JP2006346349A - Display device and game machine equipped with the display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To materialize the display device and the game machine equipped with the display device concerned which can display the single total image in one big screen without any partition with frames etc, even if the display device is composed of a plurality of display screens. <P>SOLUTION: The optical path R from the display screens 26, 27 refracts at the ends 60a, 61b of the optical lenses 60, 61 and passes straight in parallel through the optical lenses 60, 61 in the places other than the ends 60a, 61b. Accordingly, when the players view the display screens 26, 27 from transverse plane, the frame sections 26a, 27a are not viewed due to the function of the optical lenses 60, 61 as the optical path alteration means, and the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 can be seen as if they compose one single display screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device and a gaming machine including the display device, and more particularly to a display device capable of showing a plurality of display screens as one display screen and a gaming machine including the display device.

  Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko machines and pachinko machines are known which include a liquid crystal display device that displays a symbol at the center of a game board on which game balls flow (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). . There has also been proposed a display device for gaming machines in which display units are arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns and one display device is configured by nine display units (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP-A-6-23105 JP-A-6-79042 JP-A-8-243227

  However, as in the invention described in Patent Document 3, in the case where one display screen is configured by arranging a plurality of display units, if one display unit is configured by a liquid crystal display device, the screen of each display unit is displayed. Since there is a frame portion with a predetermined width around, it has been a hindrance to complete one screen.

  Since this frame portion exists, the display screen is divided into nine, and even if a large display screen is composed of a plurality of display screens, the frame portion cannot make the display screen completely one screen. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. Even if a single display screen is constituted by a plurality of display screens, the screen is not divided by a frame portion or the like, and the single display screen is used. It is an object to realize a display device that can be shown and a gaming machine including the display device.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the display device according to claim 1 is an optical path change in which a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined interval from each other and the plurality of display screens are integrated and displayed as one display screen. Means.

  Moreover, in the display device of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1, the optical path changing means is provided corresponding to the plurality of display screens, and the plurality of optical path changing means. Drive means for moving them so as to be close to or away from each other.

  Further, in the display device of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1 or 2, a plurality of the optical path changing means are provided corresponding to the plurality of display screens. And

  Further, in the display device according to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the third aspect of the invention, the optical path changing means is provided to face each of the display screens, and the driving means is provided with the optical path. The changing unit and the display screen on which the optical path changing unit is arranged to face each other are integrally moved.

  Further, in the display device according to a fifth aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display screen is a liquid crystal display screen having a frame portion having a predetermined width on the outer periphery. In the state where the frame portions of the plurality of liquid crystal display screens are in contact with each other, the optical path changing unit cannot see the contacted frame portions, and the plurality of liquid crystal display screens are integrated into one display screen. It is displayed.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the first aspect, the optical path changing means is an optical lens.

  Further, in the display device according to a seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the optical path changing means is a fiber plate configured by bundling a plurality of optical fibers. It is characterized by that.

  In a gaming machine according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the game board includes the display device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 9, when the display device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 is provided on the game board and the plurality of display screens are separated from each other by driving of the driving means, A gaming member exposed between the plurality of display screens is provided.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the display device according to any one of the third, fifth to seventh aspects is provided on a game board, and the plurality of optical path changing means are separated from each other by the driving of the driving means. When this is done, a gaming member exposed from between the plurality of optical path changing means is provided.

  In the display device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the optical path changing means can integrate and display a plurality of display screens arranged at a predetermined interval from each other as a single display screen. Therefore, a plurality of independent display screens can be set as a pseudo one screen. In addition, display screens of various sizes can be realized by using a plurality of display screens of one standard. Therefore, the versatility of the display device is increased, and thus the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where one large display screen is used.

  In the display device of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the optical path changing means is provided corresponding to a plurality of display screens, and the driving means is changing the plurality of optical paths. Since the means are moved so as to be close to or separated from each other, it is possible to use a plurality of independent display screens and a pseudo one screen properly, thereby improving the production.

  In the display device according to the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect, a plurality of optical path changing means can be provided corresponding to a plurality of display screens.

  Further, in the display device according to a fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the third aspect of the invention, the optical path changing means is provided to face each of the display screens, and the driving means is an optical path changing means. And the display screen on which the optical path changing means are arranged to face each other can be moved together. Therefore, it is possible to use a plurality of independent display screens and a pseudo one screen properly, and the production can be improved.

