecting body for maintaining the distance between the two linear bodies 73 and 73.

  Since the slider 72 'is composed of a thin linear body, even if the game ball collides, the game ball only changes its direction and flows down, and there is no possibility of clogging. In addition, in this case as well, the out ball a flowing down from the introduction path 7 can be guided in a substantially horizontal state with respect to the bottom plate 5a of the collection basket 5, and the falling impact of the game ball can be remarkably reduced.

Next, still another embodiment of the impact concentration preventing means will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, toward the game ball dropping hole 78 opened at the bottom. A mortar-shaped connector 77 having an inclined inner peripheral surface 79 is attached to the distal end of the introduction path 7 (tube 7 '), and is formed into a large lid body 6 (divided lid body 60). It is removably attached to the insertion hole 61 ′.

  This mortar-shaped connector 77 has an upper surface portion 77a formed so that two tube holding cylinders 74 similar to the previous embodiment are opposite to each other, a game ball dropping hole 78, and an inner peripheral surface 79. The mortar-shaped main body 77b is formed. A screw 77c is inserted through a plurality of elongated holes 77d formed in the vicinity of the peripheral edge of the upper surface 77a, and the mortar-shaped connector 77 is attached to the lid 6 of the game ball collecting apparatus A by the screws 77c. They are connected and fixed (FIG. 16).

  Further, since the hole through which the screw 77c is inserted is a long hole 77d, as shown in FIG. 17, even if the mounting direction of the mortar-shaped connector 77 having a polygonal shape in the plan view (here, an octagon) is shifted in the circumferential direction. The connecting direction of the mortar-shaped connection tool 77 can be changed in accordance with the mounting direction of the tube 7 ′ so that the tube 7 ′ can be easily connected.

  With such a configuration, even if the falling speed of the out sphere a cannot be sufficiently reduced as in the tube 7 ′ used in this example, the out sphere a enters along the inner peripheral surface 79 and The inner circumferential surface 79 is decelerated while spirally rotating, and then jumps out from the game ball dropping hole 78 in a tangential direction according to the decelerated speed and falls. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the falling positions of the out balls a from being concentrated on one point, and it is possible to mitigate the drop impact.

  In particular, when a non-coiled one is used as the introduction path 7 as in this example, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being worn at an early stage due to friction with the introduction path 7 and to suppress generation of dust particles due to wear. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the inside of the collection basket 5 from being damaged.

  Here, the modification of the mortar-shaped connection tool 77 mentioned above is demonstrated.

  A mortar-shaped connector 77 ′ shown in FIG. 18 is obtained by projecting a plurality of pin bodies P on an inner peripheral surface 79.

  That is, the out ball a reaching the inner peripheral surface 79 from the tube 7 ′ collides with the plurality of pin bodies P while turning the inner peripheral surface 79, changes its direction, and falls from the game ball dropping hole 78. Will also be random. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent the out-ball a from dropping to the bottom surface (buffer mat 54) of the collection basket 5 at one point.

  A mortar-shaped connection tool 77 ″ shown in FIG. 19 has a plurality of drop holes 78 ′ formed in place of the pin body P.

  With this configuration, the out ball a reaching the inner peripheral surface 79 from the tube 7 ′ falls from one of the plurality of drop holes 78 ′ while turning the inner peripheral surface 79. Including the out sphere a falling from the drop hole 78, the overall drop position of the out sphere a is also random, and no single point is concentrated.

  Needless to say, both the pin body P and the drop hole 78 ′ may be combined.

  Further, what is shown in FIG. 20 is a functional lid 66 in which the above-mentioned mortar-shaped connector 77 (see FIGS. 15 to 17) and the divided lid 60 are formed as one unit.

  That is, the functional lid 66 has the same configuration as that of the divided lid body 60, and an insertion hole 61 ′ having a size capable of attaching the mortar-shaped connection tool 77 is formed in the lid body 66 a having a predetermined length. The above-mentioned mortar-shaped connection tool 77 is attached to the hole 61 ′, and is made to function as a divided lid body integrally provided with impact concentration preventing means.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), this functional lid 66 is first arranged at a position corresponding to the arrangement of the gaming machines 2, and then another divided lid body 60 is arranged between the arranged functional lids 66. Just go.

