JP2010188085A - Control method for ball passage unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control method for a ball passage unit capable of securing smooth execution of the game by releasing caught game balls to pass. <P>SOLUTION: The control method for the ball passage unit includes a first rotator for holding a game ball at a first angular position and releasing the held ball at a second angular position. If a detecting means does not detect the presence of the first rotator at a fourth angular position after execution of a step of rotating the first rotator to the fourth angular position, caught ball releasing control, in which a step of rotating the first rotator in one direction and a step of rotating the first rotator in the reverse direction are executed, is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for controlling a sphere passing unit, and more particularly to a method for controlling a sphere passing unit that can release the biting of a passing sphere.

  In a pachinko machine, a ball that has been shot down flows 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). During the flow-down process, the ball rolls while colliding with game nails (also called gauges) and windmills in the game area, and the flow-down 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.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is provided with a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine. The control board includes a CPU as an arithmetic processing means, a ROM (Read Only Memory) as a storage element, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. It controls the operation of the gaming machine, such as operation control, image control of the display device, special game win / fail lottery.

  The control of the gaming machine by the control means includes not only control for realizing the game by the gaming machine but also operation control of the effect member for entertaining the player. For example, a gaming machine is provided that includes control means for driving and controlling an effect member attached to the gaming machine, and the control means is configured to entertain the player by varying the drive mode of the effect member according to the gaming state. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 detects the position of the movable body as the effect member, and detects an abnormal operation of the movable body. This gaming machine includes detection means for detecting that the movable body has reached the reference position, and timing means for measuring the elapsed time after starting the driving process for the movable body in the stopped state. When the elapsed time exceeds the limit value without reaching the reference position, it is determined as abnormal, so that the abnormal operation of the movable body can be detected immediately.

However, when the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 detects an abnormal operation of the movable body, it stops the subsequent game control until the movable body reaches the reference position. Therefore, if the arrival time to the reference position of the movable body becomes long, the game stop time becomes long, and the player may get bored. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the player may suffer an unexpected disadvantage because the game stop time becomes longer and the progress of the game stops.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a ball passing unit that allows a ball to pass toward a predetermined area, the ball engagement of the ball to be passed is released to ensure smooth game execution. It is an exemplary problem to provide a control method of a ball passage unit that can perform the above.

  In order to solve the above problems, a control method of a ball passing unit as an exemplary aspect of the present invention is rotatable, holds a sphere at a first angular position, and holds the held sphere at a second angular position. A first rotating body to be released, a driving means for rotationally driving the first rotating body, a drive control means for controlling driving of the driving means, and the first rotating body between the first angular position and the second angular position. And detecting means for detecting that the detection means is at the fourth angular position after the step of rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position is performed. When it is not detected that there is the first rotating body, the ball biting release control is executed to execute the step of rotating the first rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the first rotating body in the opposite direction.

  In this ball biting release control, after the first rotating body is rotated to the fourth angular position, when the detecting means does not detect that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position, the first rotating body is moved in one direction. The step of rotating and the step of rotating the first rotating body in the opposite direction are executed to release the ball engagement generated in the first rotating body. The first rotating body holds the sphere at the first angular position and discharges the sphere at the second angular position, and sphere biting may occur in the process of holding or releasing the sphere. If the detecting means does not detect the presence of the first rotating body at the fourth angular position after the first rotating body has been rotated to the fourth angular position, there is a possibility that a ball engagement has occurred in the first rotating body. Therefore, the ball biting release control is executed.

  For example, when ball engagement occurs while the first rotating body is rotating in the clockwise direction, the ball engagement can be released by rotating the first rotating body in the counterclockwise direction. On the other hand, when the ball engagement occurs when the first rotating body rotates counterclockwise, the ball engagement can be released by rotating the first rotating body clockwise. That is, the ball biting can be easily released by rotating the first rotating body in the direction opposite to the rotation direction when the ball biting occurs. Therefore, by performing ball biting release control for executing the step of rotating the first rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the first rotating body in the opposite direction, Can also be easily released.

  Further, by repeatedly executing the step of rotating the first rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the first rotating body in the opposite direction, for example, a ball between the first rotating body and another component Even when the ball is caught and the ball bite cannot be released easily, the ball bite can be gradually moved to release the ball bite.

  In addition, in the ball biting release control for executing the step of rotating the first rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the first rotating body in the opposite direction, the direction in which the first rotating body is rotated to the fourth angular position; You may comprise so that the step which rotates a 1st rotary body to a reverse direction may be performed previously. The ball biting release control is executed after the first rotating body has been moved to the fourth angular position, and ball biting may occur when the first rotating body is moved to the fourth angular position. In such a case, by executing the step of moving the first rotating body in the direction opposite to the direction in which the first rotating body is rotated to the fourth angular position, the ball biting can be released quickly and the first rotating body can be released. It is possible to reduce the overload of the driving means for driving the.

  The first rotator is a rotatable rotator, holds a sphere at an angular position (first angular position) in the process of rotating, rotates while holding the sphere, and rotates to a predetermined angular position (first Release the sphere held in the (2 angle position). As a specific configuration, there can be exemplified a configuration in which a hole capable of storing a sphere is formed, the sphere is held in the hole at the first angular position, and the sphere held in the hole is discharged at the second angular position. The number of spheres held by the first rotating body may be one or plural.

  Moreover, the 4th angular position of a 1st rotary body should just be substantially arrange | positioned between a 1st angular position and a 2nd angular position, and a 1st angular position and a 2nd angular position are depending on a rotation direction. You may comprise so that it may rotate in order of a 1st angular position, a 2nd angular position, and a 4th angular position instead of between.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a ball passing unit, including a second rotating body that is rotatable, receives a ball at a third angular position, and passes the ball toward a predetermined area; A driving means for rotating the two-rotor; a drive control means for controlling the driving of the driving means; and a detecting means for detecting that the second rotating body is at the third angular position. After performing the step of rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position, if the detecting means does not detect that the second rotating body is at the third angular position, the drive control means Ball biting release control is executed to execute a step of rotating the body in one direction and a step of rotating the second rotating body in the reverse direction.

