JP2007313088A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a game machine information display is arranged without being obtrusive for a player and also without impairing its appearance, the addition of the game machine information display is facilitated, and the game machine information display is protected from the mischief of a malicious player. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with: a door 3; a support 2 for supporting the door 3 to be freely opened/closed; a holder member 5 for displaying the prescribed game machine information; and a holder insertion part 6 which is formed in the door 3 or the support 2 and houses the holder member 5 to be attachable/detachable and to be visualized from the outside. The holder member 5 housed in the holder insertion part 6 is configured so as not to be attached/detached by closing the door 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which gaming machine information such as a certificate is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, and in particular, gaming machine information for improving the beauty by attaching the gaming machine information and protecting the gaming machine information from malicious mischief and the like. It relates to the improvement of the mounting structure.

In general, gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines have been approved by public institutions, and those that have been adapted are installed in amusement halls. It is obliged to affix a certification sticker called a certificate stamp with a number and other information such as the manufacturer's name and association certification number on the gaming machine.
In addition, pachinko machines are obliged to affix a specification display sticker that displays specifications such as the probability of a gaming machine and the rate of probability variation.In addition, the display of the origin is mandatory for gaming machines that use characters. In some cases, a copyright sticker or the like may be affixed.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, among these gaming machine information, in particular, stamps require confirmation by a specific confirmer in order to supervise the proper installation of the gaming machine, and the place where the sticker is pasted by the confirmer A front lower right corner or the like that is close to the game area on the game board at a visible position is common.
In this case, the certificate is covered with a transparent plate such as glass on the front of the game board, so that the player cannot directly touch the certificate and is protected from malicious mischief such as peeling the certificate. However, despite being unnecessary information for the player, it is in a position where it can be touched by the player's eyes, giving the player an unpleasant impression, detracting from the aesthetics of the game board, and narrowing the design area It was also.

  In addition, as described above, a plurality of items displaying predetermined gaming machine information (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine information display) such as a certificate, a specification display sticker, and a copyright sticker must be attached to the gaming machine. However, it is difficult to secure these areas to be affixed. For this reason, the area must be affixed in various places on the game board, and the appearance is greatly impaired.

Also, in slot machines, certificate stamps must be affixed to a specific confirmer so that they can be visually recognized, especially when used as a second-hand machine. In addition, it was annoying as unnecessary information, and a stamp was affixed to cover the design, detracting from the beauty of the gaming machine. Moreover, since it is affixed directly, the problem that peeling off or a malicious player peels off by mischief etc. has also continued.
In addition, since the position where the stamp is pasted corresponds to the lower part of the front of the panel, the person who checked the certificate had to sit down and check it, and it took a considerable amount of labor to check the dozens. .

In addition, when pachinko machines and slot machines are distributed in the second-hand market and installed again at the amusement hall, it is necessary to add a new stamp or an approval seal. In this case, since an additional pasting position is not assumed in advance, it is difficult to secure the pasting position.
Note that the certificate has a monetary value and further has a unique number for identifying a game machine type or an installed amusement hall. It is also necessary to provide relief so that it can be easily replaced when a defective gaming machine is detected after being directly attached to the game board.

  For example, in the pachinko machine, for example, in a pachinko machine, a transparent paper is used to attach the certificate paper directly attached to the game board surface from the viewpoint of preventing the certificate paper from falling off and protecting it from scratches. Techniques for protecting a certificate (Patent Document 1) and a technique for protecting a certificate by housing a plate material with a certificate attached in a game board made of a translucent member have been proposed.

  Also, in order to avoid unnecessary loss of certificate stamps, such as when a certificate stamp is accidentally affixed to a gaming machine, do not apply the certificate stamp directly to the game board, but also attach the card material with the certificate stamp to the game board. A technique for attaching to a device is disclosed (Patent Documents 3 and 4). Furthermore, Patent Document 4 discloses a technique for securing a design area by collecting a plurality of game information displays and pasting them on a single plate.

JP 2003-10499 A JP 2005-125074 A JP-A-6-327817 JP 2005-329029 A

However, the techniques disclosed so far cannot sufficiently solve the above-described conventional problems, and new problems also arise.
First, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are technologies for protecting a certificate paper from scratches caused when a game board is inserted or removed, or mischief of a malicious player, both of which are visible positions on the game board. Since the stamps are arranged in the area, the aesthetics of the gaming machine has not been improved.

