JP2007075488A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can emit sound effects from an external frame, or can shine the external frame without obstructing the opening/closing motions of a main body. <P>SOLUTION: In this pachinko game machine 1, when the speaker 15 of a performance device 40 which is fixed to the back surface of the main body 12 emits sounds, the sounds come out from a sound outlet 10 which is bored in the end plate 19 of the external frame 11 through a duct 60. At the same time, when an LED 50 of the performance device 40 emits light, the light is transmitted to a through hole 12 which is bored on the end plate 19 of the external frame 11 through an optical fiber 30, and shines. In the pachinko game machine 1, the speaker 15 and the duct 60 are not fixed, and also, the LED 50 and the optical fiber 30 are not fixed. Therefore, when the main body 12 is opened, the speaker 15 and the duct 60 separates, and at the same time, the LED 50 and the optical fiber 30 separate. Thus, the smooth opening/closing motions of the main body 12 in the pachinko game machine 1 can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine including sound generating means for generating sound effects and light emitting means for effects.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine is provided with a speaker for generating various sound effects and an LED / lamp for production. Specifically, in these gaming machines, the main body equipped with the main mechanisms of the gaming machine is opened and closed on a wooden or plastic outer frame (also called a machine frame) that forms the shell of the gaming machine and is fixed to the island facility. Speakers and LEDs / lamps are provided on the lower and upper parts of the front side of the main body. However, in the case of a pachinko machine, the back side of the lower part of the main body is provided with a device for paying out game balls to the upper plate and the lower plate provided on the front side, a launch device for launching game balls, etc. In the case of a pachislot machine, since a coin payout device or the like is provided, installation space for speakers and LEDs / lamps is limited. Further, when a speaker or LED / lamp is provided on the upper part of the main body, there is a problem that a decorative member or the like cannot be installed in the place. In order to solve this problem, a game machine (Patent Document 1) in which a speaker is provided on a shielding plate provided at the lower end of the outer frame, or a decorative cover that incorporates an LED as a light emitting means at the front of the curtain. There has been proposed a gaming machine (Patent Document 2) that can enhance the decoration effect of the curtain by providing and turning on the LED.

JP 2003-79832 A

JP 2003-111932 A

However, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a speaker is provided on the shielding plate provided at the lower end of the outer frame, the main body including the mechanism part of the gaming machine and the middle frame to which the mechanism part is fixed is provided. Since it can be attached to and detached from the outer frame, and the main body is pivotally supported by the outer frame and opened and closed, at the time of assembly, after the main body is installed on the outer frame, the control board side provided on the mechanism unit and the speaker It is necessary to wire with. Further, when removing the main body from the outer frame for maintenance, it is necessary to remove the wiring of the speaker, and there is a problem that it takes time for maintenance. Further, if the user forgets to remove the wiring and opens or removes the main body, the wiring is disconnected.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the LED provided inside the curtain plate is connected to the curtain plate LED board provided on the curtain board, and the curtain board LED board is provided on the main body side. It is electrically connected to the main board via wiring. For this reason, it is inconvenient because it is necessary to bother to remove or connect one end of the wiring connected to either the curtain board LED board or the main board when opening the main body for maintenance work of the game board, etc. There was a problem. Further, if the main body is opened without forgetting to remove one end of the wiring, the wiring may be pulled between the main body and the curtain plate and disconnected. Moreover, in this pachinko machine, since each LED is provided for each part that illuminates the entire front part of the curtain, there is a problem that the cost of the LED increases.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be easily detached and opened / closed even when sound is emitted from an outer frame and light is emitted.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises an outer frame of the gaming machine and is fixed to an island facility where the gaming machine is installed, and can be opened and closed to the outer frame. The main body supported, the sound generating means (speaker) and the light emitting means (LED) provided in the main body, the sound outlet and the through hole formed in the outer frame, and the first sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame. A sound passage (duct) having a second opening provided at a position facing the sound generation means (speaker) and a light transmission means (one end of which is inserted into the through hole) In the state where the main body is closed by the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means (speaker) face each other, and the other end of the light transmitting means (optical fiber) faces the light emitting means (LED). In the state where the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means ( The other end of the optical transmission means (optical fiber) is equal to or away from the light emitting means (LED) with speaker) are separated.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, the light emitting means (LED) is provided on the shaft support side of the main body, and a plurality of through holes are provided. The other end portions of the plurality of light transmission means (optical fibers) respectively inserted into the through holes are concentrated at positions facing the light emitting means (LEDs) when the main body is closed.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises an outer frame that constitutes an outline of the gaming machine, is fixed to an island facility where the gaming machine is installed, and a main body that is supported by the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. A sound generating means (speaker) and a light emitting means (LED) provided in the main body, a first light transmitting means (optical fiber) fixed at one end to the light emitting means (LED), and an outer frame. A sound passage having a sound opening and a through-hole provided, and a second opening provided at a position facing the sound generating means while the first opening is connected to the sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame ( Duct) and second light transmission means (optical fiber) having one end inserted into the through-hole, and in a state where the main body is closed by the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generation means (speaker) are The other end of the first light transmission means (optical fiber) and the second light transmission means (optical fiber) are opposed to each other. When the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means (speaker) are separated from each other and the other end of the first light transmitting means (optical fiber) is opposed. And the other end of the second light transmission means (optical fiber) are separated from each other.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3, the lower end portion on the front side of the outer frame has a predetermined width and has a horizontal width. The sound outlet and the through hole are formed in the plate member, and the sound generating means (speaker) and the light emitting means (LED) are provided in the lower part of the main body. And