  This ball biting release control controls the second rotating body in one direction when the detecting means does not detect that the second rotating body is at the third angular position after rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position. The step of rotating and the step of rotating the second rotating body in the opposite direction are executed to release the ball engagement generated in the second rotating body. The second rotating body receives a sphere at the third angular position and passes the sphere toward a predetermined region at the third angular position, and sphere biting may occur in the process of passing the sphere. If the detecting means does not detect the presence of the second rotating body at the third angular position after the second rotating body has been rotated to the third angular position, there is a possibility that a ball bit has occurred in the second rotating body. Therefore, the ball biting release control is executed.

  For example, when ball engagement occurs while the second rotating body rotates in the clockwise direction, the ball engagement can be released by rotating the second rotating body in the counterclockwise direction. On the other hand, when ball engagement occurs while the second rotating body rotates counterclockwise, the ball engagement can be released by rotating the second rotating body clockwise. That is, the ball biting can be released by moving the second rotating body in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the rotating body when the ball biting occurs. Therefore, by performing ball biting release control that executes the step of rotating the second rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the second rotating body in the opposite direction, Can also be easily released.

  Similarly to the ball biting release control in the first rotating body, by repeatedly executing the step of rotating the second rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the second rotating body in the reverse direction, for example, Even when the sphere is sandwiched between the second rotating body and other components and the ball bite cannot be easily released, the ball bite can be gradually moved to release the ball bite.

  In addition, similarly to the ball biting release control in the first rotating body, in the ball biting release control for executing the step of rotating the second rotating body in one direction and the step of rotating the second rotating body in the reverse direction, You may comprise so that the step which rotates a 2nd rotary body in the reverse direction to the direction which rotated the 2 rotary body to the 3rd angle position may be performed previously.

  The second rotator is a rotatable rotator, and passes the sphere toward a predetermined region at an angular position (third angular position) in the process of rotating. As a specific configuration, a hole portion through which a sphere can pass is formed, and the hole portion and the predetermined region communicate with each other at the third angle position so that the sphere passes through the hole portion toward the predetermined region. Can be illustrated. One or more balls may be passed by the second rotating body. The third angular position may be one angular position, or may be configured to pass a sphere toward a predetermined region at a plurality of angular positions.

  It is desirable that the drive control means temporarily stops the first rotating body at the position after the rotation after the rotation in one direction and the rotation in the opposite direction in the ball biting release control. Further, it is desirable that the drive control means temporarily stops the second rotating body at the position after the rotation after the rotation in one direction and the rotation in the opposite direction in the ball biting release control.

  In the ball bite release control, if the rotation in one direction and the reverse direction are continuously performed, the first rotary body and the second rotary body are always driven to rotate. There is a possibility that it may occur, and there is a possibility that the ball biting cannot be reliably released. However, in the ball biting release control, the ball that has been bitten between parts or the like is bitten by stopping the first rotating body and / or the second rotating body once after rotating in one direction and after rotating in the opposite direction. It is possible to secure a time for releasing (for example, a time for dropping), and more reliably release the ball biting.

  In addition, if the stop time of the 1st rotary body and the 2nd rotary body is set so that it may become longer than the time (for example, it falls from a ball biting position) to move to the location where the ball which was ball biting does not become ball biting It is often desirable to set appropriately according to the rotational speed of the rotating body, the shape of the rotating body, and the like. Furthermore, the temporary stop here may be any rotation mode of the first rotating body and / or the second rotating body that can effectively prevent the ball biting in holding and releasing the ball, and at least It is desirable to temporarily stop, but the concept is not necessarily limited to the configuration of stopping, and is a concept including a state at a lower speed than that of normal rotation.

  According to another exemplary aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a ball passing unit, wherein the first rotating body described above, the second rotating body described above, and the first rotating body and the second rotating body are driven to rotate. Driving means for controlling, driving control means for controlling driving of the driving means, and detecting means for detecting that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position and the second rotating body is at the third angular position. And the second rotating body is configured to receive the sphere released from the first rotating body at the third angular position and pass the sphere toward the predetermined area, and the drive control means has the third angle Sequentially rotating the second rotating body to the position and rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position after the detecting means detects that the second rotating body is at the third angular position. Execute the initialization control to be executed.

  In this initialization control, after the second rotating body is rotated to the third angular position, the first rotating body is moved to the fourth angular position, and the second rotating body can pass the sphere toward the predetermined region. To rotate the first rotating body. Even when the sphere is released from the first rotator in the process of rotating the first rotator to the fourth angular position, the sphere can be passed from the second rotator toward the predetermined region. The first rotating body can be rotated while securing the passage path of the sphere.

  The first rotating body is configured to be able to hold a sphere, and may release the sphere in the process of rotating to the fourth angular position. For example, when the first rotating body is rotated to the fourth angular position in a state where the second rotating body is not at the third angular position (a state where the passage path of the sphere toward the predetermined region is not secured), the second rotating body is When rotating to the third angular position, a spherical bite may be generated by a sphere released from the first rotating body before the second rotating body. However, by rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position before rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position and securing the passage path of the sphere, the first rotating body and the The second rotating body can be initialized.

  Further, after the detection means detects that the second rotating body is at the third angular position, the second rotating body is reliably rotated to the third angular position by rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position. After that, the first rotating body can be rotated. Preventing the first rotating body from rotating to the fourth angular position when the second rotating body is not rotating to the third angular position, such as when the second rotating body stops in the middle of rotation due to the occurrence of a malfunction, etc. be able to. Since the first rotating body is moved to the initial position in a state where the passage path of the sphere toward the predetermined area is reliably ensured, it is possible to prevent the sphere from being bitten during initialization.

  Furthermore, the detection unit may detect that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position and complete the initialization control. By detecting that the first rotating body has been rotated to the initial position (fourth angular position) by the detection means, it is reliably detected that the first rotating body and the second rotating body have been rotated to the initial position. The subsequent drive control can be smoothly executed from the initial position.

  The initialization is a process of moving the first rotating body and the second rotating body to an initial position that is a driving reference. Here, the initial position of the first rotating body is the fourth angular position, and the initial position of the second rotating body is the third angular position. By performing the initialization, it is possible to move the first rotating body and the second rotating body to the initial position, and to drive and control the first rotating body and the second rotating body based on the initial position.