  In the display device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even when the display screen is configured using a liquid crystal display screen having a frame portion having a predetermined width on the outer periphery, the frame portions of the plurality of liquid crystal display screens are in contact with each other. In this state, the optical path changing means can change the optical paths from the plurality of liquid crystal display screens, and the plurality of liquid crystal display screens can be integrated and displayed as one display screen so that the frame portion cannot be seen.

  In the display device according to the sixth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the optical path from the plurality of liquid crystal display screens is obtained by using the optical lens as the optical path changing means. In other words, the plurality of liquid crystal display screens can be integrated and displayed as one display screen so that the frame portion cannot be seen.

  In addition, in the display device of the invention according to claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a fiber plate configured by bundling a plurality of optical fibers is used as an optical path changing unit. By changing the optical path from the plurality of liquid crystal display screens, the plurality of liquid crystal display screens can be integrated and displayed as one display screen so that the frame portion cannot be seen.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the game board includes the display device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects is also provided. The same effects as the invention can be achieved.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 9, when the display device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 is provided in a game board and a plurality of display screens are separated from each other by driving of the driving means, The gaming member can be exposed from between the display screens. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine having a game characteristic different from the conventional one.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 10, when the game board is equipped with the display device according to any one of 3, 5 to 7, when a plurality of optical path changing means are separated from each other by driving of the driving means, The gaming member can be exposed from between the plurality of optical path changing means. Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming machine having a game characteristic different from the conventional one.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine provided with a display device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the mechanical structure of the pachinko machine 1 is demonstrated. 1 and 2 are front views of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper half of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a game board 2 is provided in which a game ball as a game medium launched from a launcher (not shown) flows by operating the launch handle 7. ing. The game board 2 is substantially square (see FIG. 2) and is protected by a glass frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. Below the game board 2 is provided an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5, and a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6.

  A portion of the glass frame 13 that surrounds the game area 4 of the game board 2 is provided with a front frame lamp 31 that is arcuate when viewed from the front, and a lamp (not shown) is incorporated therein. A speaker 36 is provided at the upper right corner of the glass frame 13, and a speaker 37 is also provided at the upper left corner of the glass frame 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by a guide rail 3 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. In the approximate center of the game area 4, there is provided a symbol display device 8 including an effect symbol display unit 28, a normal symbol display unit 24, various lamps, and LEDs, each of which is composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Electrically decorated wind turbines 9 and 10 are respectively provided obliquely above and to the left and right of the symbol display device 8. Further, a normal symbol starting gate 12 is provided on the left side of the symbol display device 8. Further, a special symbol starting electric accessory 15 is provided below the symbol display device 8. A special winning opening 16 is provided below the special symbol starting electric accessory 15. Further, the normal winning openings 19 and 20 are respectively provided on the left and right of the special symbol starting electric accessory 15, and the normal winning openings 17 and 18 are also provided on the left and right of the special winning opening 16, respectively.

  Further, warp inlets 22 and 23 are respectively provided on the left and right shoulders of the symbol display device 8. Further, a warp outlet (not shown) is provided at the lower part of the symbol display device 8, and the game balls that have passed through these warp inlets 22 and 23 pass through the inside of the symbol display device 8 (warp zone) (warp outlet (not shown)). To the outside). The game ball that appears at the warp exit (not shown) falls toward the special symbol starter electric accessory 15 provided immediately below the sorting member 21, so that it is easy to win the special symbol starter electric accessory 15 It has become.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, an upper part of the symbol display device 8 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 24 and a special symbol display unit 38 configured by 7-segment LEDs side by side. Each of the normal symbol display unit 24 and the special symbol display unit 38 can display a symbol such as a one-digit number or a one-letter alphabet. In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various electric lamps, other LEDs for electric decoration, a windmill, and many obstacle nails.

  Next, with reference to FIG.3 and FIG.4, the display screen provided in the effect symbol display part 28 of the symbol display apparatus 8 is demonstrated. 3 and 4 are front views of the symbol display device 8. In the effect symbol display unit 28 provided in the front center portion of the symbol display device 8, a display screen 26 is provided on the left side, and a display screen 27 is provided on the right side. Each of the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and frame portions 26a and 27a having a predetermined width are provided around the display screen 26 and the display screen 27, respectively, like a frame. Yes. These frame portions 26 a and 27 a are metal frame portions, and have a role of holding the screen portion of the liquid crystal display device constituting the display screen 26 and the display screen 27.