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, a sound generating means (speaker) and a light emitting means (LED) are provided in the main body supported to be opened and closed on the outer frame, and a sound outlet and a through hole are formed in the outer frame. A sound passage (duct) having a first opening connected to the sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame and a second opening provided at a position facing the sound generating means (speaker), and drilled in the outer frame In the state where one end portion is fitted into the formed through hole and the other end portion is provided with a light transmission means (optical fiber) opposite to the light emitting means (LED), and the main body is closed by the outer frame, In a state where the sound generating means (speaker) faces and the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber) faces the light emitting means (LED), and the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means (Speaker) is separated from the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber). Since it can be separated from the means (LED), it is not necessary to provide a sound outlet on the front side of the main body, and other decorative members and decorative lamps can be provided in the front surface of the main body, so that the space can be used effectively. . In addition, since the second opening of the sound passage (duct) and the sound generating means (speaker) are not fixed and can be freely separated from each other, sound is generated when the main frame is attached to or detached from the outer frame. It is not necessary to remove the wiring of the means (speaker), and there is no possibility of disconnection of the wiring of the sound generating means (speaker). Furthermore, when the main body is closed, the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber) faces the light emitting means (LED), so that the light emitted by the light emitting means (LED) is the light transmission means (optical fiber). Is transmitted through. Thereby, the outer frame can be illuminated and the effect in the game can be improved. On the other hand, when the main body is opened, the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber) inserted into the through hole is separated from the light emitting means (LED). Therefore, when the main body rotates, the light transmission means (optical fiber) is not pulled between the outer frame and the main body, so that the rotation of the main body is not hindered.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, a plurality of light transmission means (optical fibers) respectively inserted into a plurality of through holes when the main body is closed. Each other end of the is arranged and collected toward the light emitting means (LED), and is opposed to the light emitting means (LED). Thereby, even if it reduces the number of light emission means (LED), light can be transmitted to a some through-hole via a some light transmission means (optical fiber), and an outer frame can be made to shine. Further, since the light emitting means (LED) is provided on the shaft support side of the main body, even if the main body rotates, the rotation range of the light emitting means (LED) decreases. Accordingly, it is difficult for the light emitting means (LED) and the positions at which the other end portions of the plurality of light transmitting means (optical fibers) face each other to be displaced.

  In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, the sound generating means (speaker) and the light emitting means (LED) are provided on the main body supported to be opened and closed by the outer frame, and one end portion is opposed to the light emitting means (LED). 1 light transmission means (optical fiber) is fixed, a sound outlet and a through hole are formed in the outer frame, a first opening is connected to the sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame, and a sound generating means (speaker) A sound passage (duct) provided with a second opening at a position opposite to the main body, and a second light transmission means (optical fiber) having one end inserted into a through-hole formed in the outer frame. In the state in which the outer frame is closed, the second opening and the sound generating means (speaker) face each other and the other end of the first light transmitting means (optical fiber) and the second light transmitting means (optical fiber) In the state where the other end faces and the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound Since the means (speaker) is separated from the other end of the first light transmission means (optical fiber) and the other end of the second light transmission means (optical fiber) can be separated from the front side of the main body. There is no need to provide a sound outlet, and other decorative members and decorative lamps can be provided in the space in front of the main body, so that the space can be used effectively. In addition, since the second opening of the sound passage (duct) and the sound generating means (speaker) are not fixed and can be freely separated from each other, sound is generated when the main frame is attached to or detached from the outer frame. It is not necessary to remove the wiring of the means (speaker), and there is no possibility of disconnection of the wiring of the sound generating means (speaker). Furthermore, when the main body is closed, the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber) faces the light emitting means (LED), so that the light emitted by the light emitting means (LED) is the light transmission means (optical fiber). Is transmitted through. Thereby, the outer frame can be illuminated and the effect in the game can be improved. On the other hand, when the main body is opened, the other end of the light transmission means (optical fiber) inserted into the through hole is separated from the light emitting means (LED). Therefore, when the main body rotates, the light transmission means (optical fiber) is not pulled between the outer frame and the main body, so that the rotation of the main body is not hindered.

Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3, the lower end portion on the front side of the outer frame has a predetermined width and is lateral. Since the sound outlet and the through hole are formed in the plate member extending in the direction, and the speaker and the LED / lamp are provided in the lower part on the back side of the main body, the sound outlet and the light transmission means (optical fiber) are sufficient. It can arrange | position to the back surface side of the lower end part of the outer frame with an empty space. Therefore, it is possible to design the sound outlet and the first opening of the sound passage relatively freely, and it is possible to generate a large sound effect with high quality. Further, in the game, the lower part of the outer frame is illuminated. The production effect can be improved.

  A pachinko machine 1 that is an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 which is a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is an overall perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 showing the positional relationship among the rendering device 40 including the speaker 15 and the LED 50, the duct 60, and the plurality of optical fibers 30. 6 is a right side view of the pachinko machine 1 with the main body 12 closed, and FIG. 7 is a right side view of the pachinko machine 1 with the main body 12 opened. 1 is the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the depth side of the paper is the back side of the pachinko machine 1. Further, the front side of the sheet of FIG. 4 is the back side of the outer frame 11, and the depth side of the sheet is the front side of the outer frame 11.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the sound generated from the speaker 15 of the effect device 40 fixed to the lower end portion of the back surface of the main body 12 is transmitted through the duct 60 during the game. 11 can be emitted from the sound outlet 10 formed in the 11 curtain plates 19. Further, this pachinko machine 1 has a gap between a duct 60 having a second opening at a position facing the speaker 15 provided in the main body 12 and connected to the sound outlet 10 of the curtain plate 19. It is characterized by the fact that they face each other. With this structure, even if the main body 12 is rotated and opened, the duct 60 is held on the outer frame 11 side, so the duct 60 is not pulled between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, and the main body 12. Can be prevented from being hindered.

  Further, the light emitted from the LED 50 of the rendering device 40 fixed to the lower end of the back surface of the main body 12 is transmitted to the through hole 20 formed in the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame 11 through the optical fiber 30. During the game, the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 can be illuminated. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, one end portion (light emitting end portion 30a) of the L-shaped optical fiber 30 is fitted into the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19, and the other end portion (light receiving end portion 30b) opposite thereto is inserted. A feature is that the LED 50 of the rendering device 40 fixed to the lower end of the main body 12 is opposed to the LED 50 with a slight gap. With this structure, even if the main body 12 is rotated and opened, since the optical fiber 30 is held on the outer frame 11 side, the optical fiber 30 is not pulled between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, and the main body 12 Can be prevented from being hindered.