  The drive control of the first rotating body and the second rotating body is performed with reference to the initial position as a driving reference. The 1st rotary body and the 2nd rotary body may stop at an unintended position. In such a case, if the first rotator and the second rotator are not in the assumed initial positions, the subsequent drive control of the first rotator and the second rotator may not be performed smoothly. In such a case, by executing the initialization control, the first rotating body and the second rotating body can be returned to the initial positions, and the subsequent drive control of the first rotating body and the second rotating body can be performed smoothly. Can be executed.

  Furthermore, not only when a malfunction occurs, initialization control can be executed at a predetermined trigger such as when the power is turned on, or the initialization control can be executed periodically after a predetermined time elapses. When the first rotating body and the second rotating body are rotated for a long period of time, the initial position becomes the reference position of the first rotating body and the second rotating body due to deterioration of the drive mechanism of the first rotating body and the second rotating body. There is a risk that the position will shift. Even in such a case, by performing initialization, it is possible to return the first rotating body and the second rotating body to the initial positions while confirming each angular position in the first rotating body and the second rotating body. .

  The drive control means is configured to be able to execute the ball biting release control, and it is desirable to execute the initialization control after executing the ball biting release control. By executing initialization control after executing the ball biting release control, the first rotary body and the second rotation are performed while checking each angular position in the first rotary body and the second rotary body after releasing the ball bite. The body can be returned to the initial position. By returning the first rotating body and the second rotating body to the initial positions, the drive control of the first rotating body and the second rotating body can be smoothly executed after releasing the ball engagement.

  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 control method of the ball passing unit according to the present invention, when the detecting means does not detect that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position after the first rotating body is rotated to the fourth angular position, By executing the step of rotating the one rotator in one direction and the step of rotating the first rotator in the opposite direction, the ball engagement generated in the first rotator can be released. A step of rotating the second rotating body in one direction when the detecting means does not detect that the second rotating body is at the third angular position after rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position; The step of rotating the second rotating body in the reverse direction can be executed to release the ball bite generated in the second rotating body.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of a center accessory in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a top view of the ball passage unit in the center character. It is the perspective view seen from the left front of the ball passage unit in a center accessory. It is a front view of the ball passage unit in the center character. It is explanatory drawing of the rotation aspect of a 1st rotary body. It is AA sectional drawing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of specific production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initialization control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a ball biting release control process. It is the figure which showed typically the passage route of the ball | bowl which passes toward a 2nd rotary body from a rocking | fluctuation channel | path.

  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 (game machine frame) 3, a game board unit 5, a front glass (front transparent plate) 10, a launch unit (not shown), and a storage tray 14, and the game board unit 5 includes A game area 16 for realizing a game by flowing down the ball 23 as a game medium is formed.

  In the pachinko machine 2, when the player operates a launch handle 15 described later, the ball 23 is launched by the launch unit toward the game area 16, and a game is realized by the flow of the ball 23 down. As for the pachinko machine, any pachinko machine such as a combination pachinko machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a sparrow ball machine, a so-called digipachi type (one type) or a honey monotype (two types) pachinko machine can be considered. In the embodiment, a so-called 1-type 1-type pachinko machine that realizes a digipachi game (a type 1 game, also referred to as a symbol variation game) by a plurality of lottery means will be described as an example.

  The frame 3 of the pachinko machine 2 is for holding a game board unit 5 to be described later, and is configured to surround the pachinko machine 2 around and forward or in addition to the back. In addition to the game board unit 5, various mechanical parts such as an electronic board having a drive control means and the like, a path for a game medium, and the like are arranged on the inner side of the frame 3. In addition, unauthorized access to the inside of the pachinko machine 2 from behind is prevented.

  A housing frame 4 surrounding the periphery of the pachinko machine 2, a machine frame 9 that is supported by a hinge portion (swinging support portion) 22 so as to be openable and closable forward, and holds the game board unit 5. The frame body 3 is configured to have a decorative frame 12 that is supported by a hinge portion 22 so as to be openable and closable forward and holds the front glass 10 and a decorative member 32 that decorates the periphery of the front glass 10. 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.

  The storage tray 14 is a tray member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 for storing the player's ball 23, and has an upper tray 14a and a lower tray 14b in the present embodiment. . The upper plate 14a has a ball discharge button 14c and is disposed below the game board 6, that is, a lower portion of the decorative frame 12, and the lower plate 14b is disposed further below the upper plate 14a.

  The game board unit 5 has a game board 6 in which a center accessory 7 is arranged at the approximate center on the game board surface (front surface) 6a side, and a large number of game nails are also arranged on the game board. An effect display device 7a is arranged at the center of the center accessory 7, and a display opening 7d for exposing the display screen 7b of the effect display device 7a is formed.

  The effect display device 7a is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, an LED, and the like, and is arranged so that the player can visually recognize from the front side of the game board, and performs video display. This effect display device 7a has a first game area corresponding to the first game and a second game area corresponding to the second game. An effect display including a first decorative symbol linked to the first symbol is made in the first game area, and an effect display including a second decorative symbol linked to the second symbol is made in the second game region. The first decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the lottery result of the first lottery means, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result of the second lottery means, and corresponds to the second game.

  A ball passing unit 40 described later is provided below the effect display device 7 a in the center accessory 7. The ball passing through the game area 16 is guided to the ball passing unit 40 through a warp passage 7e arranged on the left side of the center accessory 7. The ball passing unit 40 is driven and controlled by an effect control board having effect control means, and is configured such that its state changes according to the gaming state.

  A first start port 29 is provided below the center accessory 7, and a second start port 30 is provided in the ball passing unit 40. The first lottery corresponding to the first game is executed when the ball 23 enters the first starting port 29, and the second game is handled when the ball 23 enters the second starting port 30 The second lottery is executed.

  The first symbol displayed on the first symbol display unit is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery executed when the ball 23 enters the first starting port 29, and stops in a predetermined winning manner. As a result, a big hit as the first special game occurs. The second symbol displayed on the second symbol display unit is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery executed when the ball 23 enters the second starting port 30, and stops in a predetermined winning manner. As a result, a big hit as a second special game occurs.

