JP2009119166A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique which can prevent actions to illegally remove a connector connected with a control substrate and easily perform disconnection working of the connector accompanying the exchange of the control substrate or the like. <P>SOLUTION: Engagement holes 335-338 are made on the side faces of connector lock members 331, 332 which fix connection of a female connector 33 and a male connector 38 used for the connection between substrates. A first cover strip 71 provided with engagement projections 71b, 71c engaged with the engagement holes 335, 337 and covering the side faces of the connector lock members 331, 332 and the second cover strip 72 covering the other side faces of the connector lock members 331, 332 and provided with the engagement projections 71b, 71c engaged with the engagement holes 336, 338 are combined, and a connector protective cover 70 covering all circumferences of the connector lock members 331, 332 and locks them is provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for preventing an illegal act on a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, inside gaming machines such as so-called pachinko machines and slot machines, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (RAM) that control the operation content (game production and various neglected operations) of the gaming machine. A main control board and a sub control board on which a control element such as Random Access Memory) is mounted are accommodated in a board case.

  The main control board is connected to various parts that operate in the gaming machine. For example, a main control board in a slot machine is connected to a sub control board to which a start lever that triggers the start of a game in the slot machine, a stop button for stopping rotation of each drum (reel), and the like are connected. The The sub control board and the main control board are connected by connecting a connector formed at one end of a harness bundled with a plurality of cables to the sub control board and connecting a connector formed at the other end to the main control board. Is done.

  In the slot machine, a signal is transmitted to the control board via a connector and a harness in response to an operation of a start lever or a stop button, and a random number generator on the control board generates a random number in response to the signal. The success or failure of the winning combination is determined by the generated random number.

  Conventionally, a fraudulent act has been performed in which a gaming machine is modified such as an unauthorized modification, and an illegal profit is obtained artificially. For example, the act of remodeling each element of the control board of the gaming machine, or removing the harness connector connected to the control board of the gaming machine from the gaming machine and connecting it to an unauthorized control circuit that is not a regular control circuit. The act has been carried out.

  For example, the following countermeasures have been taken against such illegal acts. As an example, the control board is sealed with a case to prevent modification of the control board itself. As another example, when a connector with a special structure is used as a connector for connecting a cable or the like to the control board, and the connector once connected is to be disconnected, a part of the connector must be destroyed. There is one that prevents the connection from being released (for example, Patent Document 1).

  As another example, after connecting a connector at one end of a harness connected to each part of the gaming machine and the control board, the connected part is sealed with a cover member (for example, Patent Document 2). ).

JP 2006-149536 A JP 2007-20633 A

  As for the gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines installed in the amusement hall, the model is changed. In changing the model, the entire gaming machine may not be replaced, but some of the members used in the model before the change may be used as they are. In that case, among the members constituting the gaming machine, only the members that are replaced depending on the model are replaced. Examples of the member to be replaced include a control board. In a gaming machine, each member, for example, a control board may be repaired or replaced.

  In such a case, it is necessary to remove the connector connected to the control board when changing the model or repairing. Since this game machine has a complicated structure, it is required that this work can be performed more easily. In this regard, the connector described in Patent Document 1 employs a connector having a special structure, so that the work of removing becomes complicated. Furthermore, the cost increases because the parts have a special structure. Each time the connector is disconnected, the connector must be destroyed, and the usable connector or harness may be discarded each time the connector is disconnected.

  Further, as described above, the gaming machine is overcrowded with a large number of various members such as a plurality of harnesses. In this regard, in the connection structure disclosed in Patent Document 2, the cover member that seals the connection portion is destroyed in the operation of releasing the connection of the connector. There is no description, and no consideration is given to work efficiency in the sealing member. In other words, in this gaming machine, there is a risk that the connector disconnection work accompanying the replacement of the control board or the like becomes very complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to suppress the act of illegally removing the connector connected to the control board, and to disconnect the connector when the control board is replaced, etc. The object is to provide a technique that makes it possible to perform work easily.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising a control board and another control board housed in a board case attached to the machine body, and extending from the other control board A first connector provided at an end; and exposed through a slit formed in an edge of the control board and formed in the board case; and the control board is fitted with the first connector A second connector that makes electrical connection between the other control boards, a fixing mechanism that fixes a fitting state of the first connector and the second connector, and at least surrounds and fixes the fixing mechanism, and at least the second By engaging and locking either one of the connector and the fixing mechanism indirectly or directly, the release of the fixing mechanism is restricted, and at least A connector protection member having a cutout portion formed thinner than the other portion in the vicinity of one end portion, and the connector protection member is configured to maintain the closed state of the connector protection member by cutting at least the cutout portion. It can be released.

  An engagement hole that engages with a part of the connector protection member is formed in the fixing mechanism, and an engagement convex portion that engages with the engagement hole is formed at a position corresponding to the engagement hole of the connector protection member. The contact of the connector protection member from the outside to the fixing mechanism may be regulated by locking the protection member (corresponding to the invention described in claim 2).

  The connector protection member includes a first coupling piece that covers the first side surface of the fixing mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the second connector, and a second side surface of the fixing mechanism at a position facing the first coupling piece and the fixing mechanism. And covering the third side surface and the fourth side surface of the fixing mechanism so as to be orthogonal to the first coupling piece at both ends of the second connector, and further, on the side of the fixing mechanism opposite to the connection surface of the second connector; And a second coupling piece covering the surface, and the first coupling piece and the second coupling piece may be combined to surround the fixing mechanism (corresponding to the invention described in claim 3).

  The connector protection member includes a first coupling piece that covers the first side surface of the fixing mechanism along the longitudinal direction of the second connector, and a second side surface of the fixing mechanism at a position facing the first coupling piece and the fixing mechanism. And covering the third side surface and the fourth side surface of the fixing mechanism so as to be orthogonal to the first coupling piece at both ends of the second connector, and further on the side opposite to the connection surface side of the second connector in the fixing mechanism And a second coupling piece that covers the surface to be formed, and the first coupling piece and the second coupling piece may be combined to surround the fixing mechanism (corresponding to the invention according to claim 3).

  A convex portion is formed at one end in the longitudinal direction of the first coupling piece or the second coupling piece, and a concave portion that is engaged with and fixed to the convex portion at a position corresponding to the convex portion in the coupling piece on which the convex portion is not formed. Forming a first excision part at the other end opposite to the convex part as one of the excision parts, and forming a second excision part at the other end opposite to the concave part as the other excision part; An insertion hole is formed slightly larger than the width and thickness of the first excision part, and the first coupling piece or the second coupling piece is rotated with the first excision part inserted through the insertion hole and the edge of the insertion hole as fulcrums. You may comprise (it corresponds to the invention of Claim 4).