Further, Patent Document 3 is proposed from the viewpoint of easy replacement of certificate stamps, and does not take into account the aesthetics of gaming machines.
On the other hand, Patent Document 4 is effective in securing a design area of the entire game board by aggregating a plurality of game information displays and pasting them on a single board material. There remains a problem of the obstruction that the machine information display gives to the player and the fundamental improvement in aesthetics.

In any of the techniques, it is difficult to cope with adding a new certificate stamp or a seal for approval, and no consideration is given to securing an additional attachment position.
Furthermore, in the slot machine, since the gaming machine information display is directly attached to the used gaming machine, the aesthetics are impaired and the protection of the gaming machine information display is not achieved. , The confirmer was spending unnecessary effort.

  The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-described problems of the conventional technology, and the display of gaming machine information is performed so as not to obstruct the player and to impair the beauty of the gaming machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be installed in a machine, facilitates the addition of a gaming machine information display, and protects the gaming machine information display from a malicious player's mischief.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a door body and a support body that supports the door body so as to be openable and closable. And a holder insertion portion formed on the door body or the support body, the holder member being insertable / removable and visible from the outside, and stored in the holder insertion portion. The holder member is configured to be non-insertable / removable by sealing the door body.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention having such a configuration, the holder member housed in the holder insertion portion cannot be inserted / removed when the door is closed, and the holder member displaying predetermined gaming machine information is malicious. Protected against player mischief.
In particular, while the game hall is in operation, the gaming machine is a game lock, the door body and the support body are held so as not to be opened and closed, and the holder member cannot be inserted or removed unless the door body is opened with the game lock. Therefore, even if a malicious player tries to insert / remove the holder member that displays predetermined gaming machine information, the holder member is protected.
In addition, the game area that is in contact with the player's eyes is concentrated on the front surface of the door body, and in the present invention, the holder member and the holder insertion portion are inevitably formed at the position where the door body and the support body are fitted. Therefore, a holder member for displaying predetermined game machine information is disposed at a position unrelated to the game area that is not touched by the player. Thereby, the display of the gaming machine information does not become an obstacle to the player, and there is no possibility that the aesthetic appearance of the gaming machine is impaired.

  In addition, the holder member that displays predetermined gaming machine information is a display that displays predetermined gaming machine information so that it can be visually recognized from the outside, and the gaming machine information display is directly described, pasted, printed, accommodated, It is a display that widely displays gaming machine information, including things that are simply covered.

In particular, in the invention described in claim 2, the holder member covers or holds the gaming machine information display on which predetermined gaming machine information is displayed so as to be visible from the outside.
With such a configuration, in addition to the above-described effect that the holder member itself cannot be inserted / removed by closing the door body, the gaming machine information display can be covered or held by the holder member. It is protected from scratches that occur during the manufacture or transportation of gaming machines.
Further, as described above, by providing the holder member and the holder insertion portion at the position where the door body and the support body are fitted, the holder member is positioned at a position irrelevant to the game area that is not necessarily touched by the player. Even if the gaming machine information display is visibly covered or held on the holder member, the gaming machine information display does not obstruct the player, and the aesthetics of the gaming machine There is no risk of damage.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that a plurality of the holder insertion portions are provided.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to display the gaming machine information by storing the holder member in each of the plurality of holder insertion portions. By preparing a spare holder member, the holder member can be easily attached. Can be added to game machines. This is particularly convenient when a gaming machine information display must be added.
In addition, the gaming machine information display can be arranged at an equivalent position without being scattered over the gaming machine, so that the player is not obstructed and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. In addition, a checker of the gaming machine information display can check at a time, and labor is reduced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a lid member that closes the insertion port of the holder insertion portion in which the holder member is accommodated.
With such a configuration, even when the door body is open, the holder member cannot be easily removed, so that a malicious player can be prevented from mischief and further crime prevention can be achieved.
Furthermore, by integrating the gaming machine and the gaming machine information display (especially certificate), it is possible to secure individualization for each gaming machine. Therefore, from the unique number written on the certificate, the game machine type, the installed game room, etc. Identification becomes possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured to include a lock unit that locks the holder member accommodated in the holder insertion portion so as not to be removable.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the case where the lid member for closing the insertion port of the holder insertion portion described above is provided. That is, since the holder member cannot be easily removed even in the opened state of the door body, it is possible to prevent malicious players from being mischievous and to integrate the gaming machine and the gaming machine information display (especially a stamp). As a result, individualization for each gaming machine can be ensured, and the gaming machine type, the installed game hall, and the like can be specified from the unique number written on the certificate.
In addition, the lid member described above can be omitted as appropriate, and the number of parts can be reduced.