  First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a substantially rectangular outer frame 11 attached to a hole island facility (not shown), and on the front side facing the player of the outer frame 11. The substantially rectangular main body 12 is supported. And the upper hinge 54 and the lower hinge 56 (refer FIG. 2) are provided in the upper-lower part of the left vertical board 11c (refer FIG. 4) of the outer frame 11, respectively, These upper hinge 54 and lower hinge 56, A main body 12 shown in FIG. 1 is pivotally supported so as to be opened and closed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a glass frame 13 that holds a glass plate 13 a having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is pivotally supported on the substantially upper half of the main body 12 so as to be opened and closed. Further, an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls is provided on the upper portion of the substantially lower half of the main body 12. Further, immediately below the upper plate, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided, and on the right side of the lower plate 6, a launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, speakers 23 and 24 are provided at the left and right corners of the upper portion of the glass frame 13. Further, behind the glass plate 13 a held by the glass frame 13, a game board (not shown) is supported by substantially the upper half of the main body 12, and a game ball launched from the launching device by the operation of the launching handle 7 flows down. Outside). And this game board is protected by the glass plate 13a located in front of self.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, two sound outlets 10 penetrating in the front-rear direction of the curtain plate 19 are formed in the curtain plate 19 constituting the lower part of the outer frame 11 and the front-rear direction of the curtain plate 19 is formed. Twelve through holes 20 penetrating through are formed. A speaker grill 10 a is provided on the front side of each sound outlet 10. The speaker grill 10a has a function of preventing dust from entering from the sound outlet 10 and is also used for decoration.

  In the two sound outlets 10, as shown in FIG. 5, a first opening 60 a of a plastic duct 60 formed in a substantially L shape is provided from the back side of the outer frame 11 to the sound outlet 10. Connected with four screws. Then, the second opening 60b opposite to the first opening 61a has a sponge 61 having an opening having the same outer diameter as the duct 60 and the same size as the second opening 60b. When the main body 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the shape is formed so as to face the speaker 15 provided in the rendering device 40 without any gap. Therefore, the sound emitted from the speaker 15 can be emitted from the sound outlet 10 through the duct 60. The structure for producing sound from the sound outlet 10 will be described in detail later.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, one end portion (light emitting end portion 30 a) of the optical fiber 30 formed in a substantially L shape is fitted into each of the twelve through holes 20 from the back side of the outer frame 11. Yes. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the other end portions (light receiving end portions 30 b) opposite to the respective one end portions of these twelve optical fibers 30 are provided along the lower end portion on the back surface of the main body 12. The 12 LEDs 50 of the rendering device 40 are opposed to each other with a predetermined gap. With such a structure, light emitted from the twelve LEDs 50 provided in the rendering device 40 is transmitted to each through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 via each optical fiber 30 and provided on the front surface of the curtain plate 19. Only 12 through-holes 20 appear to shine. In addition, the structure which makes these through-holes 20 shine is demonstrated in detail later.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, various parts and devices assembled on the back side of the main body 12 are exposed to the outside via the outer frame 11 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. . A mechanism plate 78 having a substantially L-shape in front view is assembled on the back surface of the main body 12, and a center cover 80, a power supply substrate 81, and a dispensing control substrate 82 made of transparent resin are provided on the mechanism plate 78, respectively. It has been. Further, a main control board (not shown), a display control board (not shown), a sub control board (not shown), and the like are disposed inside the center cover 80. Further, a game ball tank 85 for storing game balls supplied from a gaming machine installation island (not shown) is provided above the center cover 80, and in the lower part of the game ball tank 85, A game ball tank ball passage 86 through which the game balls pass is provided. Then, one end on the downstream side of the game ball tank ball passage 86 is connected to the upstream side of the game ball cage of the mechanism plate 78, and the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6 by the game ball payout device 87. It has become so.

  Next, the outer frame 11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer frame 11 is a support frame that is substantially rectangular in a front view and supports the main body of the pachinko machine 1 that is attached to the island facility (not shown) of the hall. The outer frame 11 includes a top plate 11a, a right vertical plate 11b, a left vertical plate 11c, a base plate 11d, and a curtain plate 19, all of which are made of wood. All of these may be made of plastic, or a part of them may be made of plastic. And the right vertical board 11b, the left vertical board 11c, and the top board 11a are mutually formed in the board | plate width in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and each front and back are aligning on the same plane. On the other hand, the base plate 11d is formed to have a plate width in the front-rear direction larger than that of the other top plate 11a, right vertical plate 11b, and left vertical plate 11c, and protrudes forward by the amount of this large formation. Furthermore, a prismatic curtain plate 19 having a plate thickness smaller than the overhanging width of the main plate 11d is provided in a standing manner at the lower front portion of the outer frame 11. The curtain plate 19 is stretched over the front surfaces of the right vertical plate 11b and the left vertical plate 11c, and is fixed to the right vertical plate 11b and the left vertical plate 11c, and abuts on the upper surface of the portion of the base plate 11d protruding forward. It is supported. The outer frame 11 is reinforced by the curtain plate 19. An upper hinge 54 is fixed to the outer surface of the corner where the top plate 11a and the left vertical plate 11c contact each other. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, a lower receiving hinge 36 having a shaft pin 36a is fixed to the left upper surface of the curtain plate 19 and the left vertical plate 11c by two screws 17, and a bearing hole is formed on the left lower surface of the main body side. A lower hinge 35 provided with a hole 35a is fixed by a screw. The upper hinge 54 and the lower hinge 56 constitute a shaft support structure of the main body 12.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a flat plate-shaped main body sliding plate 16 made of resin is fixed to the upper surface slightly on the right side (left side in FIG. 4) of the curtain plate 19 in the longitudinal direction with two screws. Has been. The main body sliding plate 16 is a member for ensuring a smooth opening / closing operation of the main body 12. For example, when the main body 12 is closed, the lower end portion of the main body 12 is inclined to the side opposite to the shaft support side by its own weight. However, it slides on the upper surface of the main body sliding plate 16 so as not to collide with the front surface of the curtain plate 19 and rides on the upper surface of the curtain plate 19. As a result, even the main body 12 that has fallen downward can be smoothly opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the curtain plate 19 includes two rectangular sound outlets 10 and 12 circles that are perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the curtain plate 19 and penetrate the front and back surfaces of the curtain plate 19. Columnar through holes 20 (in FIG. 5, only one sound outlet and four through holes are shown) are formed. These two sound outlets 10 are formed one by one on the left and right as viewed from the front. Further, the duct 60 is fixed to the curtain plate 19 with four screws so that each of the two sound outlets 10 is connected to the first opening 60a of the duct 60 formed in a substantially L shape. The opposite second opening 60b is directed upward. The sound outlet 10 may penetrate the front and rear surfaces of the curtain plate 19 and intersect the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the curtain plate 19 and may not necessarily be orthogonal. The shape of the sound outlet 10 is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be, for example, an elliptical shape. Furthermore, the number is not limited to two, and may be more or less.