  Fixing mechanisms are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the second connector, and engagement holes are formed in the respective ends. As the first coupling piece, the shape of the opening portion and inner wall of each engagement hole is approximately the same as each engagement hole. A ridge that is formed on the plate-shaped member that covers the first side surface and that is formed to protrude from one end of the surface of the plate-shaped member, and whose tip is folded back in a direction different from the protruding direction, A first cutout portion that constitutes one of the cutout portions at the other surface opposite to the collar portion and the other end of the engagement hole at the same interval as each of the engagement holes. And a second surface that is formed with a second protrusion that substantially matches the shape of the inner wall and covers the second side surface, a second surface that is orthogonal to the first surface and covers the upper surface, and the first and second surfaces A third surface and a fourth surface that are orthogonally opposed to each other and that cover the third and fourth side surfaces; And the 2nd excision part which protrudes from the 3rd surface and constitutes the other of the excision part and the 1st excision part can be inserted by being formed in the 2nd excision part and being slightly larger than the width and thickness of the 1st excision part And a concave engaging recess that allows the collar to be accommodated on the fourth surface side and restricts the removal of the collar received by engaging the tip of the collar. When the first cutout portion of the first coupling piece is inserted into the insertion hole of the second coupling piece, one coupling piece is coupled to the other with the first cutout portion and the edge door of the insertion hole as a fulcrum. The mosquito can move with respect to the piece, and the tip of the hook is engaged with the fixed recess of the second binding piece, so that the first binding piece and the second binding piece are connected and the rotation is restricted. (It may correspond to the invention described in claim 6).

  A plate-like member provided with a first convex portion that engages with an engagement hole as a first coupling piece, a first flange portion that protrudes from one end, and a first cut portion that constitutes one of the cut portions at the other end And a second flange that protrudes from the first cut portion toward the second coupling piece, and the second coupling piece corresponds to the second convex portion that engages with the engagement hole and the second collar. The first fixed recess that restricts the removal of the first collar by engaging the tip of the first collar, and the other edge that is formed so as to be excisable and opposite to the first engagement recess. And a second engagement recess for restricting the disengagement of the second flange engaged by engagement of the tip of the second flange is formed on one surface, and the first engagement recess The first coupling piece and the second coupling piece may be coupled by engaging the distal end of the first collar part and engaging the distal end of the second collar part with the second engagement recess. It corresponds to the invention of claim 7, wherein).

  The control board is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the bottom surface of the casing of the gaming machine, and is covered and protected by the board cover, and the second connector is arranged adjacent to the outside of the board cover and its It may be arranged so that the longitudinal direction is orthogonal to the bottom surface of the gaming machine and surround the fixing mechanism so that the cutout portion of the connector protection member faces upward (corresponding to the invention according to claim 8).

  In the present invention, the connector protection member is configured to surround the periphery of the fixing member and the connector. Further, the connection between the fixing member and the connector can be released by cutting off the cut-out portion at the end of the connector protection member.

  As a result, in order to remove the connector connected to the control board, the connector protection member must be removed, so when the act of removing the connector is performed, the connector protection member is damaged or removed, and an illegal act is performed. This makes it easier to discover things. As a result, it is possible to suppress the act of removing the connector illegally. In addition, since the connector can be removed simply by excising the connector protection member in this way, it is possible to easily perform the connector release operation by replacing the control board.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment embodied as a pachinko slot machine (rotating game machine / hereinafter referred to as “pachislot machine”) as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, “top”, “bottom”, “left”, “right”, “front (front)”, and “back (rear)” refer to the case where the pachislot machine 10 is viewed from the front side unless otherwise specified (amusement hall) “Up”, “Down”, “Left”, “Right”, “Front (front)”, and “Back (rear)” in the installation state in FIG.

(Outline of gaming machines)
First, a schematic configuration of the pachislot machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachislot machine 10 according to the first embodiment.

  A pachi-slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped machine body 11 having an open front surface. Hinges (not shown) are provided at predetermined intervals on the left side edge of the front surface of the machine body 11, and the front door 12 is assembled so as to be openable and closable in the front-rear direction. A panel plate 12 a is formed at the front center of the front door 12. Further, a symbol display window 12b is provided at a substantially central portion of the panel plate 12a so that a later-described rotary reel 19 disposed in the machine main body 11 can be seen.

  The front door 12 has a panel board 12a with various decorations, a symbol display window 12b that allows a rotary reel 19 to be described later to be visually recognized, a display unit 12c that notifies various information related to games in the pachislot machine 10, and a display that performs display effects. An effect section 12d and the like are provided.

  In addition, a medal insertion slot 13 for inserting a medal, which is a front side game medium of the front door 12, is provided at a lower right position of the panel plate 12a on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a BET button 14 and a MAXBET button 15 are juxtaposed on the front surface of the front door 12 at a position on the lower left side of the panel plate 12a that is substantially symmetric with the medal slot 13, and slightly below the BET button 14. A start lever 17 is provided slightly below the credit button 16 and the MAXBET button 15. Further, three stop buttons 18 are juxtaposed so as to be juxtaposed with the credit button 16 and the start lever 17 below the panel plate 12 a and at a substantially central position on the front surface of the front door 12. In addition, a medal sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals is disposed in the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 to the machine body 11 side.

  In the pachi-slot machine 10, the medal inserted from the medal slot 13 or the prize medal paid out as a result of the game is stored as stored data (hereinafter referred to as "credit"). The BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 serve as operation means for inserting medals for one game in accordance with the betting rate arbitrarily set by the player from the credited stored data.

  The start lever 17 is configured to be swingable between the operation position and the original position, and is biased in the direction of the original position. There is provided a lever switch (not shown) that is turned on when the start lever 17 is swung against the urging force by the player and turned off when the start lever 17 returns to the original position by the urging force. The three stop buttons 18 correspond to the three rotary reels 19. A push switch (not shown) is provided corresponding to each of the stop buttons 18.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal discharge port 20 is formed in the lower center of the front surface of the front door 12, and is continuously formed with the medal discharge port 20 to receive a medal discharged from the medal discharge port 20. 21 is disposed.

  Next, an outline of the internal configuration of the machine main body 11 of the pachislot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the internal configuration of the machine main body 11 of the pachislot machine 10 as viewed from the front in a state where the front door 12 of the pachislot machine 10 according to the first embodiment is opened.

  A main control board 30, which will be described later, is mounted on the inner wall on the rear side that is above the interior of the machine body 11 of the pachislot machine 10 and is orthogonal to the bottom surface of the machine body 11. The main control board 30 is entirely covered and accommodated in a main control board case 31 so as not to be altered or replaced illegally. The main control board 30 is caulked and fixed to the main body 11 together with the main control board case 31. This caulking is performed by a driving screw 32 that can be tightened but cannot be loosened. In this way, the main control board 30 and the main control board case 31 are caulked and fixed to the main body 11 and the screw fixing cannot be released. The substrate case 31 cannot be removed from the main body.

