JP2009178283A - Outer frame body for game machine and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an outer frame body for a game machine capable of preventing scratches and damages during handling such as game machine transfer, making scratches inconspicuous, improving handling aptitude and preventing the merchandise value decline of the game machine, and to provide the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A case body frame 4 of the Pachinko game machine 2 has an upper surface member 20, a lower surface member 22, a right side face member 21, and a connecting member 25 connecting the right side face member 21 and at least one of the upper surface member 20 and the lower surface member 22 and provided with a projection part 25a projected more than a side face 21a in a connected state, and presents a roughly square tubular shape by the upper surface member 20, the lower surface member 22 and left and right side face members 21 and 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an outer frame for a gaming machine and a gaming machine, and in particular, a gaming machine with improved handling suitability by preventing damage or scratching during handling of a gaming machine, etc. or making it inconspicuous. The present invention relates to an outer frame body for use.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a bullet ball is flowed down a game area (an area formed on or near the game board surface for realizing a game or production by the flow of the ball). In the course of the flow, the ball rolls while colliding with an obstacle nail (also referred to as a gauge) or impeller in the game area, and the flow direction changes. As a result, if a ball wins various winning holes arranged on the game area, a predetermined prize ball is paid out. On the other hand, if a ball flows into the out port without winning any prize hole, no prize ball is paid out. . The player enjoys the game by demonstrating his / her skill in the ball or using the chance of the ball flowing down and expecting to win a prize and give away a prize ball.

  Such a pachinko machine is configured so that the entire device is surrounded by a plurality of frames, smooth flow of the ball, prevention of unauthorized access to the game board by the player, improved installation in the pachinko hall, maintenance Various functions such as improved performance are realized. For example, the outermost frame has a housing frame to be attached to the gaming machine installation island, and the machine frame that is pivotally supported so as to swing back and forth with respect to the housing frame and holds the gaming board is located inside or in front of the housing frame. The frame of the pachinko machine is configured by having a front frame pivotally supported by the machine frame so as to swing back and forth in front of the machine frame.

  The housing frame of such a pachinko machine is configured so that, for example, four long-side members are connected vertically and horizontally to form a substantially rectangular tube shape, and various mechanical components can be arranged on the inside thereof. (For example, refer to FIG. 1 of Patent Document 1). Here, the square tube shape is a shape in which a rectangular parallelepiped shape is formed as a whole and the front and rear surfaces thereof are opened through a rectangular cross section, in other words, the cylindrical cross section is changed from a circle to a quadrangle.

  Pachinko machines are assembled at an assembly plant and then transported to a pachinko hall (amusement store) for installation. At that time, the casing frame located at the outermost shell may be handled in an exposed state. On the other hand, pachinko machines in the assembled state are relatively heavy, so they cannot be easily carried and may be relatively difficult to transport and handle. As a result, when the pachinko machine 2 is transported, for example, the housing frame may be slid and moved while being in contact with the floor or the like at the handling site.

  A pachinko machine generally has a vertically long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. Therefore, in handling, it is often handled in a lying state in order to ensure its stability. For example, when the housing frame is slid and moved while being in contact with the floor or the like, the movement is often performed with the side surface (longer surface) of the housing frame facing down.

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  However, if the exposed housing frame is slid in contact with the floor or the like, the housing frame and the floor or the like may be rubbed and the housing frame may be scratched. Since the frame is a frame that is almost invisible to the player after the pachinko machine is installed on the game machine installation island in the pachinko hall, there is a possibility that it will not be a big problem even if it is scratched.

  However, scratches attached during handling may reduce the commercial value of the pachinko machine. For this reason, it is necessary to handle the pachinko machine with care to avoid scratching as much as possible. However, it is difficult to handle a pachinko machine that is relatively heavy as a whole so as not to damage the housing frame. Will fall. Therefore, there has been a demand for a proposal that makes it difficult for the housing frame to be scratched even if normal handling is performed without reducing the work efficiency, and makes the housing frame less noticeable even if scratched.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and prevents scratching or breakage during handling such as transporting a gaming machine, and also makes it inconspicuous and is suitable for handling. It is an exemplary problem to provide an outer frame body and a gaming machine for a gaming machine that can improve a game value and prevent a reduction in the commercial value of the gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, an outer frame for a gaming machine as an exemplary aspect of the present invention includes an upper surface member that constitutes an upper surface, a lower surface member that constitutes a lower surface, a side member that constitutes a side surface, The side member and at least one of the upper surface member and the lower surface member, and a connecting member having a protruding portion that protrudes from the side surface in the connected state, and is substantially square by the upper surface member, the lower surface member, and the side member. It has a cylindrical shape.