  The twelve through-holes 20 are one through-hole 20 in each of the upper and lower two stages on the outside of the sound outlet 10 drilled in the curtain plate 19 and four in each of the upper and lower two-stages on the inside of each sound outlet 10. Through-holes 20 are formed, and six in each of the upper and lower stages are arranged side by side. Further, one end portion (a light emitting end portion 30a described later) of a columnar optical fiber 30 formed in a substantially L shape is fitted into each of the twelve through holes 20, and the other end portion (described later). The light receiving end 30b) is directed upward. Since the inner diameter of the through hole 20 is the same as (or slightly smaller than) the diameter of the optical fiber 30, there is no gap in the through hole 20 simply by inserting one end of the optical fiber 30 into the through hole 20. It can be fitted, and can be fixed more reliably by using an adhesive. The through hole 20 may penetrate the front surface and the rear surface of the curtain plate 19 and intersect the longitudinal direction (left-right direction) of the curtain plate 19 and may not necessarily be orthogonal. Further, the number of through holes 20 is not limited to 12, and may be more or less than this.

  Next, the details of the structure of the duct 60 will be described. Since the two ducts fixed to the left and right sides of the curtain plate 19 have a symmetrical structure, the duct 60 fixed to the left side of the curtain plate 19 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (the right side in FIG. 4). However, the ducts fixed to the left and right of the curtain plate 19 have the same structure except that they are symmetrical.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the duct 60 as the sound passage is made of a substantially L-shaped plastic having a hollow inside and is in contact with the sound outlet 10 on the back side of the curtain plate 19. The first opening 60a is fixed, the second opening 60b is in contact with the speaker 15 provided at the lower end of the main body 12, and the body 60c is connected to the openings. The duct 60 is bent so that the second opening 60b is positioned above the first opening 60a, and the first opening 60a is opened toward the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, The second opening 60 b is opened upward of the pachinko machine 1. The opening area of the first opening and the opening area of the second opening are the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the opening area of the first opening may be configured larger than the opening area of the second opening, or conversely, may be configured smaller. When the opening area of the first opening is made larger than the opening area of the second opening, a so-called “horn” structure is formed, and an increase in sound volume from the sound outlet can be expected.

  Next, the speaker 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the left and right speakers have the same structure. These speakers are fixed to the effect device 40 with four screws with the surface thereof facing the bottom of the pachinko machine. Therefore, the speaker 15 faces the second opening of the duct. Since the speaker 15 is fixed to the lower end of the main body 12 having a relatively large space, a speaker having a size larger than that of a conventional speaker provided on the upper portion of the main body or the like can be used.

  Next, a contact structure between the speaker 15 and the second opening of the duct 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the main body 12 is closed, the surface of the speaker 15 (the lower side of FIG. 8A) and the second opening of the duct 60 are in contact with each other via the sponge 61. Yes. That is, a sponge 61 having an opening having the same shape as the second opening is adhered to the second opening of the duct with an adhesive, and when the main body 12 is opened, the position of the upper surface of the sponge 61 is It is slightly higher than the position of the surface portion of the speaker 15 (the lower side in FIG. 8A). However, since the sponge 61 is flexible, as the main body is closed, the upper portion of the sponge 61 collides with the surface of the speaker 15, is pushed by the surface of the speaker 15, is bent, and rubs while being in close contact with the surface of the speaker 15. When the main body 12 is closed, the entire sponge 61 comes into contact with the surface of the speaker 15 and functions so as not to let the sound generated from the speaker 15 escape. If the duct 60 has a horn structure in which the first opening 60a is larger than the second opening 60b, the sound effect generated from the speaker 15 can be heard through the horn structure duct 60 with a high sound quality. Released towards the player.

  Note that the speaker 15 is fixed to the effect device 40 on the main body 12 side, and the speaker 15 and the second opening 60b of the duct 60 are not fixed to each other. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 and the second opening 60b of the duct 60 can be freely separated. Therefore, even when the main body 12 is opened, it is not necessary to disconnect the speaker 15 and the second opening 60b of the duct 60, and it is not necessary to remove the wiring of the speaker 15 and the like. There is no risk of disconnection. Therefore, the main body 12 can be freely opened. Further, since the duct 60 is fixed to the curtain plate 19 provided at the lower end portion of the outer frame 11, it does not get in the way during maintenance of the pachinko machine 1.

  Next, the optical fiber 30 will be described. The optical fiber 30 shown in FIG. 5 is a light transmission material, and is composed of a core core made of a special acrylic resin, and a cylindrical grad made of a fluororesin system covering the outer peripheral surface of the core. And the diameter is adjusted to (phi) 7.8 mm +/- 0.3 mm, for example, and the color at the time of non-light emission is transparent or milky white. Furthermore, since the optical fiber has flexibility and moldability, the shape can be changed to a substantially L shape as in this embodiment. One end of the optical fiber 30 is inserted into the through-hole 20 to become a light emitting end 30a that emits light, and the other end opposite to each LED 50 of the rendering device 40 described later, The light receiving end 30b receives the emitted light. Thus, the light emitted from the LED 50 is received from the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 and transmitted to the light emitting end 30a, so that the 12 through holes 20 on the front surface of the curtain plate 19 can be illuminated. The optical fiber 30 used in the present embodiment is an “acrylic resin light transmission material / LED dedicated fiber (trade name: light string)” manufactured by Sumitomo 3M Limited. Any optical fiber that can be used can be changed.