  A female connector 33 used for connecting a relay board 50 (described later) to the main control board 30 is formed on the left edge of the main control board case 31. A male connector 38 formed at an end portion of a cable 39 used for connection between the relay board 50 and the main control board 30 is fitted and connected to the female connector 33 (see FIG. 5). In the pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, connector lock members 331 and 332 (corresponding to an example of the “fixing mechanism” of the present invention) for fixing the connection between the female connector 33 and the male connector 38 are covered by the connector protective cover 70. It has been broken. Details of these will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a rotary reel 19 is rotatably attached below the main control board case 31 and at the center of the machine body 11. A hopper 22 is attached further below. The hopper 22 is controlled by the main control board 30 and the like to pay out medals.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the outline of the control configuration of the pachislot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing a control system of the pachislot machine 10 according to the first embodiment. In the pachi-slot machine 10, a main control board 30 is disposed on the machine body 11 (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachi-slot machine 10, the main control board 30 that executes control of the whole machine, the sub-control board 40 that executes drive control and display control of each part of the pachi-slot machine 10, and the operation of the player The relay board 50 etc. which transmit the operation signal concerning and the detection signal from each sensor to the main control board 30 are connected. The main control board 30, the sub control board 40, and the relay board 50 are connected to the power supply board 60 and are supplied with electric power.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 30 includes elements such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 30a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 30b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 30c, and a random number generator 30d. In the main control board 30, the CPU 30a appropriately develops the program stored in the ROM 30b in the RAM 30c, and decodes and executes the program using the RAM 30c as a work area. In addition, various operation signals and detection signals are received from the relay substrate 50 and processed. The main control board 30 is provided with a plurality of female connectors 33 to 37 used for connection to the sub control board 40, the relay board 50, and the like (see FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the relay board 50 is connected to a BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, a credit button 16, a start lever 17, a stop button 18, a medal sensor SE1, and reel sensors SE2 to SE4 described later. When the BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, the credit button 16, the start lever 17, and the stop button 18 are operated, the relay board 50 transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the main control board 30. The relay board 50 transmits signals detected by the medal sensors SE1 and the like to the main control board 30. The relay board 50 and the main control board 30 are connected by female connectors 33 to 37, a cable 39, and the like. By these, the above various signals can be transmitted and received.

  For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13, the medal sensor SE 1 detects the passage of the medal, and the relay board 50 transmits a medal passage detection signal to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 receives the passage detection signal and stores the number of credits corresponding to the signal in the RAM 30c or the like. When the BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 are operated, the relay board 50 transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 receives the operation signal and stores the betting number in the RAM 30c or the like according to the signal.

  When the start lever 17 is operated, the lever switch is turned on, and when the lever switch is turned on, the relay board 50 transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 receives the operation signal and controls the sub-control board 40 to rotate the three rotary reels 19 at the same time. At the same time, the main control board 30 reads a random number of 1 from the random number generator 30d, executes a role lottery process in the game of the pachislot machine 10 based on the read random number, and stores the lottery result in a memory such as the RAM 30c.

  When each stop button 18 is operated, the relay board 50 transmits an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 receives the operation signal and controls the sub control board 40 to stop the rotation of each of the rotary reels 19 corresponding to the operated stop button 18. When all the rotating reels 19 are stopped and the three symbols respectively drawn on the peripheral surface of the stopped rotating reels 19 become the symbols corresponding to the lottery results stored in the memory, the combination in the game is determined.

  In the game, there are seven roles, a bar role, a bell role, a plum role, and a cherry role as game media payouts, and there are a loser role and a replay role as game media are not paid out. When it is decided to win the lost role, the medal is not given and one game is finished. If you decide to win a replay role, you can play the next game with the same number of bets as you bet on the game that triggered the replay role without consuming credit again. Become.

  When the winning combination in the game is determined, the main control board 30 controls the payout device so as to pay out the number of game media (medals) corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, the main control board 30 receives an error signal from each board, executes error processing, and sends an error notification command.

  The sub control board 40 shown in FIG. 3 includes a sub CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, and a RAM 40c. The sub control board 40 executes display / effect control of each display unit such as the display unit 12c and the display effect unit 12d according to an instruction from the main control board 30, and also performs drive control of a drive unit (not shown) of each unit. To do.

(Configuration of main control board case)
Next, the main control board case 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4A is a schematic perspective view showing the main control board case 31 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  The main control board 30 is entirely covered by a main control board case 31 and is disposed on the inner wall of the rear surface side of the machine body 11 of the pachislot machine 10 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board case 31 includes a cover member 311 formed so as to cover the surface of the main control board 30 (the surface on which elements such as the CPU 30 a are mounted), and the main control board 30. And a tray member 312 formed so as to cover the back surface. 4B, the upper side of the figure corresponds to the front side of the main control board 30, and the lower side of FIG. 4 corresponds to the back side of the main control board 30.

  The tray member 312 includes a rectangular flat plate, and the main control board 30 is fixed on the flat plate of the tray member 312 (not shown). Further, the tray member 312 is fixed to the inner wall on the rear surface side of the machine main body 11 with the main control board 30 fixed (see FIG. 2).

  The cover member 311 is combined with the tray member 312. The cover member 311 and the tray member 312 cover and house each element such as the CPU 30a in the main control board 30 inside. A plurality of female connectors 33 to 37 used for connection to the sub control board 40 and the relay board 50 are disposed on the surface of the main control board 30. A circuit pattern (connection pattern / not shown) is formed on the back side of the main control board 30.

  Further, the cover member 311 and the tray member 312 can easily transmit an element such as a CPU 30a mounted on the surface of the main control board 30 or a circuit pattern (connection pattern) on the back side of the main control board 30 from the outside. Further, it is made of a highly transparent polycarbonate resin.

  Connector slits (through holes) 313 are formed on the lower edge and both side edges of the cover member 311 in accordance with the positions and shapes of the female connectors 33 to 37 disposed on the main control board 30. ing. Each female connector 33 to 37 protrudes outside the cover member 311 through each connector slit 313.

  The lower edge and the side edge of the cover member 311 are close to the surface of the main control board 30 with a slight gap. The clearance is set so that a jig such as a wire or a flat-blade screwdriver cannot be inserted from the outside of the cover member 311 through the connector slit 313 into the cover member 311 in which an element such as the CPU 30a is accommodated.

  In addition, the main control board case 31 in the present embodiment includes a driving screw 32 that can move only in the caulking and fixing direction. The peripheral surface of the shaft portion of the driving screw 32 has a plurality of filaments having a wider spiral pitch. Further, a plurality of linear portions of the shaft portion are formed larger than the diameter of the inner peripheral surface of the hole (not shown) on the receiving side of the driving screw 32. As a result, the shaft portion of the driving screw 32 bites into the inner peripheral surface of the hole portion on the receiving side of the screw. Therefore, after the main control board case 31 is fixed by caulking, a force resisting the force in the direction in which the driving screw 32 is pulled out acts, so that the main control board case 31 can be removed by loosening or removing the driving screw 32. Is configured to not.

  The driving screw 32 passes through the cover member 311 and the tray member 312 of the main control board case 31 and reaches the inner wall on the rear surface side of the machine body 11 to fix the main control board case 31 by caulking. As a result, the main control board 30 together with the main control board case 31 can be fixed to the machine body 11. The driving screw 32 can be tightened but cannot be loosened, so that the screw cannot be released. In other words, the main control board case 31 cannot be removed from the main body unless a third party destroys the main control board case 31.

  In this way, the main control board case 31 is formed without a gap into which a jig or the like enters, and it is difficult to open without destroying the main control board case 31, so that unauthorized modification to the main control board 30 can be prevented, Even if the main control board case 31 is destroyed, it is easy to find it, so that unauthorized modification to the main control board 30 can be prevented.