  Since the protruding portion of the connecting member protrudes from the side surface, only the protruding portion can be brought into contact with the floor or the like when placed on the floor or the like with the side surface down. Therefore, even if the game machine is moved on the floor or the like with the side face down, it is possible to prevent the portions other than the protruding portion from being damaged or scratched. Since scratched parts concentrate on the protruding portion, scratches can be made inconspicuous, and a reduction in the commercial value of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  Even if there is a scratch on the protruding part, the scratch is inconspicuous, so there is no need to handle it with undue care, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of handling and transporting the gaming machine. It can contribute to the improvement of the handling ability of the machine.

  Note that here, the gaming machine typically means a pachinko machine, but of course is a concept including a pachislot machine, other game machines, and the like. The outer frame body in the pachinko machine or the pachislot machine means, for example, a housing frame that is disposed on the outermost wall and attached to the gaming machine installation island. Further, the upper surface, the lower surface, and the side surface mean the upper and lower surfaces and the side surface of the gaming machine in the installed state. As the side member of the outer frame body, an extruded material or a drawing material typically made of a metal such as aluminum can be applied. Thereby, effects such as securing strength, weight reduction, and cost reduction can be exhibited, but of course, wood or resin may be used as a material.

  Since the upper surface member and the lower surface member are driven and fixed to the gaming machine installation island using a nail or the like, it is relatively difficult to reuse even when the housing frame is used. However, since the side members are not nailed or the like, they are naturally easy to reuse. In addition, if the side member is made of aluminum or the like, the suitability for reuse can be further improved from the viewpoints of strength, service life, corrosion resistance, and the like. By applying the present invention, scratches on the side members can be prevented and the scratches can be made inconspicuous. Therefore, even when the side members are reused, the product value can be prevented from being reduced, and the side members can be reused. Usability can be improved.

  The edge part of the side member in the outline frame may be covered with the connection member.

  For example, if an extruded aluminum material is used for the side member, the side surface of the outer frame body can be configured with high strength, light weight and low cost. If the extruded material is cut into a side member, burrs may occur at the end (cut portion), but the end of the side member is covered with a connecting member, so that the exposure of burrs is prevented. Can do. Therefore, the outer frame body can be made safe. In particular, if the end of the protrusion of the side member is covered with the protrusion of the connecting member, higher safety can be ensured.

  An outer frame for a gaming machine as another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes an upper surface member that constitutes an upper surface, a lower surface member that constitutes a lower surface, and a side member that constitutes a side surface. An outer frame body for a gaming machine in which a side member, a lower surface member, and a side member are connected to each other to form a substantially rectangular tube shape, and at least one of an end portion of the upper surface member and an end portion of the lower surface member is It is characterized by being connected to protrude from the side surface.

  Since at least one of the end portion of the upper surface member or the end portion of the lower surface member protrudes from the side surface member, when placed on the floor or the like with the side surface facing down, the end portion of the upper surface member or the lower surface member Only the end can be brought into contact with the floor or the like. Therefore, even if the game machine is moved on the floor or the like with the side face down, it is possible to suppress damage or scratching of portions other than the end portion. Since scratched parts are concentrated at the end, scratches can be made inconspicuous, and a reduction in the commercial value of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  Even if there is a scratch on this end, the scratch is inconspicuous, so there is no need to handle it with undue care, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of handling and installation of the gaming machine, It can contribute to the improvement of the handling aptitude of the gaming machine.

  In the outer frame, the side member has a protrusion that protrudes at least near both ends of the side surface, and the protrusion has a rail groove formed along the longitudinal direction of the side member. May be.

  Since the side member has a protrusion formed so as to protrude from the side surface, even if there is a minute bump on the floor or the like, it is possible to more reliably prevent the side surface from being scratched. Since the protruding portion protrudes from the side surface, and the protruding portion and the end portion also protrude from the side surface, the effect of preventing scratches on the side surface can be further improved. Here, it is more preferable that the protrusion protrudes from the side surface and the protrusion and the end protrude from the protrusion.

  Furthermore, since this protrusion has a rail groove, even if the protrusion is scratched during the movement of the gaming machine, it is not noticeable if the scratch is a scratch along the longitudinal direction of the side member. be able to. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain the effects of preventing a decrease in the commercial value of the gaming machine and improving handling workability.