  The game board 6 is a game apparatus body for configuring a game area 16 for realizing a game by the flow of the ball 23 on the front side of the game board, so that the player can visually recognize the game board from the front. Is held by the frame 3 (in the present embodiment, the machine casing 9 as a part of the frame 3). A rail ornament 26 is attached to the game board 6 so as to surround the substantially circular shape, and the inner peripheral surface 26 a of the rail ornament 26 is arranged so as to stand upright with respect to the surface of the game board 6. . A substantially circular region defined by the inner peripheral surface 26 a and facing the inner peripheral surface is a game region 16.

  The game nails 27 collide with the ball 23 flowing down the game area 16 and change the flow direction thereof, and many of them are arranged in the game area. The game area 16 is provided with a normal winning opening 28, a first starting opening 29, a second starting opening 30, a passing gate 33, a windmill 34, a central winning opening 31, and the like. It is possible to enjoy the flow-down game by the ball 23 by flowing into a prize opening or the like or colliding with a game nail. Further, the ball 23 that has not flowed into any winning opening or the like is discharged from the out opening 25 disposed at the lower end of the game board.

  On the back side of the game board 6, a main control board case 35 containing a main control board (not shown) as a game control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 2 and effects such as image display of the effect display device 7a Effect control board case 36 containing an effect control board (not shown) having an effect control means (drive control means) for controlling the control of the ball passing unit 40 and the payout control for controlling the payout of the prize sphere. A payout control board case 37 containing a board (not shown) and a power board case 38 containing a power board (not shown) are arranged. A game is realized by each control board accommodated in each control board case. Furthermore, an external output terminal plate 39 for outputting game information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 2 to the outside is provided on the back side of the game board 6.

  Next, the ball passing unit 40 provided in the center accessory 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a front view of the center accessory 7 removed from the frame 3. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the ball passage unit 40, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the ball passage unit 40 as viewed from the left front. FIG. 6 is a front view of the ball passage unit 40. In FIGS. 4 to 6, a transparent cover member that covers the front and top of the ball passage unit 40 is omitted for the sake of explanation.

  The ball passing unit 40 is arranged at the lower front side of the effect display device 7a, and is configured such that the sphere 23 that has passed through the warp passage 7e arranged on the left side of the effect display device 7a flows in. The ball passage unit 40 includes a left and right passage 40a that guides the sphere 23 that has passed through the warp passage 7e from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front, and a distribution member 40b that distributes the sphere 23 that has passed through the left and right passage 40a into two paths. The storage passage 40c into which the balls 23 distributed by the distribution member 40b flow in, and the balls 23 stored in the storage passage 40c are held at the first angular position, and the held balls 23 are discharged at the second angular position. A first rotating body 40d, a swinging passage 40e into which the sphere 23 discharged from the first rotating body 40d flows, and a second passage through which the sphere 23 that has passed through the swinging path 40e passes toward a predetermined region at a third angular position. Rotating body 40f, first motor 40g as driving means for rotating and driving first rotating body 40d, and second motor 40h as driving means for rotating and driving second rotating body 40f.

  The ball 23 flowing down the game area 16 and flowing into the warp passage 7e passes through the warp passage 7e and is guided to the left end of the left and right passages 40a disposed in front of the warp passage 7e. The right and left passages 40a are inclined downward on the right side, and the sphere 23 moves from the left end portion toward the right end portion. A distribution member 40b in which two holes are formed is disposed at the right end of the left and right passages 40a.

  The sphere 23 that has flowed into the left hole of the sorting member 40b is discharged out of the pachinko machine 2 as an out sphere. On the other hand, the right hole functions as the second starting port 30, and the sphere 23 that has flowed into the right hole is detected by a second starting port sensor (not shown). It becomes an opportunity of lottery. The sphere 23 detected by the second start port sensor is configured to be stored in the storage passage 40c. In this Embodiment, it is comprised so that the specific effect by the ball | bowl 23 stored by the storage channel | path 40c may be performed at a predetermined opportunity.

  The storage passage 40c is a passage capable of storing eight balls 23. The spheres 23 stored in the storage passage 40c are guided to the first rotating body 40d one by one. The first rotating body 40d is formed with a first hole 40k that holds the sphere 23, and holds the sphere 23 in the storage passage 40c in the process of rotating, or directs the held sphere 23 toward the swing passage 40e. Or release. The first rotating body 40d is configured to be rotationally controlled by the effect control means via the first motor 40g.

  Next, the rotation mode of the first rotating body 40d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the first rotating body 40d with the top surface removed, where (a) is the first angular position, (b) is the second angular position, and (c) is the fourth angular position. is there. The first angular position shown in (a) is a state in which the first hole 40k faces the storage passage 40c, and the sphere 23 in the storage passage 40c flows into the first hole 40k.

  When the first rotating body 40d rotates with the ball 23 held in the first hole 40k, the second angular position shown in FIG. The second angular position is a state in which the first hole 40k is opposed to the swing passage, and the sphere 23 in the first hole 40k is discharged into the swing passage 40e. The first rotating body 40d rotates to the fourth angular position shown in (c) after releasing the sphere 23 at the second angular position. The fourth angular position is an initial position of the first rotating body 40d. After the first rotating body 40d starts rotating, the fourth angular position stops at the fourth angular position, and a series of the first rotating body 40d at the fourth angular position. The drive control is configured to end.

  The swing passage 40e guides the sphere 23 released from the first hole 40k of the first rotating body 40d to the front of the second rotating body 40f. The bottom surface of the swing passage 40e has an arc shape that swings the sphere 23 left and right in front of the second rotating body 40f, and the rear is inclined downward so as to guide the sphere 23 toward the second rotating body 40f. Yes. A passage hole 40m through which the ball 23 can pass is formed on the rear surface of the swing passage 40e.