(Configuration of connector and connector lock member)
Next, the female connector 33, the male connector 38, and the connector lock members 331 and 332 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing the female connector 33 used for connecting the main control board 30 and the relay board 50 according to the first embodiment and the connector protective cover 70 before being attached. In FIG. 5, the cover member 311 and the cable 39 are not shown in their entirety, and a part of the illustration is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the female connector 33 shown in FIG. 5 connects the main control board 30 and the relay board 50. As described above, since the relay board 50 and the main control board 30 transmit and receive important information related to the results of the game in the pachislot machine 10 and the payout of medals, the fraudulent act (modified) , Exchange, etc.) should be avoided.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the female connector 33 disposed on the main control board 30 is fitted with a male connector 38 formed at one end of the cable 39 to enable transmission and reception of electrical signals. . The other end of the cable 39 with respect to one end on the male connector 38 side is connected to the relay board 50. The female connector 33 has a connector housing that accommodates the outer surface of the male connector 38. This connector housing has a fitting recess having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The end surface of the fitting recess opposite to the opening side is fixed to the main control board 30 by soldering, fitting, or the like, and thereby the entire female connector 33 is also fixed. On the other hand, the opening side of the fitting recess of the female connector 33 is provided with a plurality of connection terminals protruding toward the opening side (see FIG. 2).

  The male connector 38 is formed on the opposite side to one end connected to the relay board 50 side of the cable 39. The male connector 38 is formed in substantially the same shape as the fitting recess of the female connector 33 and is accommodated in the connector housing of the female connector 33. Further, the end surface of the male connector 38 is provided with a plurality of connection holes (not shown) to which the connection terminals of the female connector 33 are connected.

  As shown in FIGS. 4B and 5, connector lock members 331 and 332 are provided at both ends of the female connector 33. The connector lock member 331 and the like are pivotally supported by the female connector 33 on the main control board 30 side, and the distal end side thereof is moved away from the female connector 33 in the state shown in FIG. Yes. Further, the connector lock member 331 is rotated in a direction approaching the female connector 33 when the male connector 38 is fitted and connected to the female connector 33 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the male connector 38 is completely inserted into the female connector 33, the locking claws 333 of the connector lock members 331 and 332 are engaged with the upper surface of the male connector 38, and the female connector 33 and the male connector 33 are engaged. The connector 38 is locked and locked.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, engagement holes 335 to 338 are provided on both sides of the side surface on the distal end side of the connector lock members 331 and 332. In the engagement holes 335 to 338, a first cover piece 71 and a second cover piece 72 of the connector protection cover 70 to be described later (corresponding to an example of “first coupling piece” and “second coupling piece” in the present invention). The engaging convex portions 71b and 71c and the engaging convex portions 72b and 72c provided in the are engaged. These engagement holes 335 to 338 are for strengthening the positioning when the connector protective cover 70 is attached and the fixing after the connector protective cover 70 is attached.

(Configuration of connector protective cover)
Next, the connector protective cover 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a schematic plan view showing the cover member 311 and the connector protective cover 70 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6B is a schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. In FIG. 6, the cover member 311 and the cable 39 are not shown in their entirety, and a part of the illustration is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the connector protective cover 70 is composed of a first cover piece 71 and a second cover piece 72 formed of polycarbonate resin. The first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 are composed of the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72. A connector protective cover 70 is configured by surrounding the connector lock members 331 and 332 at both ends of the female connector 33 and combining them so as to cover the periphery thereof (see FIGS. 5 and 11).

The first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 are combined in the following manner. First, the first cut portion 71f formed at the end portion is inserted into the insertion hole 72h of the second cut portion 72f of the second cover piece 72 (see FIGS. 8 to 10). Next, the first cover piece 71 is rotated with the contact point of the inserted first cutout portion 71f and second cutout portion 72f as a fulcrum, and the engagement hook 71d of the first cover piece 71 is fixed to the second cover piece 72. It is accommodated in the recess 72d. At this time, the front end of the engaging hook 71d is hooked on the hooking portion 72e of the fixing recess 72d of the second cover piece 72, so that the first cover piece 71 is not detached from the second cover piece 72. Both are fixed and locked to each other (see FIGS. 11 and 12).
Hereinafter, the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 will be described.

<First cover piece>
The 1st cover piece 71 which comprises the connector protective cover 70 is provided with the flat plate-shaped member 71a as shown in FIG. An engagement hook 71d (corresponding to an example of the “ridge” in the present invention) as shown in FIG. 6A is provided on one end side of the planar portion of the plate-like member 71a. The engaging hook 71d protrudes from the plate-like member 71a so as to be substantially orthogonal, and the tip is bent and folded toward the plate-like member 71a, that is, formed into a bowl shape. The engaging hook 71d is accommodated in a fixing recess 72d (corresponding to an example of “a recess” and “a fixing recess” in the present invention) in the second cover piece 72 described later, and its tip is hooked on the hook 72e. Is done.

  Further, a step 71e as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A and 6C is provided at the other end of the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71 with respect to one end on the engagement hook 71d side. That is, the plate-like member 71a is formed in a flat plate shape, but the other end side is bent in the direction in which the engagement hook 71d protrudes and in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the plate-like member 71a. Furthermore, the other end side of the bent plate-like member 71a is again configured to be bent orthogonally toward the extending direction of the plate-like member 71a to form a step 71e (FIGS. 5 and 6A) ( C)). The length of the step 71e protruding in the protruding direction of the engagement hook 71d is at least the thickness of the second cutout 72f in the second cover piece 72 described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, a step 71e portion on the other end side of the plate member 71a is provided with a first cutout portion 71f extending in the same direction as the plate member 71a. . The width of the base portion (the length in the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction) in the first cut portion 71f is narrower than the other portions. Further, the first cut portion 71f is formed in a substantially rectangular shape and is formed with a corner on the tip side in the protruding direction as shown in FIG. This is to allow the first cut portion 71f to be smoothly inserted into the insertion hole 72h.

  The step 71e of the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71 has an engaging hook 71d of the first cover piece 71 as a second cover piece 72 with a contact point between a second cutout portion 72f and a first cutout portion 71f described later as a fulcrum. It is necessary to make it close to the fixed recess 72d. That is, if there is no step at the end of the plate-like member 71a on the first cutout portion 71f side, the engaging hook 71d becomes the fixed recess 72d even if the first cover piece 71 is rotated to the second cover piece 72 side. Before reaching, the first excision part 71f and the second excision part 72f abut against each other, and the first cover piece 71 can no longer approach the second cover piece 72.

  Therefore, a step 71e is provided in the plate-like member 71a in the present embodiment. As a result, even if the first cover piece 71 is rotated in the direction approaching the second cover piece 72 by the step 71e, the first cutout 71f is removed by the second cutout before the engagement hook 71d reaches the fixed recess 72d. It does not abut against the portion 72f (see FIG. 12C), and the connector protective cover 70 can be smoothly assembled.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, in the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71, the engagement hook 71d is disposed between the engagement hook 71d on one end side and the step 71e on the other end side. A pair of engaging convex portions 71b and 71c that protrude in the same direction as the protruding direction are provided. The engaging projection 71b is engaged with the engaging hole 335 when the connector protective cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332. Similarly, the engaging convex part 71c is accommodated in the engaging hole 337 and engaged at the time of mounting. Therefore, the engagement protrusions 71b and 71c are formed in a size matching the inner shape of the engagement holes 335 and 337 so as to be engageable with the engagement holes 335 and 337.

  One engagement convex portion 71b is provided at a position separated by a predetermined distance from the position of the engagement hook 71d. The predetermined distance refers to the thickness of the wall (fourth surface described later) located on the center side of the fixed recess 72d among the four walls constituting the fixed recess 72d in the second cover piece 72 described later, and the connector lock. The distance is at least longer than the total length of the thickness from the end edge of the member 331 (the left end of the connector lock member 331 in FIG. 5) to the engagement hole 335.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, in the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71, the other engagement convex portion 71c is separated by a predetermined distance from the position of the engagement convex portion 71b. Provided at the other end side position. This predetermined distance is substantially the same distance as the distance between the engagement hole 335 and the engagement hole 337 when the connector lock member 331 is fixed as shown in FIG. 5 (see FIG. 12C).