  Further, on the front side of the display screen 26 and the display screen 27, optical lenses 60 and 61 as optical path changing means are respectively fixed at positions facing the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 by fixing brackets not shown. ing. Accordingly, the display screen 26 and the optical lens 60 are integrally formed, and the display screen 27 and the optical lens 61 are integrally formed, and are driven by motors 80 and 81 and ball screws 80a and 81a as driving means described later. As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 are closed, and as shown in FIG. 4, the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 are opened and the character doll 83 as a gaming member is exposed. It is possible to move between the two states.

  Next, the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a front view of the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 in a state where the optical lenses 60 and 61 are removed, with the side surfaces in contact with each other, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the optical lenses 60 and 61. 7 is a bottom view of the optical lenses 60 and 61, FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing a state in which the optical lenses 60 and 61 and the display screens 26 and 27 are combined, and FIG. , 61 and the display screens 26 and 27 are combined, and FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing a state where the optical path R of the display screens 26 and 27 is changed. FIG. It is a front view which shows the drive mechanism of the screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display screens 26 and 27 are each composed of approximately 4 to 3 vertically-long rectangular liquid crystal screens, and frame portions 26 a and 27 a having a predetermined width are formed in a frame shape around the display screens 26 and 27, respectively. Is provided. Therefore, even when the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 are closed, the frame portions 26 a and 27 a exist between the display screen 26 and the display screen 27, and the effect constituted by the display screen 26 and the display screen 27. As the symbol display portion 28, there are portions (frame portions 26a, 27a) that divide the screen vertically in the central portion.

  On the other hand, the optical lenses 60 and 61 are optical path changing means for changing the optical path R from the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 so that the frame portions 26a and 27a existing in the effect symbol display unit 28 cannot be seen by the player. It is provided as. As shown in FIG. 6, the shape of the optical lenses 60 and 61 is a deformed lens formed in a substantially rectangular shape of 4 to 3 in plan view, and the size thereof is as shown in FIGS. The display screen 26 and the display screen 27 are larger than the display screen 26 and cover the frame portions 26a and 27a. As the optical lenses 60 and 61, linear Fresnel lenses or the like can be used. Further, the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 are arranged so as to be located behind (in the direction of the back side of) the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the surface of the game board 2 (the surface facing the player). ing. Further, the display screen 26 and the optical lens 60, and the display screen 27 and the optical lens 61 may be in close contact with each other, or may be provided with a predetermined space.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the display screens 26 and 27 of the optical lenses 60 and 61 located at the upper part of the portion where the frame portions 26a and 27a abut each other (the central portion of the effect symbol display portion 28 (see FIG. 3)). In the bottom view shown in FIG. 7, the end portions 60a and 61b on the opposite side are curved, and in the perspective view shown in FIG. 6, the end portions 60a and 61b are formed in a curved shape constituted by a part of a substantially cylindrical surface. ing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the optical path R from the display screens 26 and 27 is refracted at the end portions 60a and 61b of the optical lenses 60 and 61, and is parallel to the optical lens 60 at locations other than the end portions 60a and 61b. , 61. Therefore, when the player views the display screens 26 and 27 from the front, the frame portions 26a and 27a are not viewed due to the refraction of the optical path due to the function of the optical lenses 60 and 61 as the optical path changing means. And the display screen 27 appears to constitute one display screen. An example is shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing the principle of making the frame portion invisible. As shown in FIG. 14, the image of Mt. Fuji displayed on the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 and divided by the frame portions 26 a and 27 a is changed by the optical lenses 60 and 61 and the optical path R of the frame portions 26 a and 27 a is changed by refraction. It is visually recognized by the player as a symbol of Mt. Fuji.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, drive means for moving the display screen 26, the display screen 27, and the optical lenses 60 and 61 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, as a driving means for moving the display screen 26 and the optical lens 60, a motor 80 is provided on the upper left side of the display screen 26, and a ball screw 80a is fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the motor 80. Thus, it extends in parallel with the upper end of the display screen 26. This ball screw 80a is rotatably held by a support fitting not shown. A nut portion 80b fixed to the frame portion 26a at the top of the display screen 26 is screwed to the ball screw 80a, and the display screen 26 moves in the left-right direction (in FIG. 11) by driving the motor 80. It is possible.