  The second rotating body 40f is disposed behind the swing passage 40e, and four second holes 40n into which the sphere 23 can flow are formed. The second hole portions 40n are arranged 90 degrees apart from each other along the circumference. The second rotating body 40f is configured to be rotationally controlled by the effect control means via the second motor 40h, and in the state where the second hole 40n is positioned at the lower end (third angular position), the swing passage The sphere 23 in 40e is caused to flow into the second hole 40n, and the sphere 23 that has flowed is dropped toward a predetermined region (not shown) below.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA shown in FIG. 3, and the rotation mode of the second rotating body 40f will be described based on FIG. (A) has shown the state which the 2nd rotary body 40f rotated 45 degree | times from the 3rd angle position, (b) has shown the state of the 2nd rotary body 40f in the 3rd angle position. The third angle position is a state in which the second hole portion 40n is located at the lower end, and the passage hole portion 40m and the second hole portion 40n of the swing passage 40e are disposed so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. At the third angle position, the sphere 23 in the swing passage 40e flows into the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f, and the sphere 23 falls from the second hole 40n to cause a predetermined region (not shown). It is comprised so that it may be guided to.

  In the second rotating body 40f in the present embodiment, four second holes 40n are provided 90 degrees apart from each other. When the second rotating body 40f rotates 90 degrees from the third angle position, the second rotating body 40f becomes the third angle position again and rotates 90 degrees. Each time it is done, it becomes the third angular position. In the state where the second hole 40n moves along the circumference with the rotation of the second rotating body 40f and the second hole 40n is not arranged behind the passage hole 40m, FIG. As shown, the ball 23 in the swing passage 40e remains in front of the second rotating body 40f.

  On the other hand, in the state where the second hole 40n is disposed behind the passage hole 40m, the ball 23 in the swing passage 40e can flow into the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f. However, the ball 23 in the swing passage 40e swings in the left-right direction. If the ball 23 in the swing passage 40e is in front of the passage hole 40m at the timing when the second hole 40n is arranged behind the passage hole 40m, the ball 23 is the second rotation body 40f. It flows into the hole 40n.

  Further, the ball passing unit 40 detects that the ball 23 has passed through the second ball 40n of the second rotating body 40f and the storage ball sensor 40p that detects that the ball 23 is held by the first rotating body 40d. And a falling ball sensor 40q. The storage ball sensor 40p is disposed in the vicinity of the sphere 23 in the storage passage 40c in front of the first rotating body 40d, and the sphere 23 in front of the first rotating body 40d faces the first rotating body 40d. Detect moving. Since the sphere 23 in front of the first rotator 40d moves toward the first rotator 40d and the sphere 23 is held by the first rotator 40d, the first rotator is based on the movement of the sphere in the storage passage 40c. It is detected that the sphere 23 is held at 40d.

  The falling ball sensor 40q is disposed below the second rotating body 40f, and detects the ball 23 that has dropped through the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f. Between the time when the sphere 23 is detected by the storage ball sensor 40p and the time when the falling ball sensor 40q detects the sphere 23, whether the sphere 23 is held by the first rotating body 40d or in the swing passage 40e, It is in a state where it flows into the second rotating body 40f. In the present embodiment, until the falling ball sensor 40q detects the sphere 23 after the sphere 23 is detected by the storage sphere sensor 40p, the succeeding sphere 23 is removed from the storage passage 40c to prevent the ball from being caught. It is configured not to move toward the two-rotor 40f. The drive control of the ball passing unit 40 will be described later.

  The sphere passing unit 40 configured in this way is configured to execute a specific effect using the sphere 23 detected by the second start port sensor. The specific effect is that the balls 23 stored in the storage passage 40c are guided to the swing passage 40e one by one through the first rotating body 40d, and the balls 23 are predetermined through the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f. Lead to the area. At this time, a special image effect useful for the player is executed according to which second hole 40n the ball 23 flows into. The player enjoys the movement of the ball 23 such as the movement mode of the ball 23 by the first rotating body 40d and the swing mode of the ball 23 in the rocking passage 40e, and the ball 23 flows into any of the second holes 40n. You can get a feeling of excitement and excitement.

  Next, drive control of the ball passage unit 40 in the pachinko machine 2 configured as described above will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect control process, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the initialization control process, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the ball biting release control process.

  The specific effect control is effect control using the ball 23 that has entered the second start port 30 and is executed by the effect control means at a predetermined opportunity. The ball 23 entering the second starting port 30 and stored in the storage passage 40c is guided to the second rotation body 40f via the first rotation body 40d and the swing passage 40e, and one of the second rotation bodies 40f The sphere 23 is guided to a predetermined area through the second hole 40n.

  When the ball 23 is guided to a predetermined area, it is detected by the falling ball sensor 40q. The second rotating body 40f is configured to be able to detect the angular position by a position detection means (not shown) built in the second motor 40h, and the second rotating body 40f is the first when the falling ball sensor 40q detects the sphere 23. Based on the angular position of the two-rotor 40f, it is detected which second hole 40n the sphere 23 has passed. The effect control means displays an image of a predetermined image effect on the effect display device 7a according to the second hole 40n through which the ball 23 has passed.

  First, it is determined by the storage ball sensor 40p whether or not the sphere 23 is stored in the storage passage 40c (step 1). If it is determined that the ball 23 is not stored in the storage passage 40c, the process is terminated because the specific effect cannot be executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step 1 that the sphere 23 is stored in the storage passage 40c, it is determined whether or not the sphere 23 previously held in the first rotating body 40d has been discharged (step 2). ). The term “ejected” as used herein means that the ball 23 previously held by the first rotating body 40d has been passed from the second rotating body 40f toward a predetermined area.

  If it is determined in step 2 that the ball 23 has not been discharged, the process proceeds to step 3 after waiting for the discharge of the ball 23 to be completed. By waiting for the discharge of the spheres 23 to be completed and proceeding to the next step, the spheres 23 can be guided one by one to the swing passage 40e and the second rotating body 40f, and the ball biting due to interference between the spheres can be performed. Can be prevented.