  The engaging projections 71b and 71c are used for positioning when the first cover piece 71 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332. Further, the engaging projections 71b and 71c ensure that the connector protective cover 70 is fixed to the connector lock members 331 and 332 after the connector protective cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332, respectively. Further, even if the connector protective cover 70 after attachment is moved in a direction away from the connector lock members 331 and 332, the engagement convex portions 71b and 71c can be locked and removed by the engagement holes 335 and 337. It becomes difficult.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the plate-like member 71 a in the first cover piece 71 is formed so as to bulge so that the portion slightly on the center side of the step 71 e is wider than the width of the other portions. This width is a width that is at least wider than the width of the insertion hole 72 h in the second cutout portion 72 f of the second cover piece 72. When the first excision portion 71f is inserted into the insertion hole 72h in the second cover piece 72, if the insertion hole 72h enters the portion of the plate-like member 71a, the engagement hook 71d is not aligned with the position of the fixing recess 72d. The position of the first cut portion 71f must be adjusted. Therefore, by forming the stepped portion 71e side of the plate-like member 71a to bulge, when the first cut portion 71f is inserted through the insertion hole 72h, the bulging portion is locked to the edge of the insertion hole 72h. Thus, the plate-like member 71a can be prevented from entering the insertion hole 72h.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B, the first cover piece 71 is an upper surface cover that protrudes from one side in the longitudinal direction of the plate-like member 71a in the same direction as the engagement hook 71d and the engagement protrusions 71b and 71c. 71g is provided. The upper surface cover 71g is connected to the upper surface of the male connector 38 (mainly connected to the female connector 33 together with the second cover piece 72 described later) when the connector protective cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332. The surface opposite to the control board 30 side) is covered.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6A, the upper surface cover 71g has a size substantially the same as that of the hook at a position corresponding to a hook (not shown) in the upper surface cover 72g in the second cover piece 72 described later. Holes are provided. When the connector protective cover 70 is assembled, the hook engages with the hole, and the upper surface cover 71g and the upper surface cover 72g are locked and fixed, and assists in fixing the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72. To do.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, from the side of the plate-like member 71a on the side of the engagement hook 71d that faces one side of the plate-like member 71a where the upper surface cover 71g is formed. A hook cover 71h is provided so as to be substantially parallel to the upper surface cover 71g and orthogonal to the plate-like member 71a. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the hook cover 71h is sized so as to cover the entire surface of the engagement hook 71d on the main control board 30 side (Y direction in FIG. 6B). Is done. When the connector protective cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332, the hook cover 71h, the fixing recess 72d of the second cover piece 72 described later, and the plate-like member 71a cover the entire engaging hook 71d. Become.

  Therefore, after the connector protective cover 70 is attached, the hooking state of the engagement hook 71d and the second cover piece 72 described later is illegally released using a wire or other jig without breaking the connector protective cover 70. Can be prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71 is such that the side on which the hook cover 71h is provided is partly cut out between the engaging convex portions 71b and 71c. The width is narrow. When the connector protective cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332, the cable 39 bulges from the side of the male connector 38 shown in FIG.

  By cutting out the plate-like member 71a in this way. It is possible to prevent the cable 39 bulging from the male connector 38 and the plate-like member 71a from overlapping when the connector protective cover 70 is attached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the distance between the inner wall of the connector protective cover 70 and the connector lock members 331 and 332 from being increased by the thickness of the cable 39 that bulges. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which unauthorized modification or the like is performed by a jig or the like from the gap between the connector protection cover 70 and the connector lock members 331 and 332.

<Second cover piece>
Next, the 2nd cover piece 72 which comprises the other of the connector protective cover 70 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second cover piece 72 includes a flat plate-like member 72 a (corresponding to an example of “first surface” in the present invention). Similar to the plate-like member 71 a of the first cover piece 71, the plate-like member 72 a also includes engagement convex portions 72 b and 72 c that engage with the engagement holes 336 and 338. Further, the length between the engaging projections 72b and 72c is also formed at the same interval as the interval between the engaging holes 336 and 338. Further, the plate-like member 72a has a narrow width between the engaging projections 72b and 72c so as not to overlap with the cable 39 bulging from the side surface of the male connector 38, like the plate-like member 71a in the first cover piece 71. It is cut out so that it becomes (FIG. 5).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an upper surface cover 72g (corresponding to an example of the “second surface” in the present invention) is formed from one side in the longitudinal direction of the plate member 72a so as to be orthogonal to the plate member 72a. The The upper surface cover 72g is provided with a hook (not shown) that engages with the hole of the upper surface cover 71g of the first cover piece 71 on the surface on the main control board 30 side (lower side in FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIG. 5, a fixing recess 72 d for receiving the engagement hook 71 d of the first cover piece 71 is provided at the end of the plate-like member 72 a of the second cover piece 72 on the engagement protrusion 72 b side. Yes. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6C, the fixed recess 72d is formed so as to be recessed from the end edge side of the upper surface cover 72g toward the plate-like member 72a. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the fixed recess 72d is configured to be surrounded by four surfaces.

  Of these four surfaces, the first surface is a surface of the plate-like member 72a on the side where the engaging convex portions 72b and 72c are formed, and is a part of the end portion on the engaging convex portion 72b side. The second surface is a surface of the upper surface cover 72g on the main control board 30 side (Y direction side in FIG. 6B) and is a part of the end portion side on the engagement convex portion 72b side. The third surface and the fourth surface are orthogonal to the first and second surfaces and are disposed so as to face each other. That is, the third surface is continuously formed so as to be orthogonal to the edge of the plate-like member 72a and the edge of the upper surface cover 72g. The fourth surface is formed at a position separated from the third surface by a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance is a length that allows the engagement hook 71d of the first cover piece 71 to be accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6C, a latching portion 72e protruding toward the third surface side is formed at the edge of the fourth surface on the direction side where the engaging convex portion 72b protrudes. It is formed. The length by which the latching portion 72e protrudes in the direction of the third surface is such a length that the tip of the engagement hook 71d is latched. Further, a frame 72k that protrudes to the third surface as shown in FIG. 5 is provided from the opposite side (main control board 30 side) to the second surface of the latching portion 72e.