  Next, the main body 12 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 12 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and is sized so as to cover the front surface excluding the base plate 11 d and the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame. And the game board (not shown) is assembled | attached to the upper half of the front side of the main body 12, and the upper plate 5, the lower plate 6, etc. which were mentioned above are assembled | attached to the lower half. On the other hand, on the back side of the main body 12, the mechanism plate 78, the center cover 80, the main control board (not shown), the power supply board 81, the payout control board 82, and the like are assembled. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the vicinity of the lower corner of the left end of the main body 12, a lower receiving hinge 36 constituting the lower hinge 56 and a lower hinge 35 having a substantially L-shaped cross section are fixed by screws. ing. The lower hinge 35 is provided with a bearing hole 35a for insertion into the shaft pin 36a of the lower hinge 36, and the bearing hole 35a of the lower hinge 35 is inserted into the shaft pin 36a of the lower hinge. Thus, the lower side of the left end portion of the main body 12 is pivotally supported. An upper hinge 54 having a hinge configuration similar to that of the lower hinge 56 near the lower left end portion is provided near the upper left corner portion of the main body 12. In this way, the main body 12 is pivotally supported by the upper hinge 54 and the lower hinge 56 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the back surface of the main body 12, a rendering device 40 having a substantially rectangular shape in front view extending along the longitudinal direction of the lower end portion is provided. . The effect device 40 includes two speakers 15 facing downward and twelve LEDs 50 facing downward. When the main body 12 is closed, the surface portion of the speaker 15 (below FIG. 8A) with respect to the second openings 60b of the two ducts 60 fixed to the curtain plate 19. Abut and face each other. In addition, the light receiving end portions 30b (see FIG. 5) of the 12 optical fibers held in the through holes 20 of the curtain plate 19 are connected to the LEDs 50 provided in the effect device 40 via a predetermined gap. Each is configured to face each other.

  Next, the rendering device 40 that is a feature of the present invention will be described. The rendering device 40 shown in FIGS. 3 and 7 is a device for generating sound effects from the two speakers 15 and causing the twelve LEDs 50 to shine. As shown in FIG. 5, the effect device 40 includes two speakers 15 and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped effect member holding portion 41 that holds an LED substrate (not shown) on which twelve LEDs 50 are arranged. The effect member holding portion 41 is composed of a metal fitting 42 that is a metal plate formed in a substantially crank shape in cross section to fix the vicinity of the lower end portion of the back surface of the main body.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the fixing bracket 42 has a substantially rectangular fixing piece 43 fixed in contact with the vicinity of the lower end of the back surface of the main body, and one end in the width direction of the fixing piece 43 at a substantially right angle. A first holding piece 44 that is folded and extended, and a second holding piece 45 that is folded and extended at a substantially right angle from the distal end portion in the extending direction of the first holding piece 44 to the side opposite to the fixed piece 43. And a flange 46 provided at the tip of the second holding piece 45 and protruding in a hook shape toward the fixed piece 43. And the area | region enclosed by the 1st holding piece 44, the 2nd holding piece 45, and the collar part 46 by adhere | attaching the top | upper surface of the production member holding part 41 on the back surface of the 2nd holding piece 44 with an adhesive agent. An effect member holding portion 41 is arranged and fixed therein. Note that the method of fixing the effect member holding portion 41 to the fixing bracket 42 is not limited to the adhesive, and may be fixed with screws.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the fixing piece 43 is formed with five fixing holes 43a (only one is shown in FIG. 5) spaced apart from each other in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the fixing piece 43. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the fixing piece 43 of the fixing bracket 42 of the effect device 40 having the above structure is brought into contact with the fixed portion of the effect device 40 in the vicinity of the lower end of the back surface of the main body 12, and the five fixing holes 43 a ( In FIG. 5, only one screw 18 is inserted into each of the screws 18 and tightened into a fixing hole (not shown) on the side of the main body 12 (see FIG. 3). It is fixed near the lower end.

  On the other hand, the production member holding unit 41 holds an LED substrate (not shown) including two speakers 15 and 12 LEDs 50 on the bottom side thereof. The speaker 15 and the LED board are electrically connected to a sub control board (not shown) installed in the center cover via a wiring not shown. The sub control board is electrically connected to a main control board (not shown). Thereby, the sound effect generated from the speaker 15 and the light emission timing of the LED 50 are controlled by the sub-control board (not shown).

The twelve LEDs 50 exposed on the bottom surface of the effect member holding portion 41 are well-known light emitting diodes, and light emitting diodes of any one of red, blue, green, and white are used. In addition to making all the 12 LEDs 50 the same color, for example, the color of the LED 50 is changed at each position on the back surface of the effect member holding unit 41, or the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, the reach state or the big hit state) Thus, the light emission timing of each LED 50 may be shifted. In addition, LED50 shown in FIG. 5 is equivalent to a light emission means.

  Next, in the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above, a method of making the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 shine when the main body 12 is closed will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, when the main body 12 is closed, the twelve LEDs 50 provided in the effect member holding portion 41 of the effect device 40 include light receiving ends of the optical fibers 30 respectively corresponding to the LEDs 50. The parts 30b (see FIG. 5) face each other. At this time, the front end portion of each LED 50 and the light receiving end portion 30b of the optical fiber 30 face each other with a predetermined gap. This is to prevent the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 from being caught on the tip of the corresponding LED 50 when the main body 12 is rotated and opened. When a control signal is output from the sub-control board (not shown) toward the LED board of the effect member holding unit 41 of the effect device 40, each LED on the LED board is turned on (or flashes) according to the control signal. It is like that.

  The light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber is illuminated by the light emitted from the LED 50 that is lit (or flashes). Then, since the light illuminated by the light receiving end 30b is transmitted to the light emitting end 30a of the optical fiber 30, the light emitting end 30a emits light. At this time, when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the front, the entire through holes 20 provided in the curtain plate 19 appear to emit light as shown in FIG. Thus, the appearance (decoration effect) of the curtain plate 19 can be improved by partially shining the curtain plate 19. In addition to continuously lighting the curtain 19, the player's willingness to play can be further improved by controlling the lighting operation of the 12 LEDs 50 in the effect device 40 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1. it can.

  Next, the positional relationship between the LED 50 provided in the rendering device 40 and the optical fiber 30 during the opening / closing operation of the main body 12 will be described. For example, in maintenance of the rear part of the back side of the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, the main body 12 is rotated and opened, and the back mechanism part is exposed to the outside. Here, in the present embodiment, the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 is not connected to any part of the effect device 40. Therefore, while the effect device 40 rotates with the main body 12, twelve optical fibers. Reference numeral 30 denotes a state in which each LED 50 and the light receiving end portion 30b of each optical fiber 30 are separated from each other because 30 is inserted and held in each through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19. Thereby, since the optical fiber 30 is not pulled between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, the opening operation of the main body 12 is not hindered and the optical fiber 30 is not cut.