  Next, the effect control means determines whether the second rotating body 40f is rotating (step 3). When it is determined that the second rotating body 40f is not rotating, the second motor 40h starts rotating the second rotating body 40f (step 4). After starting the rotation of the second rotating body 40f or when it is determined in step 3 that the second rotating body is rotating, the first rotating body 40d is rotated to the first angular position by the first motor 40g (step 5). ). When the first rotating body 40d rotates to the first angular position, the first hole 40k of the first rotating body 40d is disposed to face the storage passage 40c, and the sphere 23 in the storage passage 40c becomes the first rotating body 40d. It flows into the first hole 40k.

  The effect control means determines that the sphere 23 is held in the first hole 40k of the first rotating body 40d based on the detection of the storage ball sensor 40p. Waiting for the sphere 23 to be held by the first rotating body 40d (step 6), the first rotating body 40d is rotated to the second angular position (step 7). When the first rotating body 40d rotates to the second angular position, the sphere 23 held by the first rotating body 40d flows into the swing passage 40e. Next, the effect control means rotates the first rotating body 40d to the fourth angular position that is the initial position (step 8). By moving the first rotating body 40d to the initial position, the subsequent drive control of the first rotating body 40d can be executed smoothly.

  The sphere 23 that has flowed into the swing passage 40e from the first rotating body 40d swings the swing passage 40e to the left and right, and the passage hole 40m and the second hole 40n are arranged so as to overlap with each other. If it moves to the front of the portion 40m, it moves from the swing passage 40e to the second rotating body 40f. The sphere 23 moved to the second rotating body 40f passes through one of the second holes 40n and falls toward a predetermined area. The falling ball sensor 40q detects the ball 23 falling through the second hole 40n (step 9). When the falling ball sensor 40q detects the passage of the sphere 23, the specific effect process by the sphere passing unit 40 is terminated, assuming that the sphere 23 has been discharged, and an image effect related to the specific effect is executed on the effect display device 7a.

  In such a specific effect process, the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f and the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f due to a defect in the first motor 40g and the second motor 40h as driving means, The second rotating body 40f may not be in the initial position, and subsequent drive control may not be performed smoothly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the specific effect process is executed, an initialization control process for moving the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f to the initial position is executed. Next, the initialization control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the production control means sets the number of executions (N) of the initial position rotation processing of the second rotating body 40f to 0 (zero) (step 11). Next, the second rotating body 40f is rotated to the third angular position (step 12). The initial position of the second rotating body 40f is the third angular position. By moving the second rotating body 40f to the initial position, the second hole 40n is arranged behind the passage hole 40m, and the discharge path of the ball 23 Can be secured.

  Since the effect control means has executed the initial position rotation process of the second rotating body 40f, the number of executions (N) is incremented by 1 (step 13). Next, the angular position of the second rotating body 40f is detected by the position detection means built in the second motor 40h, and it is determined whether or not the rotation processing of step 12 is completed based on the detection result (step 14). ). If it is determined that the rotation process has been completed, the process proceeds to step 17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation process has not been completed, it is determined whether or not the number of executions (N) incremented in step 13 is 3 or more (step 15).

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the rotation process has not been completed, the process that has not been completed up to three times is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step 15 that the number of executions (N) is not 3 or more, the process returns to step 12 in order to execute the rotation process again. On the other hand, if the rotation process has already been repeatedly executed and it is determined in step 15 that the number of executions (N) is 3 or more, error processing of the second rotating body 40f is performed (step 16).

  If it is determined in step 14 that the second rotating body 40f has rotated to the third angular position, then the first rotating body 40d is moved to the initial position. Is set to 0 (zero) (step 17). Next, the first rotating body 40d is rotated to the fourth angular position, which is the initial position (step 18). At this time, the second rotating body 40f is in the initial position, and the discharge path of the ball 23 is secured. In such a state where the discharge path of the sphere 23 is secured, the sphere 23 is moved from the first rotator 40d when the first rotator 40d is moved to the initial position by moving the first rotator 40d to the initial position. Even if released, the sphere 23 can be guided to a predetermined region through the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f, and the ball engagement in the initialization process can be prevented.

  Since the effect control means has executed the initial position rotation process of the first rotating body 40d, the number of executions (N) is incremented by 1 (step 19). Next, the angular position of the first rotating body 40d is detected by the position detection means built in the first motor 40g, and it is determined whether or not the rotation processing of step 18 is completed based on the detection result (step 20). ). If it is determined that the initial position rotation process has been completed, the initialization process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the initial position rotation process has not been completed, it is determined whether or not the number of executions (N) incremented in step 19 is 3 or more (step 21). If it is determined that the number of executions (N) is not 3 or more, the process returns to step 18 to execute the rotation process again. On the other hand, if the rotation process has already been repeatedly executed and it is determined in step 21 that the number of executions (N) is 3 or more, error processing of the first rotating body 40d is performed (step 22).

  The error process in step 16 and step 22 is a process for forcibly ending the initialization control, and ends as an incomplete initialization. Note that the error process may be only the initialization control end process, or may be configured to notify the hall computer or the like via the external output terminal board 39 together with the initialization control end process. Good.

  According to the initialization control process according to the present embodiment, the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body are prevented from being caught in the vicinity of the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f and in the swing passage 40e. 40f can be moved to the initial position. For example, when the lottery result of the lottery means a big hit, a specific effect accompanying the movement of the ball 23 by the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f can be smoothly executed at a predetermined opportunity.

  Further, when the error processing is executed, the initialization control may be ended, the initialization control may be executed again, or the ball biting release control is executed. May be. For example, when the rotation process in step 20 cannot be completed, the second rotating body 40f is in the third angular position and the first rotating body 40d is not in the fourth angular position, and the ball engagement occurs in the first rotating body 40d. There is a risk. By executing the ball biting release control in this state, the ball biting of the first rotating body 40d can be released and the subsequent drive control of the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f can be executed smoothly. .

  The present embodiment is configured to execute a ball biting release control process for releasing the ball biting of the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f after the error process of the initialization control. Next, the ball biting release control process will be described in detail based on FIG.

  First, the effect control means determines whether or not an error process is being performed on the first rotating body 40d (step 31). This is because the ball biting release control is executed for the rotating body that has been subjected to the error process in the initialization control process described above. If it is determined in step 31 that the error processing of the first rotating body 40d has been performed, the number of executions (N) of the ball biting release processing of the first rotating body 40d is set to 0 (zero) (step 32).