(Example 2)
Here, a game ball collecting apparatus B according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  This is because the collection basket 5 described in the first embodiment, that is, in the state of being inclined in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine 2, is tilted in response to the game balls released from the back side of each gaming machine 2. The recovery basket 5 that flows down to the lower side is covered with the lid body 6 (divided lid body 60), and is formed on both sides of the main cage section 57 and the main cage section 57 that allows the game balls flowing from the introduction path 7 to flow down. , A game ball that falls without passing through the introduction path 7, that is, a secondary heel portion 58 that allows the spilled ball b to flow down, and a spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′) is detachably attached to the side surface of the secondary heel portion 58. It is attached to.

  In other words, the main ball 57 that allows the game ball that falls from the introduction path 7 to flow down, that is, the so-called spilled ball b, that is, the so-called spilled ball b, that falls without passing through the introduction path 7 is collected on the main base 57. Is configured to prevent the main ball portion 57 from which the out ball a flows down and the auxiliary rod portion 58 from which the spilled ball b flows down.

  As described above, the out sphere a flowing in from the introduction path 7 and the spilled sphere b falling without going through the introduction path 7 are separately caused to flow down, thereby allowing the out sphere a to flow down. No foreign matter is mixed in 57, and the out-ball a can always flow down smoothly.

  Furthermore, the collection basket 5 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which a partition part that partitions the main collar part 57 and the secondary collar part 58 is removed from the end portion on the inclined lower side. In other words, the vicinity of the end portion of the side plate 5b of the main flange portion 57 in the end portion casing 50b is cut off.

  Therefore, although the recovery rod 5 is formed by partitioning the main rod portion 57 and the auxiliary rod portion 58, the main rod portion 57 and the auxiliary rod portion 58 are arranged at the lower side end when arranged in an inclined shape. The game balls flowing down will join each other, and the spilled balls b can be always collected together with the out balls a, and the game balls can be recirculated to the respective gaming machines 2 without waste. Become.

  Since the number of spilled balls b is significantly smaller than the number of out balls a, it is not always necessary to return them to the gaming machine 2 as described above. Therefore, even if the game balls flowing down the main basket 57 and the secondary basket 58 do not join each other, it is sufficient to collect the spilled ball b at an appropriate timing. The collection operation at this time may be performed manually.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the side surface of the auxiliary flange 58 extends on the surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the falling direction of the spilled ball b, that is, in the longitudinal direction of the spilled ball receiver 8. A spilled ball receiver 8 ′ provided with a foreign matter locking portion 85 in which a plurality of protruding ridges 84 are formed at predetermined intervals is detachably attached.

  In this foreign matter locking portion 85, the spilled ball b rolls downward. For example, foreign matters such as coins, screws or cards are locked by the ridge 84 and are held on the spilled ball receiver 8. It is what I did. The foreign matter locking portion 85 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and a plurality of protrusions 84 are provided instead of a plurality of protrusions 84, or a material having a very high friction coefficient is applied, Although it rolls, the thing of another shape may be the structure which stays on the spilling ball receptacle 8 by friction.

  The game ball collecting apparatus B according to the second embodiment has the configuration described in the first embodiment as it is in addition to the above-described characteristic configuration, and has the effects described in the first embodiment. Needless to say. In the second embodiment described above, the same components already described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof is omitted.

  According to the embodiment and examples described above, a game ball collecting device having the following configuration is realized.

  The first game ball collecting device is disposed in a gaming machine island 1 in which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines 2) are arranged side by side, and gaming balls (for example, outs) released from the back side of each gaming machine 2 Spheres a and spilled balls b), which are arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine 1 and are released from the back side of each gaming machine 2 ( For example, a collection basket 5 that receives an out bulb a and a spilled ball b) and flows down to the lower inclined side, a lid 6 that covers the upper opening of the collection basket 5, and the inside of the collection basket 5 that is covered by the lid 6 Are provided with an introduction path (for example, a coiled introduction path 7 or a tube 7 ') for introducing the game ball (out ball a), and at least a side surface portion (for example, the side plate 5b) of the recovery basket 5 is transparent. Ball collection device.