Particularly, in the invention according to claim 6, the locking means is formed in the holder part or the holder insertion part, and a claw part which is elastically bent by insertion of the holder member, and the holder corresponding to the claw part. It is composed of a hook part formed on the insertion part or the holder member, and the holder member housed in the holder insertion part is locked so as not to be removable by engaging the claw part and the hook part. is there.
By adopting such a configuration, in addition to the effects described above, the holder member can be locked so as not to be removed from the holder insertion port simply by inserting the holder member into the holder insertion port, so that the holder member can be quickly attached. As a result, workability can be improved.
Furthermore, since the structure uses the elasticity of each member, the mechanism is simple, so that the gaming machine can be easily manufactured and the cost can be reduced.

On the other hand, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises a release means for releasing the engagement of the lock means and a release opening, as described in claim 7, wherein the release opening is a In the installed state or in the sealed state, the door is closed.
By adopting such a configuration, by first providing a release means for releasing the engagement, the lock means can be engaged when an erroneous gaming machine information display is accommodated in the holder member. It can be canceled and replaced with a regular gaming machine information display. Furthermore, since the opening for release is in a limited position, when the gaming machine is in an installed state or when the door body is in a closed state, the opening is closed, so that the engagement is released. A jig or the like cannot be inserted from the opening, and the engagement cannot be easily released. As a result, the holder member for displaying the predetermined gaming machine information cannot be removed, and the gaming machine information display can be easily and effectively protected from a malicious player's mischief.

Furthermore, if the gaming machine is not released from the installed state or the door body is not opened, a jig or the like for releasing the engagement cannot be inserted from the opening and the holder member cannot be removed. By unifying information displays (especially certificate sheets) firmly, it is possible to guarantee individualization for each gaming machine, and it is possible to specify a game model, an installed game hall, and the like from a unique number written on the certificate sheet.
On the other hand, when the gaming machine is not in the installed state or when the door is opened, the opening is opened, so a jig or the like for releasing the engagement is inserted from the opening and engaged. Therefore, it is easy to replace if the wrong display of gaming machine information is stored in the holder member at the time of manufacture, etc., and it becomes possible to reuse the gaming information display. Loss can be prevented.
The release opening means an entrance of a part in which release means for releasing the engagement between the holder member and the holder insertion port is provided.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming machine information display is arranged on the gaming machine so as not to obstruct the player and the appearance of the gaming machine is not impaired, and the addition of the gaming machine information display is facilitated. In addition, the gaming machine information display can be protected from mischief of malicious players.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[First embodiment]
First, with reference to FIGS. 1-4, 1st embodiment of the game machine which concerns on this invention is described.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an open state of the door body of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view from the side and top showing the holder member stored in the holder insertion part of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine of the present embodiment is a slot machine 1 in which a door body 3 is attached to a support body 2 via a hinge shaft portion 4 so as to be opened and closed. This slot machine 1 is a slot machine 1 called a pachilot, parrot, ball slot, etc. using a game ball as a game medium, unlike a slot machine using a medal as a game medium. The detailed description thereof is omitted here, and only the characteristic configuration of the invention is described.
In addition, such a slot machine is installed on a gaming machine island similar to a pachinko machine due to the nature of using game balls as game media. Therefore, since the structure of the door body 3, the hinge shaft part 4, and the support body 2 is the same as that of the pachinko machine, it is needless to say that this embodiment can be applied to the pachinko machine.

First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The door body 3 is supported by the support body 2 so as to be openable and closable around the hinge shaft portion 4, and is provided with various devices for use in games, such as a member formed by molding synthetic resin or the like, a control board, etc. It consists of substrates.
The hinge shaft portion 3 supports the door body so as to be openable and closable, has a strength capable of withstanding the weight of the door body 3, and is generally formed of a metal such as iron.
Moreover, the support body 2 is a structure which can be installed in a game island, and is formed with a timber or a synthetic resin.