  Next, the effect control means rotates the first rotating body 40d forward via the first motor 40g (step 33). The forward rotation is rotation in any one direction, for example, clockwise rotation. Next, the effect control means reversely rotates the first rotating body 40d via the first motor 40g (step 34). The reverse rotation is rotation in the direction opposite to an arbitrary direction, for example, counterclockwise rotation. As described above, by rotating the first rotating body 40d in the reverse direction to the normal rotation, the ball biting can be released even when the first rotating body 40d is rotated in either the normal or reverse rotation.

  The effect control means increments the number of executions (N) by 1 because the ball biting release process of the first rotating body 40d has been executed (step 35). Next, the first rotating body 40d is moved to the fourth angular position via the first motor 40g (step 36). When the ball engagement is released in step 33 and step 34, the first rotating body 40d rotates to the fourth angular position. On the other hand, when the ball biting is not released, the first rotating body 40d cannot rotate to the fourth angular position.

  The position detection means built in the first motor 40g detects the angular position of the first rotating body 40d, and determines whether or not the rotation processing of step 36 is completed based on the detection result (step 37). If it is determined that the rotation process has been completed, the routine proceeds to step 40 in order to execute the ball biting release of the second rotating body 40f. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation process in step 36 has not been completed, it is determined whether the number of executions (N) incremented in step 35 is 3 or more (step 38).

  The ball biting release control process is configured to be repeatedly executed three times similarly to the initialization control process. When it is determined that the number of executions (N) is not 3 or more, the ball biting of the first rotating body 40d is performed again. The process returns to step 33 to execute the release process. On the other hand, if the ball biting release processing of the first rotating body 40d has already been repeatedly executed and it is determined in step 38 that the number of executions (N) is 3 or more, the error processing of the first rotating body 40d is performed ( Step 39).

  If it is determined in step 31 that the error processing of the first rotating body 40d has not been performed, or if it is determined in step 37 that the first rotating body 40d has moved to the initial position, the second initialization control process performs the second process. It is determined whether or not error processing of the rotating body 40f has been performed (step 40). When it is determined that the error process of the second rotating body 40f is performed, the ball biting release control process is executed for the second rotating body 40f as well as the first rotating body 40d.

  First, the number of executions (N) of the ball biting release of the second rotating body 40f is set to 0 (step 41), the second rotating body 40f is rotated forward (step 42), and then the second rotating body 40f. Is reversely rotated (step 43). After incrementing the number of executions of the ball biting release process of the second rotating body 40f (step 44), the second rotating body 40f is moved to the third angular position (step 45).

  It is determined whether or not the second rotating body 40f is in the initial position (third angular position) using the position detection means built in the second motor 40h (step 46). If it is determined that the rotation process in step 45 has not been completed, it is determined whether or not the incremented number of executions (N) is 3 or more (step 47). If it is determined that the number of executions (N) is not 3 or more, the process proceeds to step 42 in order to execute the ball biting release process again. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd rotary body 40f being in an initial position in step 46, a process is complete | finished noting that a ball | bowl biting cancellation | release process was completed.

  As described above, according to the ball biting release process according to the present embodiment, the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f can be easily and reliably engaged in any direction of the ball biting. The ball biting can be released.

  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. For example, in the present embodiment, in the ball biting release process, the forward rotation is followed by the reverse rotation, but the order of the rotation directions may be changed as appropriate.

  Specifically, the rotation direction in the specific effect control of the first rotating body 40d is always the clockwise direction. Therefore, ball biting occurs during the clockwise rotation. When ball biting occurs in the clockwise direction, it is difficult to release the ball biting even if the first rotating body 40d is further rotated in the clockwise direction. On the other hand, by rotating the first rotating body 40d in the counterclockwise direction, the first rotating body 40d rotates in the direction opposite to the rotation direction when the ball biting occurs, so that the ball biting may be easily released. In this way, the ball biting can be released more easily by first performing the rotational movement in the direction opposite to the rotation direction in which the ball biting may have occurred.

  In addition, the rotation speeds of the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f in the initialization control are desirably relatively low. By rotating the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f at a relatively low speed, for example, even when the ball 23 is likely to be caught between the second hole 40n and the passage hole 40m, the ball 23 is formed. It becomes easy to pass to the rocking | fluctuation channel | path 40e side or the 2nd rotary body 40f side, and generation | occurrence | production of a ball | bowl biting can be suppressed.

  The relatively low rotational speed here may be any speed at which it is difficult for the ball to bite, and is set appropriately based on the structure of the first rotating body 40d and the second rotating body 40f, the structure of the swing passage 40e, and the like. It is desirable to do. Next, the relationship between the structure of the ball passage unit 40 and the rotation speed of the second rotating body 40f will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing the passage route of the sphere 23 passing from the swing passage 40e toward the second rotating body 40f. (A) is a front view, (b) is a plan view, and (c) is a cross-sectional view. The solid line shown in FIG. 12A is the second rotating body 40f, and the dotted line shows the swing passage 40e. The width Z (mm) of the second hole 40n of the second rotating body 40f is larger than the width Y (mm) of the passage hole 40m of the swing passage 40e.

で計算できる。
ただし、
ｒ：第２回転体の半径
Ｚ：第２回転体の円周からＸ／２中心側の位置における第２穴部の幅
Ｙ：第２回転体の円周からＸ／２中心側の位置における通路穴部の幅
Ｘ：球の直径 The second rotating body 40f rotates intermittently, and when the width Z of the second hole 40n overlaps the width Y of the passage hole 40m and the diameter X (mm) of the sphere 23, the swing passage 40e. The sphere 23 can flow into the second rotating body 40f. Assuming that the rotation speed of the second rotating body 40f is S (rps), the time T1 during which the width through which the sphere 23 can pass in one second hole 40n can be secured,

It can be calculated with
However,
r: Radius Z of the second rotating body Z: Width of the second hole Y at the X / 2 center position from the circumference of the second rotating body Y: At the position X / 2 center side from the circumference of the second rotating body Width X of passage hole: Diameter of sphere

  Since the diameter of the sphere 23 is the largest not on the circumference of the second rotating body 40f but on the X / 2 center side from the circumference, the width Y of the second hole 40n and the passage hole The width Z of the portion 40m is based on the X / 2 center side position from the circumference of the second rotating body 40f.