  The second game ball collecting device is disposed in the gaming machine island 1 in which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines 2) are arranged in parallel, and is released from the back side of each gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machines 2). Game balls (for example, out balls a and spilled balls b) that can be collected and arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine 2, and each gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) 2) a collection basket 5 that receives a game ball (for example, out ball a or spilled ball b) released from the back side and flows down to the lower inclined side, a lid 6 that covers the upper opening of the collection basket 5, and An introduction path (for example, a coiled introduction path 7 or a tube 7 ′) for introducing the game ball (out ball a) into the collection basket 5 covered with the lid 6 is provided. A split lid 60 (for example, an intermediate lid 60a and an end lid 60b) divided into Each of the divided lids 60 (for example, the intermediate lid 60a and the end lid 60b) is attached to the collection basket 5 so as to be openable and closable, and the collection basket 5 and / or each of the divided lids 60 is provided. A gaming ball collecting device (for example, the intermediate lid 60a and the end lid 60b) is provided with a strong portion 56 (for example, uneven surfaces 56a and 56b) that firmly maintains the attached state.

  The third game ball collecting device is disposed in a gaming machine island 1 in which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines 2) are arranged in parallel, and is released from the back side of each gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machines 2). Game balls (for example, out balls a and spilled balls b) that can be collected and arranged in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine 2, and each gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) 2) a collection basket 5 that receives a game ball (for example, out ball a or spilled ball b) released from the back side and flows down to the lower inclined side, a lid 6 that covers the upper opening of the collection basket 5, and An introduction path (for example, a coiled introduction path 7 or a tube 7 ′) for introducing the game ball (out ball a) into the collection basket 5 covered with the lid 6 is attached to the collection basket 5. Without passing through the introduction path (for example, the coiled introduction path 7 or the tube 7 '). Each game machine (e.g., pachinko machines 2) game balls falling from rebounding receiving body 8 (rebounding b) receiving and guiding the collection trough 5 (8 ') and the game ball collecting device comprising a.

  In the third game ball collecting device, the game ball guided from the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′) to the side surface (for example, the side plate 5b, the side closing plate 6b) of the collection basket 5 or / and the lid body 6. A game ball collection device provided with an introduction hole 62 for guiding (spilled ball b) into the collection bowl 5.

  Further, in the third game ball collecting apparatus, the collection basket 5 is covered with the lid body 6, and the game ball guided from the introduction path (for example, the introduction path 7 or the tube 7 'formed in a coil shape) ( An out ball sphere a) and a secondary hook part 58 formed on both sides of the main hook part 57 for flowing down the spilled ball b. A game ball collecting device to which a spilled ball receiver 8 is attached.

  Further, in this game ball collecting apparatus, the collecting basket 5 is a partition part (for example, an end part of the side plate 5b of the main bowl part 57) that partitions the main bowl part 57 and the auxiliary bowl part 58 at the end portion on the inclined lower side. A game ball collecting device in which the vicinity) is removed.

  In addition, in the game ball collecting apparatus provided with the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′), the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′) is detachably attached to the outer surface of the collecting basket 5.

  Furthermore, in the game ball collecting apparatus provided with the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′), the game sphere collecting apparatus in which the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′) is constituted by a plurality of divided bodies.

  Furthermore, in the game ball collecting apparatus provided with the spilled ball receiver 8 (8 ′), at least the side surfaces (for example, the side plate 5b and the side closed plate 6b) of the collection basket 5 and the lid 6, and the spilled ball receiver 8 ( 8 ′) is a transparent game ball collecting device.

  Also, in each of the above game ball collecting devices, a bottom plate that receives a game ball (out ball a) guided by the introduction path (for example, a coiled introduction path 7 or a tube 7 ') and flows down to the lower inclined side. 5 a, side plates 5 b erected on the left and right of the bottom plate 5 a, and groove portions 53 formed along the longitudinal direction at the base portions of the side plates 5 b, and on the bottom plate 5 a, the groove portions 53. A game ball collecting device in which a buffer mat 54 laid so as to enter 53 is disposed along the longitudinal direction of the collecting basket 5.

  Further, in this game ball collecting apparatus, the groove portion 53 has a height dimension smaller than the diameter of the game ball and more than twice the thickness dimension of the buffer mat 54.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated through the embodiment and Example which were mentioned above, it is only a specific example here and does not specifically limit this invention.