Next, the holder insertion part 6 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, a holder insertion portion 6 is formed in the lower portion of the support 2.
The holder insertion portion 6 is a member that can be inserted into and removed from the holder member 5 and can be viewed from the outside. The holder member 5 that is housed cannot be inserted or removed by sealing the door body 3. In the present embodiment, the insertion port for inserting the holder member 5 is provided inwardly facing the support lower surface 2b, and has the same shape as the end surface of the insertion port. The member 5 is formed to a depth that can be accommodated (see FIG. 3).
The holder insertion portion 6 may be formed integrally with the support body 2 or may be formed of a separate member from the support body 2.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of holder insertion portions 6 are formed.
By forming a plurality of holder insertion portions 6 in this manner, each of the holder members 5 can be accommodated to display gaming machine information, and when it is desired to add gaming machine information display 7, a spare holder member By preparing 5, the gaming machine information display 7 can be easily added, which is convenient.
In addition, the gaming machine information display 7 can be disposed at an equivalent position without being scattered over the slot machine 1, so that the player is not disturbed and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. Further, the confirmer of the gaming machine information display 7 can confirm at a time, and labor is reduced.

Next, the holder member 5 of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The holder member 5 is a member that displays predetermined gaming machine information so as to be visible from the outside. The holder member 5 can be inserted into and removed from the holder insertion portion 6 and is visible from the outside, but cannot be inserted or removed when the door body 3 is sealed. It becomes.
Further, it is a short rectangular plate material, and a suitable material is a synthetic resin having such a hardness and strength that it does not easily crack or deform.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, the holder member 5 is inserted and accommodated by the holder member step portion 5a formed on the holder member 5 serving as a guide and slidingly contacting the holder insertion portion inner surface 6a. It has a shape like this.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the holder member 5 housed in the holder insertion portion 6 is closed by the door body bottom surface 3a when the door body 3 is closed, and the holder member 5 cannot be inserted or removed.
By adopting such a configuration, the holder member 5 that displays predetermined gaming machine information is protected from mischief of a malicious player.
In particular, during the operation of the amusement hall, the slot machine 1 is a game lock, the door 3 and the support 2 are held so as not to be opened and closed, and unless the door 3 is opened with a game lock, the holder member 5 is Cannot be inserted or removed. Therefore, even if a malicious player tries to insert / remove the holder member 5 displaying predetermined game machine information, the holder member 5 is protected.
In this case, a part of the range in which the door bottom surface 3a covers the upper surface of the holder member 5 accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 is sufficient. The clearance between the bottom surface 3a of the door and the top surface of the holder member 5 accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 is within a range in which the holder member 5 cannot be inserted and removed when the door 3 is closed. Within range.

Further, as in the present embodiment, by forming the holder insertion portion 6 below the support body 2, the holder member 5 for displaying the gaming machine information stored in the holder insertion portion 6 can be used by the player during the game. Since it is not in a position where it can be seen, it is not obstructive and there is no risk of impairing aesthetics.
In the present embodiment, the holder insertion portion 6 is formed at the lower portion of the support 2. However, when the holder member 5 for displaying the gaming machine information is visible in the installed state on the gaming machine island or the like, the upper or side is provided. It is possible to change the design as arranged in the part, and it is within the scope of the present invention.

Next, an aspect in which the gaming machine information display 7 is accommodated in the holder member 5 will be described. In particular, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view listing examples of modes in which the gaming machine information display 7 is covered or held on the holder member 5 housed in the holder insertion portion 6 of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment so as to be visible from the outside. is there.
4A to 4D, the left side of each figure shows the front surface of the slot machine 1.
FIG. 4A is a diagram in which the holder member 5 is accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 so that the gaming machine information display 7 attached to the inner surface 6a of the holder insertion portion is covered by the holder member 5.
Such a configuration is suitable when the back surface of the gaming machine information display 7 is formed with an adhesive seal.

  In this case, the gaming machine information described on the surface of the gaming machine information display 7 may be rubbed and damaged when the holder member 5 is inserted. In order to prevent this, a concave surface is formed on the back surface of the holder member 5 opposite to the gaming machine information display 7 so that a gap is provided between the gaming machine information display 7 and the holder member 5, so that the non-contact state is achieved. The game machine information display 7 can be prevented from being damaged when the holder member 5 is inserted.