  The frame 72k is stretched between the fourth surface and the third surface as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6C. The frame 72k has a gap between the hook cover 71h of the connector protection cover 70 and the fixing recess 72d after the connector protection cover 70 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332, and from this portion, a wire or a jig is provided. Even if it is attempted to release the latching between the engagement hook 71d and the latching portion 72e by inserting a tool, it is possible for the frame 72k to inhibit the act and prevent an illegal act.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6B and 6C, in the second cover piece 72, at the end edge of the plate-like member 72a on the engaging convex portion 72c side (opposite side of the fixed concave portion 72d), A side cover 72m is provided so as to cover the side surface of the connector lock member 332 (corresponding to an example of “third side surface” or “fourth side surface” in the present invention) so as to be orthogonal to the upper surface cover 72g and the plate-like member 72a. The connector lock member 332 and the like cannot be accessed from the side cover 72m portion.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (A) and 6 (C), the second cover piece 72 is continuous with the upper surface cover 72g, is orthogonal to the upper surface cover 72g and the side surface cover 72m, and is parallel to the plate member 72a. A projecting second excision 72f is provided. On the edges (a pair of sides) in the protruding direction of the second cutout 72f, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B, the plate-like member 72a side (opposite to the protruding direction of the engaging protrusion 72c). A pair of edge portions 72n projecting toward is provided. The space between the pair of edge portions 72n is formed so as to be wider than at least the width of the first cut portion 71f. After the connector protective cover 70 is assembled by the edge portion 72n (see FIGS. 12 and 13), there is no room for inserting a jig or the like between the first cutout portion 71f and the second cutout portion 72f. The connector protective cover 70 is illegally disassembled by shifting the 71f and the second cutout portion 72f with a jig or the like, and the male connector 38 and the like cannot be accessed.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6C, an insertion hole 72h extending in the width direction of the second cutout 72f is formed at the base of the second cutout 72f. The length of the insertion hole 72h extending in the width direction is a length that allows at least the first cut portion 71f to be inserted. The first cut portion 71f is inserted through the insertion hole 72h.

(Connector protection cover installation process)
Next, the connector protective cover 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7 to 12. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment, the first cover piece before attachment, and the second cover piece after attachment. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment, the first cover piece just before attachment, and the second cover piece after attachment. FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment, the first cover piece 71 when the first cut portion 71f is inserted, and the second cover piece 72 after being attached.

  FIG. 10A is a schematic plan view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment, the first cover piece 71 when the first cutout portion 71f is inserted, and the second cover piece 72 after being attached. FIG. 10B is a schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment and the connector protective cover 70 after being mounted and locked. FIG. 12A is a schematic plan view showing the female connector 33 according to the first embodiment and the second cover piece after being mounted and locked. FIG. 12B is a schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. FIG. 12C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. In FIG. 6, the cover member 311 and the cable 39 are not shown in their entirety, and a part of the illustration is omitted.

  In the following description, a process of attaching the second cover piece 72 to the connector lock members 331 and 332 prior to the first cover piece 71 will be described as an example. However, in the connector protection cover 70 according to the present embodiment, the first cover It is also possible to attach the connector protective cover 70 by the process of attaching the piece 71 first.

  As shown in FIG. 5, before the connector protective cover 70 is attached, the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 are not attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332, and the connector lock members 331 and 332 are released. Thus, the male connector 38 can be released from the female connector 33.

  First, from the state shown in FIG. 5, the second cover piece 72 is attached as shown in FIG. At this time, the engaging convex portion 72 b of the second cover piece 72 is engaged with the engaging hole 336 of the connector lock member 331, and the engaging convex portion 72 c is engaged with the engaging hole 338 of the connector lock member 332.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 7, the first cover piece 71 is tilted so that the first cut portion 71f can be inserted into the insertion hole 72h of the second cover piece 72 as shown in FIG.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 8, the first cut portion 71 f of the first cover piece 71 is inserted into the insertion hole 72 h of the second cover piece 72 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (A) and (B). At this time, the bulged portion on the step 71e side of the plate-like member 71a of the first cover piece 71 contacts the edge of the insertion hole 72h so that the first cover piece 71 is not inserted deeper than the step 71e portion. It is configured. Therefore, the first cover piece 71 is not inserted more than necessary into the insertion hole 72h of the second cover piece 72, and it is possible to avoid a complicated operation such as position adjustment when the engaging hook 71d is accommodated in the fixed recess 72d. It is.

  Next, from the state shown in FIG. 9, the first cover piece 71 is rotated with the contact portion between the first cut portion 71f of the first cover piece 71 and the insertion hole 72h of the second cover piece 72 as a fulcrum. And as shown to FIG. 12 (A)-(C), the engagement hook 71d in the 1st cover piece 71 is accommodated in the fixed recessed part 72d. When the work is completed as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 12C, the engagement hook 71d of the first cover piece 71 is hooked to the hook 72e in the fixed recess 72d. Then, the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 are fixed, and the connector protective cover 70 and the connector lock members 331 and 332 are fixed.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12B, the connector protective cover 70 covers the entire connector lock members 331 and 332 including the contact points between the locking claws 333 of the connector lock members 331 and 332 and the male connector 38. Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, the connector protective cover 70 covers the whole so that no gap is formed between the connector protective cover 70 and the connector lock members 331 and 332. Therefore, it is difficult to insert a jig or the like from the gap.

  When the connector protective cover 70 is locked as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12A to 12C, the locked state cannot be released unless the first cutout portion 71f and the second cutout portion 72f are cut off. Further, since the connector protective cover 70 covers not only the connector lock members 331 and 332 but also the contact points between the locking claws 333 of the connector lock members 331 and 332 and the male connector 38, the connector protective cover 70 is demolished. Unless it is, it is difficult to release the connection between the female connector 33 and the male connector 38.

(Removal process of connector protective cover)
Next, the removal process of the connector protective cover 70 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a schematic perspective view showing the main control board case 31 and the connector protective cover 70 before excision in the first embodiment. FIG. 13B is a schematic perspective view showing the main control board case 31 and the connector protective cover 70 after excision in the first embodiment. In FIG. 13, the cable 39 is not shown in its entirety, and is partially omitted.

  When both the first cutout portion 71f and the second cutout portion 72f are cut as shown in FIG. 13B from the state in which the connector protective cover 70 is attached as shown in FIG. 13A, the first cover piece 71 is cut. Since the fixed state of the second cover piece 72 is released, the first cover piece 71 can be detached from the second cover piece 72 and the locked state of the connector lock members 331 and 332 can be released as shown in FIG. It becomes.

  In this way, when performing maintenance or replacement of the connector or the main control board 30, it is only necessary to cut the first cutout portion 71f and the second cutout portion 72f of the connector protective cover 70 together with a jig or the like. Can do. Therefore, the operation can be easily performed.

(effect)
The effects of the pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment described above will be described.

  In the pachi-slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the relay board 50 connected to the start lever 17 and the like and the main control board 30 are connected by fitting the male connector 38 to the female connector 33, and this connection is fixed. Connector locking members 331 and 332 are provided. A connector protective cover 70 that covers and locks the entire connector lock members 331 and 332 so as not to generate a gap is provided. Further, the connector protective cover 70 can be unlocked by cutting off the first cutout portion 71f and the second cutout portion 72f at one end thereof.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the connector lock members 331 and 332 are protected so that cables and connectors used for connection between the relay board 50 and the main control board 30 are not illegally removed. In addition, when the connector protective cover 70 is broken and the connector is detached, it is possible to easily find the removal action and to prevent damage in the game hall.

  Further, the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment cuts off one end (the first cut-out portion 71f and the second cut-out portion 72f) of the connector protective cover 70 when the male connector 38, the main control board 30, and the relay board 50 are replaced. By doing so, the connector protective cover 70 can be removed. Therefore, the male connector 38 must be removed from the female connector 33 during maintenance of the pachislot machine 10 or replacement of the game model by the game hall side, but the connector protective cover 70 can be easily removed, improving the efficiency of maintenance and replacement work. It is possible to improve.

  Furthermore, since the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment can remove the connector protective cover 70 by excising one end of the connector protective cover 70, the connector protective cover 70 is unlocked when the connector protective cover 70 is unlocked. A situation where the connector is damaged together with the cover 70 can be prevented.