  As a driving means for moving the display screen 27 and the optical lens 61, a motor 81 is provided on the upper right side of the display screen 27, and a ball screw 81 a is fixed to a drive shaft (not shown) of the motor 81. It extends in parallel with the upper end part. The ball screw 81a is rotatably held by a support fitting not shown. Further, the ball screw 81a is screwed with a nut portion 81b fixed to the frame portion 27a at the top of the display screen 27, and the display screen 27 is moved in the left-right direction (in FIG. 11) by driving the motor 81. It is possible.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 40 includes a main board 41, a power board 42, a sound board 43, a symbol display board 44, a payout control board 45, an electrical decoration board 46, a relay board 47, and a sub-integrated board 58. ing. This control part 40 is provided in the back side (back side) of the pachinko machine 1 (refer FIG. 1).

  The main board 41 that controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CPU unit 50 that performs various processes according to a program. The CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data values generated during arithmetic processes such as flags and counters, a control program, initial values of various data, and the like. And a ROM 53 that stores commands and the like for instructing the circuit board, and these are integrally molded as a single LSI. Further, an interrupt signal generating circuit 57 is connected to the CPU unit 50. The interrupt signal generating circuit 57 sends an interrupt signal to the CPU 51 every 0.002 seconds (hereinafter abbreviated as “2 ms”), for example. To give. The CPU 51 executes a control program stored in the ROM 53 every time this interrupt signal is input, and controls the pachinko machine 1 according to this control program.

  The main board 41 is provided with an I / O interface 54 and is connected to the sub-integrated board 58, the payout control board 45, and the relay board 47. The I / O interface 54 includes a start port switch 72 for detecting a game ball won in the special symbol start electric accessory 15 and a big hit or a game hall management computer (not shown). An output port 55 for outputting information is connected.

  Further, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46 are connected to the main board 41 via the sub-integrated board 58. The payout control board 45 controls the prize ball payout device 49, and the relay board 47 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. The sub-integrated board 58 performs overall control of the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46. The sound board 43 controls the generation of sound effects of the pachinko machine 1, and the symbol display board 44. Controls the symbols displayed on the effect symbol display unit 28 and the normal symbol display unit 24, and the illumination board 46 controls the light emission mode of each illumination of the pachinko machine 1.

  The sub integrated substrate 58 is provided with a CPU 581, a RAM 582 and a ROM 583. The sound board 43 incorporates a CPU 43a and an unillustrated input interface, RAM and ROM, and the symbol display board 44 incorporates a CPU 44a and an unillustrated input interface, RAM and ROM. The illumination board 46 includes a CPU 46a, an input interface (not shown), a RAM 46b, a ROM 46c, and an LED drive circuit 46d. Further, the decoration board 33 and the decoration frame 33 composed of four LEDs are connected to the electric decoration board 46.

  Further, display screens 26 and 27 constituting the effect symbol display unit 28 are connected to the symbol display board 44, and a motor control unit 82 for controlling the motors 80 and 81 is further connected. Speakers 36 and 37 are connected to the sound board 43.

  Further, the payout control board 45 reads a prepaid card and outputs a signal indicating the number of rented balls, a firing control board 64 for controlling a launching device (not shown) for launching a game ball, and a game ball Is connected to a prize ball payout device 49. The payout control board 45 is provided with a CPU 45a that controls the payout control board 45, a RAM 45b that temporarily stores data, and a ROM 45c that stores data in advance.

  Further, the relay board 47 has a large winning opening opening solenoid 70 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the special winning opening 16, an electric combination opening solenoid 71 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the special symbol starting electric combination 15, A normal symbol operation switch 73 for detecting a game ball won in the symbol start gate 12, a count switch 75 for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning port 16, and a normal winning port 17, 18, 19, 20 won. A prize opening switch 76 for detecting a game ball, a prize ball switch 77 for detecting the number of prize balls actually paid out, a special symbol display unit 38 and a normal symbol display unit 24 are connected.