FIG. 4B is a diagram in which the holder member 5 holding the gaming machine information display 7 is stored in the holder insertion portion 6.
Such a configuration is suitable when the gaming machine information display 7 is paper that does not form an adhesive seal.
FIG. 4C is a view in which the holder member 5 in which the surface on which the gaming information of the gaming machine information display 7 is written is pasted on the back surface of the holder member 5 is accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6.
Such a configuration is suitable when the surface on which the gaming machine information on the gaming machine information display 7 is described is formed with an adhesive seal.
Also in this case, the back surface of the gaming machine information display 7 may be rubbed and damaged when the holder member 5 is inserted. In order to prevent this, the surface on which the gaming machine information display 7 of the holder member 5 is affixed is formed in a concave shape as shown in the figure, whereby a gap is formed between the gaming machine information display 7 and the holder insertion portion inner surface 6a. By providing, it can be stored in a non-contact state, and damage to the gaming machine information display 7 can be prevented when the holder member 5 is inserted.

FIG. 4D is a diagram in which the holder member 5 is accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 in a state where the plate material 8 to which the gaming machine information display 7 is attached is accommodated in the holder member 5.
Such a configuration is suitable when the back surface of the gaming machine information display 7 is formed with an adhesive seal.
Also in this case, the back surface of the holder member 5 and the surface of the gaming machine information display 7 may be rubbed and damaged. In order to prevent this, a gap is provided between the gaming machine information display 7 and the back surface of the holder member 5 by forming the surface of the board 8 on which the gaming machine information display 7 is pasted into a concave shape as shown in FIG. Thus, it can be stored in a non-contact state, and damage can be prevented when the holder member 5 is inserted.
In this case, the gaming machine information display 7 is affixed to the plate member 8, but the gaming machine information display may be accommodated directly between the holder member 5 and the holder insertion portion inner surface 6a.

In any of the above-described examples, the holder member 5 covers the gaming machine information display 7 so that the gaming machine information display 7 is protected from a malicious player's mischief or damage caused during transportation.
Thus, when the holder member 5 is configured to cover the gaming machine information display 7, the holder member 5 needs to be formed of a colorless and transparent member or a member that is colored and transparent so as to be visible from the outside. is there.

  As mentioned above, although the example of an aspect which covers or hold | maintains the game machine information display 7 in the holder member 5 accommodated in the holder insertion part 6 so that visual recognition from the outside is enumerated, it is not limitedly interpreted by these aspects, and this invention The design can be changed within the range of. For example, the gaming machine information display 7 can be attached to the surface of the holder member 5.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the holder member 5 accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 becomes uninsertable / removable when the door body 3 is closed, and displays predetermined gaming machine information. The holder member 5 is protected from malicious player's mischief.
In particular, during the operation of the amusement hall, the slot machine 1 is a game lock, the door 3 and the support 2 are held so as not to be opened and closed, and unless the door 3 is opened with a game lock, the holder member 5 is Cannot be inserted or removed. Therefore, even if a malicious player tries to insert / remove the holder member 5 displaying predetermined game machine information, the holder member 5 is protected.
In addition, the game area that is in contact with the player's eyes is concentrated on the front surface of the door body 3. In this embodiment, the holder member 5 By configuring the holder insertion portion 6, the holder member 5 for displaying predetermined game machine information is disposed at a position unrelated to the game area that is inevitably touched by the player. Thereby, the gaming machine information display 7 does not become an obstacle to the player, and there is no possibility that the aesthetic appearance of the slot machine 1 is impaired.

In addition, by providing a plurality of holder insertion portions 6 in advance, the holder members 5 can be respectively stored in the plurality of holder insertion portions 6 to display gaming machine information, and spare holder members 5 are prepared. Thus, the holder member 5 can be easily added to the slot machine 1. This is particularly convenient when the gaming machine information display 7 has to be added.
In addition, the gaming machine information display 7 can be arranged at an equivalent position without being scattered over the slot machine 1, so that the player is not obstructed and the aesthetic appearance is not impaired. Further, the confirmer of the gaming machine information display 7 can confirm at a time, and labor is reduced.

  Further, when the door body 3 is sealed, the holder member 5 housed in the holder insertion portion 6 is configured to cover or hold the gaming machine information display 7 with the holder member 5 in addition to the effect that the holder member 5 cannot be inserted and removed. This prevents malicious players from mischievous and protects them from scratches that occur during transportation.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming machine information display 7 is arranged on the gaming machine so as not to be an obstruction and the appearance of the slot machine 1 is not impaired. The information display 7 can be easily added, and the gaming machine information display 7 can be protected from a malicious player's mischief.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the open state of the door body of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment shown in the figure is a modified embodiment of the first embodiment described above, in which the holder insertion portion 6 is formed in the door body 3.
Therefore, other components are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment in the drawing, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
The gaming machine of the present embodiment is a slot machine 1 using medals as game media, and the overall configuration and control are well-known, and detailed description is omitted here, and the characteristic of the invention The description shall be limited to the configuration.