(Modification)
In the pachi-slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control board case 31 is fixed to the inner wall on the rear side of the machine body 11 of the pachi-slot machine 10 as shown in FIG. 2, and as shown in FIG. The first excision part 71f and the second excision part 72f are attached so as to face the lower side of the pachislot machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the connector protective cover 70 is attached and locked, the first excision part 71f and the second excision part 72f may be configured to face upward of the pachislot machine 10.

  According to such a configuration, when the main control board case 31 is attached to the upper side in the machine body 11 of the pachislot machine 10 as shown in FIG. Since the number of members is small, the removal process of the connector protective cover 70 can be performed more easily.

  In the connector protective cover 70 of the pachi-slot machine 10 in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a first cutout portion 71 f and a step 71 e on the side to be inserted into the first cover piece 71 are formed and inserted into the second cover piece 72. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the second cutout portion 72f and the insertion hole 72h are formed. For example, the second cutout portion 72f and the insertion hole 72h on the side to be inserted into the first cover piece 71 are formed, and the first cutout portion 71f and the step 71e on the side to be inserted into the second cover piece 72 having the fixed recess 72d are formed. May be configured.

  Even with such a configuration, the connector protective cover 70 can be easily removed during maintenance of the pachislot machine 10 or replacement of a game model by the game hall side, and the efficiency of maintenance and replacement work can be improved.

  In the pachi-slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, connector lock members 331 and 332 for fixing the connection between the male connector 38 and the female connector 33 are formed at both ends of the female connector 33, and the connector lock member 331 Although the engagement holes 335 to 338 that engage with the engagement protrusions 71b, 71c, 72b, and 72c of the connector protection cover 70 are formed in the 332, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the female connector 33 may be provided with an engagement hole, and the engagement convex portion of the connector protective cover 70 may be engaged with the engagement hole.

  According to such a configuration, even the female connector 33 in which the connector lock members 331 and 332 are not provided can be covered and locked by the connector protective cover 70.

  In the pachislot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the connector protective cover 70 is formed with engaging projections 71b, 71c, 72b, 72c, and the connector lock members 331, 332 are formed with engaging holes 335-338. However, you may comprise so that this convex part and an engagement hole may be replaced.

  Moreover, although the case where the connector protective cover 70 is applied to the pachislot machine 10 has been described in the present embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to so-called parrot machines, pachinko machines, and the like.

[Second Embodiment]
(Constitution)
Next, the connector protective cover 70 of the pachi-slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The pachi-slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the structure of the connector protective cover, and the other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. Accordingly, only the differences of the connector protective cover 70 from the first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The description of other configurations is omitted.

  FIG. 14A is a schematic plan view showing the cover member 311 according to the second embodiment and the connector protective cover 70 before being attached. FIG. 14B is a schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. FIG. 14C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 14A to 14C, a part of the cable 39 and the cover member 311 are shown, and the other parts are not shown.

  The connector protective cover 70 according to the second embodiment is also constituted by a first cover piece 71 and a second cover piece 72. As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, the first embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that an engagement hook 71k and a hook cover 71m are first provided also in the first cutout portion 71f, and further in the second cutout portion 72f. Is not the insertion hole 72h but the fixing recess 72p. The engagement hook 71k has the same configuration as the engagement hook 71d. The fixed recess 72p has the same configuration as the fixed recess 72d.

  In the second embodiment, since the first cut portion 71f is not inserted into the insertion hole 72h, the stepped portion 71e and the bulging portion are not provided in the plate-like member 71a.

  In the connector protective cover 70 according to the second embodiment, either the first cover piece 71 or the second cover piece 72 is attached to the connector lock members 331 and 332. Next, the other is attached, the engaging hook 71d is received and fixed in the fixing recess 72d, the engaging hook 71k is received and fixed in the fixing recess 72p, and the first cover piece 71 and the second cover piece 72 are fixed. Then, the connector protection cover 70 and the connector lock members 331 and 332 are locked.

  When the lock of the connector protection cover 70 is released and the connector protection cover 70 is removed from the connector lock members 331 and 332, both the first excision part 71f and the second excision part 72f are excised.

  Even with such a configuration, the connector protective cover 70 can be easily removed during maintenance of the pachislot machine 10 or replacement of a game model by the game hall side, and the efficiency of maintenance and replacement work can be improved.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 10 of the second embodiment, the connector lock members 331 and 332 are protected so that cables and connectors used for connecting the relay board 50 and the main control board 30 are not illegally removed. In addition, it is possible to easily detect the removal action, and it is possible to avoid damage in the game hall.

  Furthermore, since the pachislot machine 10 of this embodiment can remove the connector protective cover 70 by excising one end of the connector protective cover 70, the connector protective cover 70 is unlocked when the connector protective cover 70 is unlocked. A situation where the connector is damaged together with the cover 70 can be prevented.

It is a schematic front view of the pachi-slot machine concerning a 1st embodiment. It is the schematic front view which looked at the internal structure in the main body of a pachislot machine from the front in the state where the front door of the pachislot machine concerning a 1st embodiment was opened. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the control system of the pachislot machine concerning 1st Embodiment. (A) It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main control board case concerning 1st Embodiment. (B) It is AA sectional drawing in FIG. 4 (A). It is a schematic perspective view which shows the female connector used for the connection of the main control board and relay board | substrate concerning 1st Embodiment, and the connector protective cover before attachment. (A) It is a schematic plan view which shows the cover member concerning 1st Embodiment, and the connector protective cover before attachment. (B) It is the schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. 6 (A). (C) It is BB sectional drawing in FIG.6 (B). It is a schematic perspective view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, the 1st cover piece before attachment, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, the 1st cover piece just before attachment, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment. It is a schematic perspective view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, and the 1st cover piece when the 1st excision part is penetrated, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment. (A) It is a schematic plan view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, and the 1st cover piece when the 1st excision part is penetrated, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment. (B) It is the schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. 6 (A). It is a schematic perspective view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment and a lock | rock. (A) It is a schematic plan view which shows the female connector concerning 1st Embodiment, and the 2nd cover piece after attachment and a lock | rock. (B) It is the schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. (C) It is CC sectional drawing in FIG. 12 (B). (A) It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main control board case in 1st Embodiment, and the connector protective cover before excision. (B) It is a schematic perspective view which shows the main control board case in 1st Embodiment, and the connector protective cover after excision. (A) It is a schematic plan view which shows the cover member concerning 2nd Embodiment, and the connector protective cover before attachment. (B) It is the schematic side view seen from the arrow X direction of FIG. 14 (A). (C) It is DD sectional drawing in FIG.14 (B).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachislot machine 11 Machine body 12 Front door 13 Medal insertion slot 14 BET button 15 MAXBET button 16 Credit button 17 Start lever 18 Stop button 19 Rotating reel 30 Main control board 30a / 40a / 50a CPU
30b / 40b / 50b ROM
30c / 40c / 50c RAM
30d random number generator 31 main control board case 32 driving screw 33 to 37 female connector 38 male connector 39 cable 40 sub control board 50 relay board 70 connector protective cover 71 first cover piece 71a / 72a plate-like member 71b / 71c / 72b / 72c Engaging convex part 71d / 71k Engaging hook 71e Step 71f First cut part 71g / 72g Top cover 71h / 71m Hook cover 72 Second cover piece 72d / 72p Fixing concave part 72e Hook part 72h Insertion hole 72k Frame 72m Side cover 72n Edge 311 Cover member 331/332 Connector lock member