  A gaming machine as still another exemplary aspect of the present invention includes an outer frame body for the gaming machine described above, an inner frame body that is pivotally supported so as to swing back and forth with respect to the outer frame body, and an inner frame body. A game effect body that is located on the inside and realizes a game using a game medium, a front transparent plate that is arranged at a certain distance or more in front of the game effect body, and a storage tray that stores the game medium. It is characterized by having.

  Since this gaming machine has the above-described outer frame body, damage and scratches to the outer frame body are prevented in handling such as transportation and installation. Moreover, even if there are scratches, they can be made inconspicuous. Therefore, it can be set as the gaming machine in which the merchandise value is prevented from being lowered by handling. In addition, it is not necessary to handle excessively carefully so as not to be scratched during handling, the handling workability is excellent, and the work efficiency during transportation and installation can be improved.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent damage to or damage to the outer frame for the gaming machine during handling such as transportation or installation of the gaming machine, and even if there is a scratch, Scratches can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the commercial value of the gaming machine and the outer frame. Since it is not necessary to be overly cautious when handling, it is excellent in handling workability and can improve work efficiency during transportation and installation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 2 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pachinko machine 2 includes a frame 3, a game board (game production body) 6, a front glass (front transparent plate) 10, a decorative frame (front frame) 12, and a storage tray 14.

  In addition to the pachinko machine 2, the gaming machine can be conceptualized as a pachislot machine, a slot machine, a parrot machine, an arcade machine such as a coin game machine, and various game machines. That is, the concept includes all gaming machines including a casing frame having upper, lower, left, and right side surfaces and having a substantially square cylindrical shape. Also in the pachinko machine, various pachinko machines such as a combination pachinko machine such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball machine, a so-called digipachi type (one type) and a honey mono type (two types) pachinko machine can be considered. However, in this embodiment, a so-called one-type pachinko machine (also referred to as a “seven machine”) that realizes a digipachi game will be described as an example.

  The frame body 3 of the pachinko machine 2 is configured to hold a game board 6 to be described later and surround the pachinko machine 2 around and forward or in addition to the back in cooperation with the decorative frame 12. In addition to the game board 6, various mechanical components such as various electronic boards and paths for game media are arranged inside the frame 3, and the frame 3 and the decorative frame 12 allow the peripheral side and front, or in addition to them. Unauthorized access to the inside of the pachinko machine 2 from behind is prevented.

  The frame body 3 is, for example, a housing frame (outer frame body) 4 that is disposed on the outermost shell and is attached to the gaming machine installation island of the pachinko hall, and is pivotally supported so as to swing back and forth with respect to the housing frame 4. The frame 3 is configured to have a machine frame (inner frame) 9 that holds the board 6. A decoration frame 12 that holds the front glass 10 and a decoration member 61 that decorates the periphery of the front glass 10 is disposed in front of the machine frame 9. The front glass 10 is a transparent member for allowing the player to visually recognize the game board 6 held inside the frame 3 from the front, and details thereof will be described later. Hereinafter, the casing frame 4 of the pachinko machine 2 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the housing frame 4 of the pachinko machine 2. The housing frame 4 includes an upper surface member 20, a right side member 21, a lower surface member 22, and a left side member 23, each of which has a substantially quadrangular prism shape. The members 20 to 23 are connected to each other in the vicinity of the end portions thereof, and the housing frame 4 is configured so as to have a substantially rectangular tube shape opened front and rear as a whole.

  In the present embodiment, the upper surface member 20 and the lower surface member 22 are made of wood. Therefore, when the pachinko machine 2 is installed on the gaming machine installation island of the pachinko hall, the upper and lower members 20 and 22 are nailed so that the pachinko machine 2 can be easily mounted on the upper and lower sides. On the other hand, the right side member 21 and the left side member 23 are formed of an extruded material of aluminum. Since aluminum is used, strength can be ensured and the weight can be reduced, and an extruded material is used, which contributes to cost reduction.

  By forming the side members 21 and 23 with a high-strength aluminum extruded material, the lateral thickness of the side members 21 and 23 can be reduced. As a result, the machine frame 9 arranged inside the housing frame 4 can be enlarged, and as a result, the game board 6 and the game area 6b held by the machine frame 9 can be enlarged. Since it is possible to increase the area of the game area 6b, it is possible to increase the size of an accessory such as the symbol display device 7a and the like, and to complicate the flow-down mode of the ball 51, which contributes to further enhancement of interest. it can.

  FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged connection portion between the upper surface member 20 and the right side member 21 in the housing frame 4, and FIG. ) Is a view seen obliquely from below. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the connecting portion in an exploded manner. The right side member 21 has two protruding rail portions (projections) 21b on the outer surface (right side surface) 21a.

  The protruding rail portion 21b protrudes from the right side surface 21a to the right side (in the direction of arrow X in the drawing), and is formed along the longitudinal direction (in the direction of arrow Y in the drawing) from the upper end portion 21c to the lower end portion. Several rail grooves 21d are counterbored along the longitudinal direction on the surface of the protruding rail portion 21b. Since the right side member 21 is formed of an extruded material, the protruding rail portions 21b and the rail grooves 21d extending from the upper end portion 21c to the lower end portion can be easily formed.

  The top member 20 and the right side member 21 are connected by a connecting member 25. The connecting member 25 is a metal connecting bracket having a substantially L shape. The connecting member 25 has two protrusions 25a on both sides thereof. The protruding portion 25a protrudes from the surface 25b of the connecting member 25, and is arranged so as to cover the upper end portion 21c of the right side member 21 in the attached state. More specifically, the end surface (end portion) of the protruding rail portion 21b at the upper end portion 21c of the right side member 21 and the protruding portion 25a of the connecting member 25 are disposed so as to contact each other. It is positioned so as to protrude further to the right (arrow X direction) than the protruding rail portion 21b.

  As a result, in the vicinity of the right side surface of the pachinko machine 2, the protruding portion 25a protrudes to the rightmost side, and then the protruding rail portion 21b protrudes. The surface 25b of the connecting member 25 is positioned on the left side of the protruding portion 25a, and the right side surface 21a portion of the right side surface member 21 other than the protruding rail portion 21b is positioned on the left side of the protruding rail portion 21b. Of course, the surface 25b of the connecting member 25 may be positioned on the left side of the protruding rail portion 21b.

  Since the end surface of the protruding rail portion 21b and the protruding portion 25a are in contact with each other, and the protruding portion 25a protrudes from the protruding rail portion 21b, the burr generated at the time of manufacturing (cutting) the right side member 21. Or the like remains on the end surface of the projecting rail portion 21b, the projection 25a prevents the exposure, that is, the lateral projection. Therefore, the protruding portion 25a plays a role of improving the safety of the housing frame 4.

  FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the connecting portion between the right side member 21 and the bottom member 22 in the housing frame 4 in an enlarged manner. The right side member 21 and the lower surface member 22 are connected by a connecting member 26. In the connected state, the end 22 a of the lower surface member 22 protrudes to the right side (arrow X direction) from the protruding rail portion 21 b of the right side member 21.

  Thus, in the vicinity of the upper end portion 21c of the right side member 21, the protruding portion 25a of the connecting member protrudes to the right side of the protruding rail portion 21b, and in the vicinity of the lower end portion, the end portion 22a of the lower surface member 22 protrudes. It protrudes to the right side from the shaped rail part 21b. Therefore, even when the pachinko machine 2 is placed on the floor or the like with the right side surface 21a facing down, the right side surface 21a does not contact the floor or the like, and the protruding portion 25a and the end 22a of the lower surface member 22 are connected to the floor or the like. Will abut.

  Even if the pachinko machine 2 is slid and moved in this state and scratches are generated in the pachinko machine 2, the scratches are concentrated on the projecting portion 25a and the end portion 22a having a relatively small area. Therefore, the scratch can be made inconspicuous. Since it is possible to prevent the right side member 21 of the pachinko machine 2 from being scratched, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the commercial value of the pachinko machine 2 due to handling such as conveyance.

  Even if there is a bulge on the floor or the like and the right side member 21 comes into contact with the right side member 21, the scratches are concentrated on the protruding rail portion 21b formed protruding from the right side 21a. Since the rail groove 21d is formed in the protruding rail portion 21b along the longitudinal direction, the scratch is not conspicuous even if there is a scratch along the longitudinal direction. Since the right side surface 21a is located deeper (−X direction) than the protruding rail portion 21b, even if the protruding rail portion 21b is scratched, the right side surface 21a is hardly scratched. .

  In addition, the schematic diagram for making an understanding easy about the connection state of this upper surface member 20, the right side member 21, and the lower surface member 22 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, the protruding amount is accurate in order to make it easy to understand the protruding positional relationship between the protruding portion 25 a of the connecting member 25, the end portion 22 a of the lower surface member 22, the protruding rail portion 21 b of the right side member 21, and the right side surface 21 a. It is not enlarged.