In this embodiment, the holder insertion part 6 is formed in the door body 3. Even in such a configuration, when the slot machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine island or the like, the gaming machine information display 7 is displayed in a state where the holder member 5 containing the gaming machine information display 7 is stored in the holder insertion portion 6. If visible, it is not necessary to limit the holder insertion portion 6 to be formed only on the support body 2, and the holder member 5 cannot be inserted and removed by closing the door body 3 as described in the first embodiment. The same effect can be produced.
Further, as in the present embodiment, by placing the holder insertion portion 6 on the upper surface of the slot machine 1, as in the conventional case, when checking the certificate for the purpose of supervising the proper installation of the gaming machine, etc. It is not necessary for the confirmer to bow down and confirm, and the labor of the confirmer can be reduced.
In addition, description of 1st embodiment is used for another description.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described effects, similarly to the first embodiment, the gaming machine information display is performed so as not to obstruct the appearance of the slot machine 1. 7 is provided in the slot machine 1, and the addition of the gaming machine information display 7 is facilitated, and the gaming machine information display 7 can be protected from mischief of a malicious player.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a closure by a lid member of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.
This embodiment shown in the figure is a modified embodiment of the above-described first embodiment, and includes a lid member 9 that closes the insertion port of the holder insertion portion 6 in which the holder member 5 is accommodated. is there. Therefore, other components are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment in the drawing, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In the present embodiment, in order to have a configuration in which the insertion port of the holder insertion portion 6 in which the holder member 5 is accommodated is closed with the lid material 9, the lid material 9 can be accommodated in the lower support upper surface 2b. A holder member is formed by providing a recessed region, forming a holder insertion portion 6 at a lower portion thereof, passing a general-purpose screw 10 through a hole formed in the lid member 9, and fixing the lid member 9 to the support 2. 5 is not removable.
By adopting such a configuration, since the holder member 5 cannot be easily removed even when the door body 3 is in the open state, it is possible to prevent malicious player's mischief and further crime prevention. it can.

In addition, since the slot machine 1 and the gaming machine information display 7 (especially certificate) can be integrated, individualization for each gaming machine can be ensured. It is possible to specify such as.
Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment, in addition to the effect mentioned above, there can exist an effect similar to having described in 1st embodiment.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a view showing the locking means of the holder member of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.
This embodiment shown in the figure is a modified embodiment of the first embodiment described above, and is configured to include a lock means for making the holder member 5 housed in the holder insertion portion 6 unremovable. Therefore, other components are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment in the drawing, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In the present embodiment, in order to lock the holder member 5 accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6 so as not to be removable, the holder member 5 provided with the holder member mounting hole 5b is accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6, and then the holder member 5 is removed. The holder member 5 cannot be removed by being fixed to the support 2 with a general-purpose screw 10 or the like.
By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the case where the lid member 9 for closing the insertion port of the holder insertion portion 6 described above is provided. That is, since the holder member 5 cannot be easily removed even in the opened state of the door body 3, it is possible to prevent a malicious player from being mischievous, and the slot machine 1 and the gaming machine information display 7 (especially a stamp). As a result of the integration, individualization for each gaming machine can be ensured, and it is possible to specify the game model, the installed game hall, and the like from the unique number written on the certificate.
Thereby, the lid member 9 described above can be omitted as appropriate, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment, in addition to the effect mentioned above, there can exist an effect similar to having described in 1st embodiment. Furthermore, if the lid 9 described in the third embodiment is used in combination, further crime prevention measures can be taken, and malicious mischief can be prevented in advance.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a view showing the engagement between the holder member and the holder insertion portion of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.
This embodiment shown in the figure is a modified embodiment of the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above, in which the lock means is formed in the holder insertion portion 6 and flexed with elasticity by insertion of the holder member 5. An insertion portion claw portion 6b and a holder member hooking portion 5c formed on the holder member 5 corresponding to the claw portion 6b. When the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b and the holder member hooking portion 5c are engaged, the holder The member 5 is configured to be locked from the holder insertion portion 6 so as not to be removed.
Accordingly, the other components are the same as those of the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment in the drawing, Detailed description is omitted.