で計算できる。 Further, if the inclination angle of the bottom surface of the swing passage 40e is θ, the speed v at which the sphere 23 on the bottom surface moves in the depth direction along the bottom surface by the gravitational acceleration g is
v = g · t · sin θ
It is. Therefore, the distance L on the bottom surface at which the sphere 23 moves toward the second hole 40n along the bottom surface of the swing passage 40e at an arbitrary time t is:

It can be calculated with

で計算できる。 The distance L is the moving distance on the bottom surface of the swing passage 40e, and the moving distance W of the depth direction component of the distance L is

It can be calculated with

  Here, in order to prevent ball engagement when moving from the swing passage 40e toward the second rotating body 40f, the width Z of the second hole portion 40n and the width Y of the passage hole portion 40m are equal to each other. It is necessary for the sphere 23 to move in the depth direction by a radius (X / 2) in a state where the diameters overlap by X or more. When the sphere 23 moves in the depth direction by the radius, the sphere 23 is not connected to the second hole 40n even if the width Z of the second hole 40n overlaps the width Y of the passage hole 40m is less than the diameter X of the sphere 23. This is because it is considered to flow into the two-hole 40n side.

Therefore, in order to prevent the ball biting, it is necessary to establish the following equation.

で求められる。 By substituting time T1 that can secure a width through which the sphere 23 can pass at an arbitrary time t, it is possible to obtain a rotation speed at which no sphere biting occurs. The rotation angle S is

Is required.

となる。
ここで、
ｓｉｎ１０°＝０．１７３
ｃｏｓ１０°＝０．９８４ Next, the rotation speed for preventing the ball biting in the second rotating body 40f and the swing passage 40e according to the present embodiment is obtained. The passing time T1 of the sphere 23 of the second rotating body 40f and the swing passage 40e is:

It becomes.
here,
sin10 ° = 0.173
cos10 ° = 0.984

となる。 By substituting the passing time T1 of the sphere 23 for t, and obtaining the rotation speed S for preventing the sphere biting,

It becomes.

  That is, by setting the rotational speed S to be slower than 0.273 (rps), it is possible to theoretically prevent the occurrence of ball biting. As described above, the rotational speed of the second rotating body 40f is determined according to the structure of the swing passage 40e and the structure of the second rotating body 40f, and the structure of each rotating body is designed according to the rotational speed. Thus, it is possible to more effectively prevent the occurrence of ball biting.

2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: Gaming machine frame 4: Housing frame (part of gaming machine frame)
5: Game board unit 6: Game board (game device body)
6a: Game board surface 7: Center character 7a: Effect display device 7b: Display screen 7d: Display opening 7e: Warp passage 9: Machine frame (part of the game machine frame)
10: Front glass (transparent plate)
12: Decoration frame (part of the gaming machine frame)
14: Storage tray 14a: Upper tray 14b: Lower tray 14c: Ball discharge button 15: Launch handle 16: Game area 22: Hinge (swing support)
23: Ball (game media)
25: Out opening 26: Rail decoration 26a: Inner peripheral surface 27: Game nail 28: Normal winning opening 29: First starting opening 30: Second starting opening 31: Central winning opening 32: Decoration member 33: Passing gate 34: Windmill 35: main control board case 36: production control board case 37: payout control board case 38: power supply board case 39: external output terminal board 40: ball passage unit 40a: left and right passage 40b: distribution member 40c: storage passage 40d: First rotating body 40e: swinging passage 40f: second rotating body 40g: first motor 40h: second motor 40k: first hole 40m: passage hole 40n: second hole 40p: storage ball sensor (detecting means) )
40q: Falling ball sensor (detection means)

Claims (6)

A first rotating body that is rotatable, holds a sphere at a first angular position, and releases the held sphere at a second angular position;
Drive means for rotationally driving the first rotating body;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive means;
Detecting means for detecting that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position between the first angular position and the second angular position, and a control method of a ball passing unit comprising:
The drive control means, when the detection means does not detect the presence of the first rotating body at the fourth angular position after executing the step of rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position, A control method for a ball passing unit, which executes a ball biting release control for executing a step of rotating the first rotating body in one direction and a step of rotating the first rotating body in a reverse direction. A second rotating body that is rotatable and receives a sphere at a third angular position and passes the sphere toward a predetermined area;
Driving means for rotationally driving the second rotating body;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive means;
Detecting means for detecting that the second rotating body is at the third angular position, and a control method of a ball passing unit,
The drive control means, when the detection means does not detect the presence of the second rotating body at the third angular position after performing the step of rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position, A control method of a ball passing unit, which executes a ball biting release control for executing a step of rotating the second rotating body in one direction and a step of rotating the second rotating body in the opposite direction.   2. The drive control unit according to claim 1, wherein the drive control unit temporarily stops the first rotating body at a position after the rotation after the rotation in the one direction and the rotation in the opposite direction in the ball biting release control. Control method of ball passing unit.   3. The drive control unit according to claim 2, wherein the drive control unit temporarily stops the second rotating body at a position after the rotation after the rotation in the one direction and the rotation in the opposite direction in the ball biting release control. Control method of ball passing unit. The first rotating body according to claim 1 or 3, and
The second rotating body according to claim 2 or 4, and
Driving means for rotationally driving the first rotating body and the second rotating body;
Drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive means;
And a detecting means for detecting that the first rotating body is at the fourth angular position and the second rotating body is at the third angular position,
The second rotating body is configured to receive the sphere released from the first rotating body at the third angular position and pass the sphere toward a predetermined region,
The drive control means includes
Rotating the second rotating body to the third angular position;
After the detecting means detects that the second rotating body is at the third angular position, an initialization control is executed to sequentially execute the step of rotating the first rotating body to the fourth angular position. To control the ball passing unit.   The drive control means is configured to be able to execute the ball biting release control according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and executes the initialization control after executing the ball biting release control. Item 6. A method for controlling a ball passing unit according to Item 5.

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