  When the main body 12 is closed, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, each LED 50 of the rendering device 40 and each light receiving end 30 b of the 12 optical fibers 30 corresponding thereto automatically face each other. The positioning operation of each optical fiber 30 with respect to the LED 50 is unnecessary. Therefore, even if the optical fiber 30 is routed between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, the positioning of the light receiving end 30 b of the optical fiber 30 and the LED 50 is not required in addition to not hindering the opening / closing operation of the main body 12. Further, when the main body 12 is closed, the LED 50 of the rendering device 40 and the light receiving end portion 30b of the optical fiber 30 face each other with a predetermined gap, so that when the main body 12 is opened and closed, the front end portion of the LED 50 and the optical fiber 30 There is no collision with the light receiving end 30b. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the main body 12 can be performed smoothly. In addition, in this embodiment, although the front-end | tip part of LED50 and the light-receiving end part 30b of the optical fiber 30 are facing with a predetermined clearance, you may comprise so that it may mutually contact. When configured to contact each other, the light emitted from the LED 50 is efficiently transmitted to the optical fiber.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, sound effects generated from the speaker 15 provided in the rendering device 40 fixed to the lower end of the back surface of the main body 12 are transmitted via the duct 60. The sound effect can be improved by exiting from the sound outlet 10 provided on the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame, while the light emitted from the LED 50 is provided on the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame 11 via the optical fiber 30. By transmitting to the through hole 20 and causing the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 to shine, the decoration effect of the curtain plate 19 can be improved. Further, in this pachinko machine 1, the duct 60 attached to the curtain plate 19 and the speaker 15 attached to the main body 12 side are not fixed, and one end portion of the optical fiber 30 (in the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19) ( The light emitting end portion 30a) is inserted and the other end portion (light receiving end portion 30b) of the light emitting end portion 30a) is opposed to the LED 50 of the rendering device 40 fixed to the main body 12 side with a gap provided therebetween. Even when moved open, the duct 60 and the optical fiber 30 are held on the outer frame 11 side, so that the duct 60 and the optical fiber 30 are not pulled between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12.

  When the main body 12 is closed, each speaker 15 and each LED 50 provided in the rendering device 40 automatically opposes the second opening 60b of the duct 60 and the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 corresponding to them. The positioning of the duct 60 with respect to each speaker 15 and the positioning of the optical fiber 30 with respect to each LED 50 become unnecessary. Thereby, even if the duct 60 is positioned between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 or the optical fiber 30 is routed, the opening / closing operation of the main body 12 is not hindered, and the second opening portion of the duct 60 is prevented. The positioning of 60b and the positioning of the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 can be eliminated.

  Further, the front surface of each speaker 15 provided in the rendering device 40 and the second opening 60b of the duct 60 are in contact with each other through a sponge 61, and the tip of each LED 50 and the light receiving end 30b of the optical fiber 30 are in contact with each other. Since the gaps face each other with a predetermined gap, when the main body is opened and closed, each speaker 15 and the second opening 60b of the duct 60, the tip of each LED 50, and the attending end 30b of the optical fiber 30 are caught. There is no. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the main body can be performed smoothly.

  Next, the pachinko machine 1 which is 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 9 is a perspective view seen from the back side of the outer frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the same structural member as the pachinko machine 1 which is 1st Embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is a modification of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and one end portion is provided in a plurality of through holes 20 provided in the curtain plate 19. The other end portions of the twelve optical fibers 30 inserted and bundled together are bundled in one place, and the bundled light receiving end portion 31 is fixed to the lower end portion on the back surface of the main body 12. It is characterized in that it faces the 40 LED assembly parts 51. As a result, the number of LEDs 50 can be made smaller than the number of optical fibers 30, and the cost associated with the LEDs 50 can be reduced.

  Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 which is 2nd Embodiment is mainly 1st Embodiment in the routing method of the some optical fiber 30 each inserted by the some through-hole 20, and the structure of the production | presentation apparatus 40. Except for the difference, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is substantially the same. Therefore, in the following description, the description of the basic structure of the pachinko machine 1 is omitted, and the outer frame 11 having the through hole 20 in the curtain plate 19, the method of routing the optical fiber 30, and the structure of the rendering device 40 are mainly described. Explained.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the curtain plate 19, as in the first embodiment, the curtain plate 19 passes through the front and back surfaces of the curtain plate 19 and is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the curtain plate 19 (in FIG. 10, The columnar through-holes 20 (only four are shown) are formed on the outside of each sound outlet 10 perforated in the curtain plate 19, and one through-hole 20 perforated in two upper and lower stages, and the inside of each sound outlet 10. In addition, four through holes 20 are provided in each of the upper and lower two stages, and six are provided side by side in the upper and lower two stages. In these twelve through holes 20, light emitting end portions 30a, which are one end portions of the optical fibers 30, are fitted and inserted from the rear side of the curtain plate 19 toward the front side. As a result, the twelve optical fibers 30 are supported by the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame 11.

  Next, the wiring structure of the optical fiber 30 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the twelve through holes 20 provided in the curtain plate 19 have the light emitting end 30 a side of the twelve optical fibers 30 from the back side of the outer frame 11 toward the front side. It is inserted. The twelve optical fibers 30 are routed substantially horizontally toward the vicinity of the right side of the duct 60 installed on the left side of the curtain plate 19 while being supported by the curtain plate 19. Further, the other end portions of the twelve optical fibers 30 arranged are folded substantially vertically upward and are bundled into one by a ring-shaped binding band 90. The light receiving end portion 31 formed by binding the other end portions of the twelve optical fibers 30 is a predetermined gap with respect to the LED assembly portion 51 of the effect device 40 described later when the main body 12 is closed. Are arranged so as to face each other.