  The power supply board 42 supplies DC stabilized power to the main board 41 and the launch control board 64, and from the main board 41, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, and the illumination board 46. The power is supplied to the relay board 47 and the sub-integrated board 58. The power supply board 42 is supplied with AC 24V. The power supply substrate 42 is provided with a rectifier composed of a silicon diode bridge (not shown), a smoothing circuit composed of an electrolytic capacitor, a stabilization circuit composed of a regulator IC, and the like. Can be supplied to. In FIG. 12, although not shown in particular, the main board 41, the power board 42, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, the relay board 47, and the sub integrated board 58 are all grounded. Connected by line.

  Next, operations of the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 performs a lottery using a random number when a game ball that has been launched wins the special symbol starting electric combination 15 due to the player's game. At this time, if the jackpot random number is subtracted and the jackpot or so-called "super reach" is reached, a control command signal is sent from the CPU 51 of the main board 41 to the sub-integrated board 58, and the sub-integrated board 58 A control command signal is sent to the symbol display board 44. Then, the CPU 44a of the symbol display board 44 sends a command signal to the motor control unit 82, and the motor control unit 82 controls the motors 80 and 81, and the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 shown in FIG. From the closed state, the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 shown in FIG. 4 move away from each other (outward direction), and the character doll 83 as a gaming member is exposed.

  Thereafter, the drive shafts of the motors 80 and 81 are reversed, and the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 are moved to contact each other (center direction). As shown in FIG. The frame portions 26a and 27a are in contact with each other. At this time, the optical lenses 60 and 61 are provided so as to cover the display screens 26 and 27, and the optical path R from the display screens 26 and 27 is refracted at the end portions 60 a and 61 b of the optical lenses 60 and 61. In places other than the end portions 60a and 61b, the optical lenses 60 and 61 pass in parallel.

  Accordingly, when the player views the display screens 26 and 27 from the front, the frame portions 26a and 27a are not visually observed due to the function of the optical lenses 60 and 61 as the optical path changing means, and the display screens 26 and 27 are displayed. However, it looks like it constitutes one display screen.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment, even if the display screens 26 and 27 configured by the liquid crystal display device having the frame portions 26a and 27a are used, the display screens 26 and 27 are provided by the optical lenses 60 and 61. Since the optical path R from the light source is changed, the frame portions 26a and 27a are not visually observed, and the display screen 26 and the display screen 27 appear to constitute one display screen. Therefore, a plurality of independent display screens can be set as a pseudo one screen. Further, the motors 80 and 81, which are driving means, move the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 so as to be close to or away from each other, so that a plurality of independent display screens and a pseudo one screen are provided. Can be used properly, and the production can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61 are integrated to be movable, but the display screens 26 and 27 are provided on the symbol display device 8 with a predetermined interval in advance. Only the optical lenses 60 and 61 may be fixed and opened and closed in the left-right direction by driving means using motors 80 and 81 and ball screws 80a and 81a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (a front view of the symbol display device 8 showing a modified example), a game ball winning opening 84 may be exposed between the display screen 26 and the display screen 27. Furthermore, when the display screens 26 and 27 are fixed to the symbol display device 8 with a predetermined interval in advance and only the optical lenses 60 and 61 are moved, the display screens 26 and 27 are interposed between the display screens 26 and 27. Alternatively, a game ball winning opening 84 may be provided so that the winning opening 84 appears when the optical lenses 60 and 61 move outward.

  Furthermore, the display screen and the optical path changing means are not limited to two each, but may be arranged three in the horizontal direction, or may be arranged in a square shape with four, that is, any number as long as it is plural. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, only a part of the optical lenses 60 and 61 as the optical path changing means has a curved surface formed by a part of a substantially cylindrical surface, but faces the display screens 26 and 27. All the surfaces to be curved are curved, the radius of curvature of the end portions 60a, 61b facing the central frame portions 26a, 27a is reduced to make the other portions gentle curved surfaces, and the optical path passing through the end portions 60a, 61b. May be refracted so that the frame portions 26a and 27a cannot be seen. Further, the surface of the optical lenses 60 and 61 facing the player (the surface opposite to the side facing the display screens 26 and 27) may be a gently curved surface. In other words, the optical lenses 60 and 61 may be optical elements that change the optical path so that the central frame portions 26a and 27a cannot be seen.