  In addition, the effects described in the embodiments and examples of the present invention are only listed the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are described in the embodiments and examples of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

It is explanatory drawing by the front view of the gaming machine island which comprises the game ball collection device according to the first embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of the gaming machine island. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 2. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game ball collection device. It is an enlarged view of the division housing and the division lid which constitute the collection basket of the game ball collection device. It is an enlarged view of the division housing and the division lid which constitute the collection basket of the game ball collection device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a connection holding | maintenance part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a collection basket. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a collection basket. It is explanatory drawing of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a game ball | bowl guide body. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other embodiment of an impact concentration prevention means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a mortar-shaped connection tool. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a mortar-shaped connection tool. It is explanatory drawing of a function lid | cover. It is explanatory drawing of the game ball collection | recovery apparatus which concerns on another Example. It is explanatory drawing of the game ball collection | recovery apparatus which concerns on another Example. It is explanatory drawing of the conventional game machine island.

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A, B game ball collection device a out ball b spilled ball 1 game machine island 2 pachinko game machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Recovery basket 5a Bottom plate 5b Side plate 6 Lid body 7 Introduction path 7 'Tube 8 Spilled ball receptacle 50 Divided body 53 Groove part 54 Buffer mat 57 Main collar part 58 Sub lid part 60 Divided lid body 62 Introduction hole

Claims (11)

In a game ball collecting device that is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and that can collect game balls released from the back side of each gaming machine,
A collection basket that is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope,
A lid that covers the upper opening of the collection basket;
An introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered with the lid;
With
A game ball collecting device, wherein at least a side surface portion of the collecting bowl is transparent. In a game ball collecting device that is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and that can collect game balls released from the back side of each gaming machine,
A collection basket that is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope,
A lid that covers the upper opening of the collection basket;
An introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered with the lid;
With
The lid body is composed of a plurality of divided lid bodies, and each of the divided lid bodies is attached to the collection basket so as to be openable and closable, and the collection basket and / or each of the division lids. The game ball collecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the body is provided with a strong portion that firmly maintains the attached state. In a game ball collecting device that is arranged in a gaming machine island in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side and that can collect game balls released from the back side of each gaming machine,
A collection basket that is disposed in an inclined state in the longitudinal direction of the island on the back side of the gaming machine, receives a game ball released from the back side of each gaming machine, and flows down to the lower side of the slope,
A lid that covers the upper opening of the collection basket;
An introduction path for introducing the game ball into the collection basket covered with the lid;
With
A spilled ball receiver that is attached to the recovery basket and receives a spilled ball that is a game ball falling from each gaming machine without passing through the introduction path;
A game ball collecting apparatus comprising:   4. The game ball collecting device according to claim 3, wherein an introduction hole for guiding the game ball guided from the spilled ball receiver into the collection bowl is provided on a side surface of the collection basket or / and the lid.   The collection basket is covered with the lid body, and a main basket part for flowing down the game ball guided from the introduction path, and a secondary hook part formed on both sides of the main bowl part and for flowing down the spilled ball 4. The game ball collecting device according to claim 3, wherein the game ball collecting device is formed and the spilled ball receiver is attached to an outer side surface of the auxiliary hook portion.   6. The game ball collecting device according to claim 5, wherein the collecting basket is configured by removing a partition part for partitioning the main basket part and the auxiliary basket part at an end portion on the lower inclined side.   The game ball collecting apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the spilled ball receiver is detachably attached to an outer surface of the collecting bowl.   The game ball collecting device according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the spilled ball receiver is constituted by a plurality of divided bodies.   The game ball collecting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein at least a side surface of the collecting bowl and the lid and the spilled ball receiver are made transparent. The recovery basket receives a game ball guided by the introduction path and flows down to the inclined low side, side plates standing on the left and right of the bottom plate, and a base portion of each side plate along the longitudinal direction. And a groove formed by
The buffer mat laid so as to enter each of the groove portions is disposed on the bottom plate along the longitudinal direction of the recovery basket. The described game ball collecting device.   11. The game ball collecting device according to claim 10, wherein the height of the groove is smaller than the diameter of the game ball and is not less than twice the thickness of the buffer mat.

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