  Next, the rendering device 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the rendering device 40 is fixed in contact with the vicinity of the lower end of the back surface of the main body 12. The rendering device 40 has the same basic structure as the rendering device 40 (see FIG. 5) according to the first embodiment, and includes an LED board (not shown) including an LED assembly portion 51 in which four LEDs 50 are assembled. The substantially rectangular parallelepiped effect member holding portion 41 for holding the LED substrate on its bottom surface side, and the metal formed in a substantially crank shape in cross section for fixing the effect member holding portion 41 in the vicinity of the lower end of the back surface of the main body 12 It is comprised with the fixed metal fitting 42 which is a board. A fixing hole 43 a is formed in the longitudinal direction of the substantially rectangular fixing piece 43 of the fixing bracket 42. Then, the fixing piece 43 is brought into contact with the back surface of the main body 12, the fixing hole 43 a is aligned with a fixing hole (not shown) drilled near the lower end of the main body 12, and the screw 18 is inserted to insert the screw 18 into the main body 12 side. The effect device 40 is fixed in the vicinity of the lower end portion of the back surface of the main body 12 by tightening to.

  The effect member holding unit 41 holds an LED substrate (not shown) including the LED assembly unit 51 on its bottom surface side. The LED board is electrically connected to a sub-control board (not shown) installed in the center cover via a wiring not shown. The sub control board is electrically connected to a main control board (not shown). Thereby, the sound effect generated from the speaker 15 and the light emission timing of the LED assembly 51 are controlled by the sub-control board (not shown). The LED assembly 51 is configured such that a light receiving assembly end 31 formed by binding the other end portions of the twelve optical fibers 30 is opposed to the LED assembly 51. The number of LEDs 50 constituting the LED assembly 51 may be more or less than 4, and is preferably adjusted according to the size of the light receiving assembly end 31 of the optical fiber 30 and the brightness of the light emitted from the optical fiber 30. (For example, 3-12 pieces). The LED 50 shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to “light emitting means”.

  Next, the light emission method of the curtain plate 19 when the main body 12 is closed will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when the main body 12 is closed, the light receiving collective end portions 31 of the twelve optical fibers 30 are positioned below the LED collective portion 51 of the rendering device 40. At this time, the LED assembly portion 51 and the light receiving assembly end portions 31 of the 12 optical fibers 30 face each other with a predetermined gap. This is to prevent the light receiving collective end portion 31 from colliding with the tip of each LED 50 of the LED collective portion 51 when the main body 12 is rotated and opened. When a control signal is output from the sub control board (not shown) toward the LED board (not shown) held by the effect member holding unit 41, each LED on the LED board is turned on (or according to the control signal). Blinking), and the entire LED assembly 51 lights up (or blinks).

  Then, the entire light receiving assembly end portion 31 of the optical fiber 30 is illuminated by the light emitted from the LED assembly portion 51 that is lit (or blinking). Thereby, the light illuminated by the light receiving end portion 31 is divided into 12 optical fibers 30 and transmitted to the light emitting end portions 30a of the optical fibers 30, respectively. Thereby, each light emission end part 30a of the 12 optical fibers 30 emits light. Thus, the light emitting end portions 30a of the twelve optical fibers 30 can be illuminated simultaneously by merely illuminating the entire light receiving end portion 31 with the four LEDs 50. Since only one light receiving assembly end 31 needs to be illuminated, the number of LEDs 50 installed can be reduced to the minimum necessary (four in this embodiment). Thereby, the cost concerning LED50 can be saved. In the present embodiment, the LED assembly 51 and the light receiving assembly ends 31 of the 12 optical fibers 30 are opposed to each other with a predetermined gap, but may be configured to contact each other. When configured to contact each other, the light emitted from the LED 50 is efficiently transmitted to the optical fiber 30.

  In addition to this, the light receiving assembly end portion 31 composed of the 12 optical fibers 30 is not connected to the LED assembly portion 51 of the effect device 40. For this reason, when the main body 12 is rotated and opened, the LED assembly portion 51 of the rendering device 40 rotates together with the main body 12, whereas the light receiving assembly end portions 31 of the 12 optical fibers 30 are used as the curtain plate. The LED holding portion 51 and the light receiving end portion 31 are separated from each other. Therefore, the twelve optical fibers are not pulled simultaneously between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, so that the opening operation of the main body 12 is not hindered and the optical fiber 30 is not cut. Further, if the main body 12 is closed, the LED assembly 51 of the rendering device 40 and the light receiving assembly end portions 31 of the 12 optical fibers 30 are automatically opposed and positioned, so that the positioning operation of the optical fiber 30 is unnecessary. Become. Therefore, similarly to the first embodiment, even if twelve optical fibers 30 are routed between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, the opening / closing operation of the main body 12 is not hindered, and the light receiving collection end 31 of the optical fiber 30 is not disturbed. Is not required to be positioned on the LED assembly 51.

  In addition, since the light receiving assembly end portion 31 of the optical fiber 30 and the effect device 40 are arranged on the side on which the main body 12 is pivotally supported, the moving distance of the effect device 40 that rotates together with the main body 12 is shortened. Thereby, even if the opening / closing operation of the main body 12 is repeated, it is difficult for a shift to occur at the position where the light receiving assembly end portion 31 and the effect device 40 face each other, so that the light emitted from the LED assembly portion 51 of the effect device 40 The light receiving end portion 31 can be reliably illuminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the vicinity of the light receiving end portions 30b of the twelve optical fibers 30 respectively inserted into the twelve through holes 20 provided in the curtain plate 19 is provided. The bundled band 90 is bundled into one, and the bundled light receiving end 31 is opposed to the LED assembly 51 of the effect device 40 fixed to the main body 12 side. As a result, the light emitting end portions 30a of the 12 optical fibers 30 can be illuminated only by illuminating one light receiving assembly end portion 31, so that the number of LEDs 50 constituting the LED assembly portion 51 can be set. By limiting the number of the optical fibers 30 to a necessary minimum number that is less than the number of the optical fibers 30, the cost of the LED 50 can be reduced.

  Next, the pachinko machine 1 which is 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the third embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the same structural member as the pachinko machine 1 which is 1st Embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko machine 1 according to the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and is a columnar shape drilled in the curtain plate 19 of the outer frame 11. The through holes 12 are respectively fitted with light emitting end portions 37a of twelve cylindrical optical fibers 37, and light receiving end portions 37a opposite to the light emitting end portions 37a of the optical fibers 37 are substantially L-shaped. It is folded up. On the other hand, in each part of the production member holding member 41 from which the 12 LEDs installed in the production device 40 protrude, a light receiving end portion (not shown) of the linear optical fiber 30 is provided via a cylindrical connection member 77. The opposite light emitting end portions 38a extend vertically downward. The connecting member 77 is made of plastic and has an inner surface that is mirror-like. And the upper part of the connection member 77 surrounds LED50, it is being fixed to the production member attachment part 41 with the adhesive agent, and the optical fiber 38 is inserted by the lower part. Since the inner surface of the connecting member 77 has a mirror shape, the light emitted from the LED 50 can be efficiently transmitted to the optical fiber 38. Note that the optical fiber 38 illustrated in FIG. 11 corresponds to a “first optical fiber”, and the optical fiber 37 corresponds to a “second optical fiber”.