  Further, the optical path changing means is not limited to the optical lens, and any optical path can be used as long as it can change the optical path. For example, a frame part 26a of the display screens 26 and 27 is used by using a fiber plate formed by bundling a plurality of optical fibers. , 27a may be bent so that the optical paths from the display screens 26, 27 are not visible. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, two optical lenses 60 and 61 are used. However, when the optical lens does not need to be opened and closed to expose the game member, the optical lenses 60 and 61 are integrated. The optical paths from the display screens 26 and 27 may be bent so that the frame portions 26a and 27a of the display screens 26 and 27 cannot be seen. In addition to making the frame portions 26a and 27a invisible, a predetermined interval may be provided between the display screens 26 and 27, and the interval may be made invisible using the optical path changing means of the present invention. .

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and can be used for various display devices, electronic devices, and mechanical instruments as long as they use a plurality of display screens. For example, the present invention may be applied to a large display device constituted by a plurality of liquid crystal display panels so that the frame portion is not visible.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but can be applied to various gaming machines such as pachikon machines and pachislot machines, various display devices, and various electronic devices.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 3 is a front view of the symbol display device 8. FIG. 3 is a front view of the symbol display device 8. FIG. It is a front view in the state where display screen 26 and display screen 27 in the state where optical lenses 60 and 61 were removed are in contact with each other. 2 is a perspective view of optical lenses 60 and 61. FIG. It is a bottom view of optical lenses 60 and 61. It is a bottom view which shows the state which combined the optical lenses 60 and 61 and the display screens 26 and 27. FIG. It is a perspective view showing the state where optical lenses 60 and 61 and display screens 26 and 27 are combined. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state in which the optical path R of the display screens 26 and 27 is changed. It is a front view which shows the drive mechanism of the display screens 26 and 27 and the optical lenses 60 and 61. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is a front view of the symbol display apparatus 8 which shows a modification. It is an idea figure which shows the principle which makes a flame | frame part invisible.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 8 Symbol display device 15 Special symbol start electric accessory 16 Large prize opening 17 Normal prize opening 19 Normal prize opening 24 Normal symbol display part 26 Display screen 26a Frame part 27 Display screen 27a Frame part 28 Production symbol display Section 31 Table frame lamp 36 Speaker 37 Speaker 38 Special symbol display section 40 Control section 41 Main board 42 Power supply board 43 Sound board 44 Pattern display board 45 Discharge control board 46 Illumination board 47 Relay board 49 Prize ball dispenser 50 CPU unit 58 Sub-integrated board 60 Optical lens 61 Optical lens 60a End 61a End 64 Launch control board 80 Motor 80a Ball screw 80b Nut part 81 Motor 81a Ball screw 81b Nut part 82 Motor control part 84 Prize opening

Claims (10)

A plurality of display screens arranged at predetermined intervals from each other;
An optical path changing means for integrating the plurality of display screens and displaying them as a single display screen. The optical path changing means is provided corresponding to the plurality of display screens,
The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a driving unit that moves the plurality of optical path changing units so as to approach or separate from each other.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the optical path changing units are provided corresponding to the plurality of display screens. Each of the optical path changing means is provided facing each display screen,
The display device according to claim 3, wherein the driving unit integrally moves the optical path changing unit and the display screen on which the optical path changing unit is disposed so as to face the driving unit. The display screen is a liquid crystal display screen having a frame portion with a predetermined width on the outer periphery,
In a state where the frame portions of the plurality of liquid crystal display screens are in contact with each other, the optical path changing unit cannot display the contacted frame portions and can display the plurality of liquid crystal display screens as a single display screen. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display device is a display device.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the optical path changing unit is an optical lens.   The display device according to claim 1, wherein the optical path changing unit is a fiber plate configured by bundling a plurality of optical fibers.   A gaming machine comprising the display device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 in a gaming board. The display device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 is provided in a game board,
A gaming machine comprising a gaming member that is exposed from between a plurality of display screens when the plurality of display screens are separated from each other by driving of the driving means. The display device according to any one of claims 3, 5 to 7 is provided in a game board,
A gaming machine provided with a gaming member exposed when a plurality of optical path changing means are separated from each other by driving of the driving means.

Images