As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b formed in the holder insertion portion 6 is engaged with the holder member hooking portion 5c formed in the holder member 5, thereby The member 5 is locked so as not to be detached from the holder insertion portion 6.
The actual engagement mechanism will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the transition of engagement between the holder member and the holder insertion portion of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10A, the board member 8 with the gaming machine information display 7 attached is accommodated in the holder member 5, and the holder member 5 is inserted into the holder insertion portion 6. If it does so, the holder insertion part nail | claw part 6b formed in the holder insertion part 6 will be pressed by the holder member hook part 5c, and will bend in the right direction of the figure with elasticity. When the insertion of the holder member 5 reaches a desired position and is received in the holder insertion portion 6, the pressing by the holder member hooking portion 5c is released, and the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b is restored to its original shape. At this time, the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b engages with the holder member hooking portion 5c so that the holder member 5 cannot be removed (see FIG. 10B).

Next, the release means for releasing the engagement of the lock means will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c).
FIG. 10B shows a state in which the holder member 5 is accommodated in the holder insertion portion 6, and the holder member hooking portion 5c is engaged with the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b. A holder insertion portion tongue piece hole 6c is formed on the back surface of the holder insertion portion claw portion 6b.
As shown in FIG. 10 (c), the release opening 11 faces the lower side of the support 2, and a general-purpose tool 12 (plus driver) is inserted from the release opening 11 to When the tool insert 12 presses the holder insert portion tongue piece hole 6c from below, the holder insert portion claw portion 6b is elastically bent in the right direction in FIG. Thereby, the holder member hooking part 5c is released from the engagement of the holder insertion part claw part 6b. At this time, the holder member 5 can be removed from the holder insertion portion 6 by pulling the holder member 5 upward.

Similarly, the engagement and release will be described with reference to FIG. 11 using an example in which the release opening 11 for release faces the support body 2 in the upward direction.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the holder member of the slot machine according to the present embodiment is housed in the holder insertion portion, and a state in which the release opening for release faces the support upward. It is.
Since the transition until the holder member 5 and the holder insertion portion 6 are engaged is the same as that described above, it will be omitted and the engagement releasing means will be described below. As shown in the figure, when a general-purpose tool 11 (in the figure, a Phillips screwdriver) is inserted through the opening 11 for release and the holder insertion portion claw 6b is pressed directly from above with the general-purpose tool 12, the holder insertion portion claw The part 6b is elastic and bends to the right in the figure. Thereby, the holder member hooking part 5c is released from the engagement of the holder insertion part claw part 6b. At this time, the holder member 5 can be removed from the holder insertion portion 6 by pulling the holder member 5 upward.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as for the locking means, first, the holder member 5 cannot be removed from the holder insertion port 6 simply by inserting the holder member 5 into the holder insertion port 6. Since the holder member 5 can be quickly attached and added, the workability can be improved.
Further, by providing a releasing means for releasing the engagement, when the erroneous gaming machine information display 7 is received in the holder member 5, the locking means is released and the regular gaming machine is released. The information display 7 can be replaced, and the game information display 7 can be reused, and unnecessary loss of the gaming machine information display 7 can be prevented.

Furthermore, since the release opening is located at a limited position, the following effects can be obtained.
When the above-described release opening 11 for release faces the lower side of the support 2, the support 2 is placed on the gaming machine island when the slot machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine island or the like. Since it is fixed, the release opening 11 is blocked by the gaming machine island. Therefore, the general-purpose tool 12 cannot be inserted and the engagement cannot be released. As a result, the holder member 5 for displaying predetermined gaming machine information cannot be removed, and the gaming machine information display 7 is easily and effectively protected from malicious player mischief and the like.

In addition, when a release opening for release, which will be described later, is configured to face upward in the support, the release opening is opened by the door bottom surface 3a when the door 3 of the slot machine 1 is closed. Part 11 is closed. Therefore, the general-purpose tool 12 cannot be inserted and the engagement cannot be released. In order to cancel, the door body 3 must be opened, and in a normal gaming state, the holder member 5 for displaying predetermined gaming machine information cannot be removed, and the gaming machine can be used from a malicious player's mischief. The information display 7 is protected easily and effectively.
The location where the opening for release is formed is not limited to this embodiment, and the slot machine 1 is in the installed state or the door 3 is in the closed state, and the opening is closed. It is within the scope of the present invention.