  In such a pachinko machine 1, when the main body 12 is closed, the light emitting end portions 38a of the first optical fibers 38 respectively connected to the LEDs 50 of the effect member holding portion 41 correspond to the light emitting end portions 38a. It faces the light receiving end portion 37b of the second optical fiber 37 fitted in the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 with a predetermined gap. In this state, when each LED 50 of the rendering device 40 emits light, each light emitting end 38a of the twelve first optical fibers 38 emits light, and each light receiving end of each of the twelve second optical fibers 37 is received by this light emitting end 38a. The end 37b is illuminated. Then, the light illuminated on the light receiving end portion 37b is transmitted to the light emitting end portion 37a of the second optical fiber 37 to emit light, so that the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 can be illuminated.

  When the main body 12 is opened, the light receiving end 37b of the second optical fiber 37 and the light emitting end 38a of the first optical fiber 38 are not fixed as described above. Along with the rotation, only the first optical fiber 38 connected to the LED 50 installed in the rendering device 40 moves. Thereby, even if the main body 12 is opened, since the second optical fiber 37 and the first optical fiber 38 are not pulled between the outer frame 11 and the main body 12, the opening operation of the main body 12 is hindered, The second optical fiber 37 and the first optical fiber 38 do not break. The light emitting end 38a of the first optical fiber 38 is the light receiving end of the second optical fiber 37 inserted into the through hole 20 of the curtain plate 19 corresponding to each light emitting end 38a as in this embodiment. Although it is preferable to separate with respect to 37b with a predetermined clearance, you may comprise so that it may contact.

  The present invention is not limited to the first, second, and third embodiments described in detail above, and various modifications can be made. First, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is given as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine and can be applied to various gaming machines such as a slot machine.

Furthermore, for example, what is attached to the distal end portion of the second opening 60b of the duct 60 is not limited to a sponge, but may be other flexible members such as rubber and felt. Further, the flexible member may be provided on the surface of the speaker 15 without attaching the flexible member to the duct 60. Furthermore, you may attach a flexible member to both the 2nd opening part 60b of the duct 60, and the surface of the speaker 15. FIG.

  Further, the entire duct 60 or the tip of the second opening 60b of the duct 60 is made of a resin having flexibility, and the tip of the second opening 60b of the duct 60 is the surface of the speaker 15. May be bent and closely contacted with each other to prevent sound leakage.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine 1 according to a first embodiment. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the outer frame 11 from the back side. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 showing a positional relationship between the rendering device 40 and the plurality of optical fibers 30. FIG. It is a right view of the pachinko machine 1 in a state where the main body 12 is closed. It is a right view of the pachinko machine 1 in the state where the main body 12 is opened. (A) It is sectional drawing which shows the positional relationship of the speaker 15 and the duct 60. FIG. (B) It is an enlarged view which shows the positional relationship of the speaker 15 and the duct 60. FIG. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the outer frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1 which is 2nd Embodiment. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 showing a positional relationship between the rendering device 40 and the plurality of optical fibers 30. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the outer frame 11 and the main body 12 which shows the positional relationship of the some 1st optical fiber 38 and the some 2nd optical fiber 37 which are 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 Game board 3 Glass frame 5 Upper plate 6 Lower plate 7 Launch handle 10 Sound outlet 10a Speaker grill 11 Outer frame 12 Main body 15 Speaker 18 Mechanism part 19 Curtain plate 20 Through hole 30 Optical fiber (light transmission means)
30a Light emitting end 30b Light receiving end 33 Optical fiber 33a Light emitting end 37 Second optical fiber (second light transmission means)
38 1st optical fiber (1st light transmission means)
40 staging device 41 staging member holding part 50 LED (light emitting means)
60 Duct (Sound passage)
60a 1st opening part 60b 2nd opening part 60c trunk | drum 61 flexible member (sponge)

Claims (4)

An outer frame that constitutes an outline of the gaming machine and is fixed to an island facility where the gaming machine is installed;
A body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable;
Sound generating means and light emitting means provided in the main body;
A sound outlet and a through hole formed in the outer frame;
A sound path having a second opening provided at a position opposite to the sound generating means, with a first opening connected to the sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame;
A light transmission means having one end inserted into the through hole;
With
In a state where the main body is closed by the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means are opposed to each other, and the other end of the light transmitting means is opposed to the light emitting means,
In a state where the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means are separated from each other, and the other end of the light transmitting means is separated from the light emitting means. Machine. The light emitting means is provided on the shaft support side of the main body,
A plurality of the through holes are provided,
2. The other end portions of the plurality of light transmission means respectively inserted into the plurality of through holes are concentratedly arranged at positions facing the light emitting means when the main body is closed. The gaming machine described in 1. An outer frame that constitutes an outline of the gaming machine and is fixed to an island facility on which the gaming machine is installed;
A main body supported by the outer frame so as to be opened and closed;
Sound generating means and light emitting means provided in the main body;
A first light transmission means fixed at one end to the light emitting means;
A sound outlet and a through hole formed in the outer frame;
A sound path having a second opening provided at a position opposite to the sound generating means, with a first opening connected to the sound outlet on the back side of the outer frame;
A second light transmitting means having one end inserted into the through hole;
With
In a state where the main body is closed by the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means are opposed to each other, the other end of the first light transmitting means, and the second light transmitting means The other end is opposite,
In a state where the main body is opened from the outer frame, the second opening and the sound generating means are separated from each other, and the other end of the first light transmission means and the second light transmission means A gaming machine characterized in that the other end is separated. The lower end of the front side of the outer frame includes a plate member having a predetermined width and extending in the lateral direction,
The sound outlet and the through hole are formed in the plate member,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the sound generating means and the light emitting means are provided in a lower portion of the main body.