  In the above description, the relationship between the right side member 21 and the upper surface member 20 or the lower surface member 22 has been described. However, if the relationship between the left side member 23 and the upper surface member 20 or the lower surface member 22 is also configured similarly. Even when the left side of the pachinko machine 2 is slid down and slid on the floor or the like, it is possible to obtain the effect of preventing scratches or preventing the appearance of scratches.

  Of course, the right side member 21 and the lower surface member 22 may be connected by the connecting member 25 having the protruding portion 25a, or the right side member 21 and the upper surface member 20 are connected by the connecting member 26, and the upper surface member 20 is connected. The end portion 20a may be disposed so as to protrude from the protruding rail portion 21b.

  Hereinafter, components other than the frame 3 of the pachinko machine 2 will be briefly described.

  The game board 6 is a board-like member that realizes a game by the flow of the ball (game medium) 51 on the game board surface 6a side, and the frame body 3 (book) so that the player can visually recognize the game board surface 6a from the front. In the embodiment, the machine body 9 as a part of the frame 3 is held. A rail ornament (not shown) is attached to the game board surface 6a so as to surround the substantially circular shape, and the inner peripheral surface (inner side surface) of the rail ornament is arranged to stand upright with respect to the game board surface 6a. Has been. A substantially circular area defined by the inner surface and facing the inner surface is a game area 6b.

  In the game area 6b, a large number of gauges (obstacles, not shown) for colliding with the ball 51 flowing down in the game area 6b and changing the flow direction are arranged. In the game area 6b, various winning ports such as a big winning port 50, a normal winning port 53, a starting port 55, a passing gate 57, a windmill (not shown), and the like are also arranged. It is possible to enjoy the flow-down game by the ball 51 by flowing into the prize opening and serving as an opportunity for paying out a prize ball, passing through the passing gate 57, or rotating a windmill.

  Near the center of the game area 6b, for example, a center accessory 7 is disposed, and the center accessory 7 includes a symbol display device 7a and a center ornament 8. The center ornament 8 is a shaped member on which a decorative modeling is performed, and a stage is formed to change the flow-down mode of the sphere 51 that has flowed into the center accessory 7 to realize a game effect. It is arranged around the display screen 7b of the device 7a.

  The symbol display device 7a is a display device that is arranged so that a player can view from the game board surface 6a side and displays a video on its display screen (video display surface) 7b. Organic EL displays, LEDs, etc. are applied. On the display screen 7b of the symbol display device 7a, a symbol 7c composed of three-digit numbers or characters is displayed as an image so as to rotate or stop. In addition, for example, an effect image as a story tailoring image by a character or the like is also displayed. At the time of a normal game or a special game (so-called jackpot), it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying various symbols 7c and effect images.

  When the ball 51 is launched by a launch unit described later, the ball 51 travels along the inner surface of the rail decoration and reaches the upper part in the game area 6b. Thereafter, the ball 51 flows down in the game area 6b while colliding with the gauge, and a certain thing wins the regular winning opening 53 to trigger a certain number of prize ball payouts. Without winning a prize, it flows into the out port 59 located at the bottom in the game area 6b and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2.

  When the ball 51 flows into the start port 55, the symbol 7c of the symbol display device 7a starts rotating display (special game lottery) due to the inflow, and the symbol 7c is displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, “7. If it is stopped and displayed at 7 · 7 ”), a big hit (special game) in the symbol variation game occurs. The open / close door of the big prize opening 50 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the storage tray 14.

  The front glass 10 is a transparent plate that is spaced apart from the game board 6 by a certain distance or more. The front glass 10 is formed of transparent flat glass and is held on the back side of the decorative frame 12, and has a function of forming a flow-down space in which the ball 51 flows down between the game board 6 and the player through the front glass 10 to play the game board 6. A function of ensuring visibility so that the player can visually recognize the player, and a function of preventing unauthorized access so that the player cannot illegally access (contact) the game board 6.

  The pachinko machine 2 also has a launch unit (not shown) that launches the ball 51 toward the game area 6b. The firing unit is for firing (bulleting) the ball 51 sent from the upper plate 14a as a part of the storage tray 14 to the firing position by the ball supply device (not shown) toward the upper part of the game area 6b. Is. The launch unit is configured as a unit having, for example, a launcher for firing the ball 51 at the launch position, a launch motor for driving the launcher, a launch spring for energizing the launcher to generate a ball force, and the like. It is attached to the machine casing 9. For launching the ball, a launch handle 15 that realizes on / off of the launch of the ball and adjusting its launch intensity based on the player's operation is provided below the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 as a part of the launch unit.