Claims (9)

A gaming machine comprising a control board and another control board housed in a board case attached to the machine body,
A first connector provided at a cable end extending from the other control board;
Provided at the edge of the control board, exposed through a slit formed in the board case, and electrically connected between the control board and another control board by fitting the first connector. A second connector formed;
A fixing mechanism for fixing a fitting state of the first connector and the second connector;
The fixing mechanism is unlocked by surrounding and closing at least the fixing mechanism, and indirectly or directly engaging and locking at least one of the second connector and the fixing mechanism. And a connector protection member having a cutout formed thinner than the other part in the vicinity of at least one end,
The connector protection member is capable of releasing the closed state of the connector protection member by at least cutting the cut portion;
A gaming machine characterized by An engagement hole for the engagement with the connector protection member is formed in the fixing mechanism,
The connector protection member is formed with an engaging convex portion that engages with the engaging hole at a position corresponding to the engaging hole, and the engaging convex portion is engaged with each of the engaging holes, and Preventing the contact from the outside of the connector protection member to the fixing mechanism by locking and fixing the fixing mechanism and the connector protection member;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The connector protection member is
A first coupling piece covering a first side surface of the fixing mechanism along a longitudinal direction of the second connector;
A second side surface of the fixing mechanism is covered at a position facing the first coupling piece across the fixing mechanism, and the second side of the second connector is orthogonal to the first coupling piece at both ends of the second connector. A second coupling piece that covers the side surface of the third side and the fourth side surface, and further covers an upper surface of the fixing mechanism that is opposite to the connection surface side of the control board and the second connector.
The first coupling piece and the second coupling piece are combined to surround the fixing mechanism;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: A convex portion formed at one end in the longitudinal direction of the first coupling piece or the second coupling piece;
The other coupling piece that is combined with the first coupling piece or the second coupling piece formed with the convex portion is formed at a position corresponding to the convex portion, and is engaged with and fixed to the convex portion. A recess,
The first excision part constituting one of the excision parts is formed at the other end with respect to one end where the convex part is formed in the first coupling piece or the second coupling piece,
The second excision part that constitutes the other of the excision part has an insertion hole that is formed to be slightly larger than the width and thickness of the first excision part so that the first excision part can be inserted, and the other Formed on the other end of the coupling piece with respect to the one end where the recess is formed,
The first coupling piece or the second coupling piece is rotatable with respect to the other coupling piece, with the inserted first excision and the edge of the insertion hole as a fulcrum;
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The first coupling piece includes a plate-like member provided with a first convex portion that constitutes one of the engaging convex portions, a flange protruding from one end, and a first portion that constitutes one of the cut portions at the other end. 1 excision part,
The second coupling piece includes a second convex portion that constitutes the other of the engaging convex portions, a second excised portion that constitutes the other of the excised portion and projects from one end edge, and the second excised portion. The insertion hole that is provided and allows insertion of the first excision part and the other edge of the other side opposite to the second excision part side are engaged by engaging the tip of the collar part A concave fixed recess that restricts the detachment of the flange, on the second side surface,
When the first excision part is inserted into the insertion hole, the first coupling piece is connected to the second coupling with a contact portion between the first excision part and the second excision part in the insertion hole as a fulcrum. The first coupling piece and the second coupling piece are combined by being able to rotate with respect to the piece and engaging the flange with the fixed recess,
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The fixing mechanism is provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the second connector, and has the engagement hole in each.
The first coupling piece is formed on the plate-like member that covers the first side surface and is formed on the plate-like member, constitutes one of the engagement convex portions, and has the same interval as each of the engagement holes, A first convex portion that projects so as to substantially match the shape of the opening portion and inner wall of each engagement hole, and a tip that is formed to project from one end of the surface of the plate-like member, and the tip is folded back in a direction different from the projecting direction. A flange part, and a first cutout part constituting one of the cutout parts on the same surface of the plate-like member as the flange part and the other end opposite to the flange part,
The second coupling piece is formed on the first surface covering the second side surface and the first surface, constitutes the other of the engagement convex portions, and at the same interval as each of the engagement holes. A second convex portion that substantially matches the shape of the opening portion and the inner wall of the engagement hole, a second surface that is orthogonal to the first surface and covers the upper surface, and orthogonal to the first and second surfaces And a third surface and a fourth surface formed so as to face each other and covering the third side surface and the fourth side surface, parallel to the first surface and projecting from the third surface, A second excision portion constituting the other, an insertion hole provided in the second excision portion and formed to be slightly larger than the width and thickness of the first excision portion, so that the first excision portion can be inserted; Provided on the fourth surface side so that the collar can be accommodated and the edge of the collar is accommodated by engaging the tip of the collar. And a fixing recess for restricting the,
By inserting the first excision part of the first coupling piece into the insertion hole of the second coupling piece, the first coupling piece or the edge with the first excision part and the edge of the insertion hole as a fulcrum The coupling piece is rotatable with respect to the other coupling piece, and the distal end of the flange portion is engaged with the fixing recess of the second coupling piece, whereby the first coupling piece and the second coupling piece are Coupled and the rotation is restricted,
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The first coupling piece constitutes a plate-like member provided with a first convex portion constituting one of the engaging convex portions, a first flange projecting from one end, and one of the cut portions at the other end A first excision part, and a second flange projecting from the tip of the first excision part toward the second coupling piece combined with the first coupling piece,
The second coupling piece includes a second convex portion that constitutes the other of the engaging convex portions, a second excised portion that constitutes the other of the excised portion and protrudes from one edge, and the second excised portion A first fixing recess that is formed at a position corresponding to the second collar and that engages the tip of the second collar and restricts the engagement of the engaged second collar; and the first A second portion that is formed on a side opposite to the fixed recess side and corresponding to the first flange portion and that engages with a tip of the second flange portion to restrict the engagement of the engaged second flange portion. 2 engaging recesses on the second side surface side,
The first coupling piece and the second coupling piece are coupled by engaging the first flange with the first fixing recess and engaging the second collar with the second fixing recess. That
The gaming machine according to claim 3. The control board is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the bottom surface of the casing of the gaming machine, and is covered and protected by a board cover,
The second connector is disposed adjacent to the outside of the substrate cover and is disposed so that the longitudinal direction is orthogonal to the bottom surface,
The connector protection member surrounds the fixing mechanism such that the cut portion of the connector protection member faces upward;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A control board housed in a board case attached to the airframe; another control board; a first connector provided at a cable end extending from the other control board; and the board case provided at an edge of the control board. And a second connector exposed through a slit formed in the gaming machine, wherein the first connector and the second connector are fitted together to make electrical connection between both control boards,
At least a part of the second connector and the first connector are surrounded and closed, and the second connector is disposed at a position closer to the base side of the second connector than a joint portion between the first connector and the second connector. The first connector and the second connector are fixed by being indirectly or directly engaged with each other, thereby restricting the release of the fitted state, and at least near one end. A connector protection member having a cut portion formed thinner than the portion of
The connector protection member is capable of releasing the closed state of the connector protection member by at least cutting away the cut portion;
A gaming machine characterized by

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