Furthermore, since the structure uses the elasticity of each member, the mechanism is simple, so that the slot machine 1 can be easily manufactured and the cost can be reduced.
Moreover, according to the slot machine 1 which concerns on this embodiment, in addition to the effect mentioned above, there can exist an effect similar to having described in 1st embodiment and 4th embodiment.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 12 is a view showing the engagement between the holder member and the holder insertion portion of the slot machine according to the present embodiment.
The present embodiment shown in the figure is a modified embodiment of the first embodiment, the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment described above, wherein the locking means is formed on the holder member 5 and the holder member 5 is inserted. By engaging the holder member claw portion 5d which is flexed with elasticity by the holder insertion portion hook portion 6d provided in the holder insertion portion 6 corresponding to the claw portion 5d, the holder member 5 is moved to the holder insertion portion 6 It is configured to be locked so as not to be removable.
Accordingly, the other components are the same as those of the first embodiment, the fourth embodiment, and the fifth embodiment, and the same components are illustrated in the drawings according to the first embodiment, the fourth embodiment, and the fourth embodiment. The same reference numerals as those in the fifth embodiment are attached, and detailed description is omitted.

As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the holder member claw portion 5d formed on the holder member 5 is engaged with the holder insertion portion catching portion 6d formed on the holder insertion portion 6 so that the holder member 5 locks from the holder insertion part 6 so that it cannot be removed.
Regarding the mechanism and effect of actual engagement and the release means for releasing the engagement of the lock means, the configuration of this embodiment is the fifth embodiment, but the formation part of the claw part and the hook part is switched. Since this is the only difference, the description of the fifth embodiment is used, and a new description is omitted here.

  According to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by providing the claw portion on the holder member 5, the locking means can be a simpler mechanism than the fifth embodiment, and further, the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment. The same effects as described in the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

The gaming machine of the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that it is possible.
For example, the present invention is not limited to a slot machine but may be a chinko machine or any gaming machine having a door body and a support body that can open and close the door body. Is also applicable. As this type of gaming machine, there are various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball machine, in addition to slot machines (including pachilots, parrots, etc.) and pachinko machines. can do.

  The present invention can be widely used for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

It is a schematic perspective view which shows the slot machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the open state of the door body of the slot machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing from the side surface and upper surface which shows the state in which the holder member was accommodated in the holder insertion part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the example of an aspect which a game machine information display covers or hold | maintains on the holder member accommodated in the holder insertion part of the slot machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention so that visibility from the outside is possible. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the slot machine which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the open state of the door body of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the closure with the cover material of the slot machine which concerns on 3rd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the locking means of the holder member of the slot machine which concerns on 4th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows engagement of the holder member and holder insertion part of the slot machine which concerns on 5th embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the transition of engagement of the holder member and holder insertion part of the slot machine which concerns on 5th embodiment of this invention. Sectional drawing which shows the state in which the holder member of the slot machine which concerns on 5th embodiment of this invention was accommodated in the holder insertion part, and the state which faced the release opening part for cancellation | release to the upper direction of a support body It is. It is a figure which shows engagement of the holder member and holder insertion part of the slot machine which concerns on 6th embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Support body 3 Door body 4 Hinge shaft part 5 (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) Holder member 6 (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) Holder insertion part 7 Game machine information display 8 Plate material 9 Cover material 10 Screw 11 Opening for release 12 General-purpose tool

Claims (7)

A gaming machine having a door body and a support body that supports the door body to be openable and closable,
A holder member for displaying predetermined gaming machine information;
A holder insertion portion that is formed on the door body or the support body, and that is capable of inserting and removing the holder member and that is visible from the outside; and
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holder member housed in the holder insertion portion cannot be inserted or removed by sealing the door body.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holder member covers or holds a gaming machine information display on which predetermined gaming machine information is displayed so as to be visible from the outside.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the holder insertion portions are provided.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a lid member that closes an insertion port of the holder insertion portion in which the holder member is accommodated.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a lock unit that locks the holder member housed in the holder insertion portion so as not to be removable. The locking means is formed in the holder portion or the holder insertion portion, and is formed in the claw portion that is elastically bent by insertion of the holder member, and in the holder insertion portion or the holder member corresponding to the claw portion. It consists of a hook part,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the holder member housed in the holder insertion portion is locked so as not to be removable by engagement of the claw portion and the hook portion. A release means for releasing the engagement of the lock means, and a release opening,
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the release opening is closed when the gaming machine is installed or the door is closed.

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