  The decorative frame 12 is a frame member that is disposed in front of the machine frame 9 and is made of, for example, a resin, and has a large opening at the center thereof. A front glass 10 is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the decorative frame 12 so as to close the opening, and a decorative member 61 that contributes to improving the interest is arranged around the opening. The front glass 10 and the surrounding decorative member 61 cooperate to exert a function of preventing unauthorized access to the inside of the pachinko machine 2 mainly from the front.

  The decorative frame 12 can swing back and forth with respect to the machine frame 9 by a hinge mechanism 30 located in the vicinity of the left side of the front view. Therefore, when it is closed and locked with the frame 3 by a locking device (not shown), unauthorized access from the outside of the pachinko machine 2 to the inside (for example, the game board 6) is prevented and unlocked. In this case, the hinge mechanism 30 can be easily opened forward so that internal maintenance can be easily performed.

  The storage tray 14 is a tray member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to store the player's ball, and has an upper tray 14a and a lower tray 14b in the present embodiment. The upper plate 14a is located in the vicinity of the upper part of the plate frame 16, and stores the balls so as to send the balls 51 to be fired toward the firing unit. The ball 51 in the upper plate 14a can be discharged to the lower plate 14b located near the lower portion of the plate frame 16 by the ball discharge button 14c. The lower tray 14b is for receiving the balls 51 and foul balls discharged from the upper tray 14a. At the end of the game, the balls 51 in the lower tray 14b are moved to the ball box by a ball release lever (not shown). And can be dropped.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the housing frame which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 has. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing an enlarged connection portion between an upper surface member and a right side member in the housing frame shown in FIG. 2, wherein (a) is a view seen obliquely from above, and (b) is obliquely below. It is the figure seen from. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled and showed the connection part shown in FIG. It is the elements on larger scale which expanded and showed the connection part of the right side member and lower surface member in the housing frame shown in FIG. It is a schematic diagram for making it easy to understand the connection state of the upper surface member of the housing frame which the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 has, the right side member, and the lower surface member.

Explanation of symbols

X, Y: Arrow 2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: Frame 4: Housing frame (outer frame, part of frame)
6: Game board (game production)
6a: Game board surface 6b: Game area 7: Center character 7a: Symbol display device 7b: Display screen (video display surface)
7c: Design 8: Center decoration 9: Machine frame (inner frame, part of frame)
10: Front glass (front transparent plate)
12: Decorative frame (front frame)
14: Reservoir 14a: Upper plate 14b: Lower plate 14c: Ball discharge button 15: Launch handle 16: Dish frame 20: Top member 20a: End 21: Right side member 21a: Right side 21b: Projection rail (projection Part)
21c: upper end 21d: rail groove 22: lower surface member 22a: end 23: left side member 25: connecting member 25a: protruding portion 25b: front surface 26: connecting member 30: hinge mechanism 50: big prize opening 51: ball (game) Medium)
53: Regular winning port 55: Start port 57: Passage gate 59: Out port 61: Decoration member

Claims (5)

An upper surface member constituting the upper surface;
A lower surface member constituting the lower surface;
Side members constituting the side surfaces;
A connecting member that connects the side member and at least one of the upper surface member or the lower surface member and has a protruding portion that protrudes from the side surface in the connected state;
An outer frame body for a gaming machine having a substantially rectangular tube shape by the upper surface member, the lower surface member and the side surface member.   The outer frame body for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an end portion of the side member is covered with the connecting member. An upper surface member constituting the upper surface;
A lower surface member constituting the lower surface;
A side member constituting the side surface,
An outer frame body for a gaming machine in which the upper surface member, the side surface member, and the lower surface member and the side surface member are connected to each other to form a substantially rectangular tube shape,
An outer frame body for a gaming machine in which at least one of an end portion of the upper surface member and an end portion of the lower surface member protrudes from the side surface and is connected.   The said side member has the protrusion part formed by protrusion in the at least both ends vicinity of the side surface, and this protrusion has a rail groove formed along the longitudinal direction of the said side member. 4. An outer frame body for a gaming machine according to any one of three. An outer frame body for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An inner frame that is pivotally supported so as to swing back and forth with respect to the outer frame;
A game director that is located inside the inner frame and realizes a game using a game medium;
A front transparent plate disposed at a certain distance or more in front of the game effect body;
A gaming machine having a storage tray for storing the game medium.

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