JP2010207617A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can effectively remove charged static electricity, reduce labor for installing an apparatus for removing static electricity, and prevent a foreign object from going into a gap between an outer frame and a body frame. <P>SOLUTION: A fixing section 52 having a static electricity removal plate 50 having a predetermined curved shape is fixed to the side face of a second supporting member 40f with a predetermined fixing device F. Here, a contacting section 54 is made so that it protrudes a little upward from the upper face of the second supporting member 40f. In addition, a contacting section 56 is fixed on the upper face of the second supporting member 40f using the fixing device F along with a second jointing member 42b. The contacting section 54 of the static electricity removal plate 50 is made so that it contacts a conducting position of a game ball-hitting device 18 when a body frame 10a is contained in an outer frame 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having means for preventing electrification.

Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine has, for example, an outer frame and a main body frame. This outer frame is fixed to the mounting base of Hall Island equipment. Further, the main body frame is disposed on the outer frame so as to be openable and closable by a hinge as a connecting means. In general, the outer frame is formed of a wood-based member, and the main body frame is formed of a synthetic resin-based member. This gaming machine is used for gaming in the state of being attached to the island facility as described above.

By the way, in this gaming machine, the game balls rub against each other in the guidance path provided on the back of the main body frame when the game balls are thrown into the game board to flow down or to guide the game balls flowing down on the game board. Doing so generates static electricity. This static electricity becomes a factor causing malfunctions to various control boards of the gaming machine. As a countermeasure against this, the gaming machine is provided with a ground terminal for removing static electricity at a predetermined location of the gaming machine.

However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, in the ground terminal provided at a predetermined location of the gaming machine, the range where static electricity can be removed is limited to the portion where the arrangement portion and the static electricity induction path can be formed. There are cases where static electricity cannot be removed sufficiently.

In addition, even when the ground terminal of the gaming machine is added in response to this, the number of arrangement points must be increased considerably, which can be troublesome and cumbersome. In addition, each time the gaming machine is replaced, the ground wiring on the gaming machine side and the island side must be detached, which is similarly troublesome and troublesome.

In addition, a predetermined gap may be formed between the outer frame forming the gaming machine and the main body frame, particularly between the bottom side, due to its structure. It is conceivable that a foreign object can enter the gaming machine.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and can efficiently remove static electricity charged in the gaming machine, and further reduce work labor for disposing static electricity removal equipment. Further, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent foreign matters from entering a gap formed between an outer frame and a main body frame.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a main body frame having various devices used for games, a main body frame, and the main body frame are connected in a door shape by a predetermined connecting means. In the gaming machine having the outer frame, the conductive member formed of a substantially plate-like member having conductivity is arranged so as to be in contact with the conductive portion of the various devices.

In the invention concerning Claim 1 comprised as mentioned above, specifically, the conductive location which the various apparatus by which the board | plate member which has electroconductivity is provided in the main body frame on the inner peripheral side bottom face of an outer frame It arrange | positions so that it may contact. The conductive member is disposed so as to come into contact with conductive portions of various devices provided on the back side of the gaming machine in a state where the main body frame is housed in the outer frame. Further, a part of the conductive member is electrically connected to a part having conductivity on the island side.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the gaming machine can be efficiently removed. Moreover, the clearance gap formed between an outer frame and a main body frame can be shielded.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to the said structure, The following means are included.

Mean 1
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is disposed in contact with the connecting means.

The conductive member is disposed so as to come into contact with a connecting means that connects the outer frame and the main body frame. Normal,
The connecting means is formed of a conductive metal member. Here, the conductive member is disposed so as to come into contact with the conductive member of the main body frame, specifically, an overflow ball guide path that guides the game ball overflowing from the game ball discharge path to the lower plate. At the same time, it is arranged so as to contact the connecting means. By doing so, the static electricity introduced into the conductive member is conducted to the island side through the connecting means.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the gaming machine can be efficiently removed, and the work labor for disposing the static electricity removal equipment can be reduced.

Mean 2
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 1, wherein the conductive member is formed integrally with the connecting means.

The conductive member and the connecting means are integrally formed. For example, when it is desired to dispose the conductive member on the bottom surface of the gaming machine, the connecting means on the bottom surface side of the gaming machine is formed by integrally forming the conductive member.

Thereby, since the electrically-conductive member and the connection means are integrally formed, static electricity can be reliably conducted. Further, since there is no need to connect the conductive member and the connecting means, it can be attached without taking time and effort.

Mean 3
The said electrically-conductive member is provided so that the conductive location which the said various apparatuses provided in the back side of the said main body frame have may be provided, The means 1 or either of the means 1 or the means 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

A conductive member is disposed so as to be in contact with conductive portions and connection means of various devices disposed on the back side of the main body frame.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location which the various apparatuses provided in the back side of the main body frame have can be removed.

Mean 4
4. The conductive member according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is provided in contact with a conductive portion of a game ball launching device for launching a game ball in the gaming machine. The gaming machine described.

The conductive member is disposed in contact with a conductive portion of the game ball launching device. This game ball launching device is provided for launching a game ball into the game area, and static electricity is generated around the game ball when the game ball is launched. Therefore, by bringing the conductive member into contact with the game ball launching device, the static electricity charged in the game ball launching device is removed by conducting to the conductive member.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the game ball launcher can be efficiently removed.

Mean 5
The conductive mediation member provided so that it may contact the conductive location which the various apparatuses provided in the main body frame have, and also contacts the conductive member is arranged on the back side of the main body frame. Item 5. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4.

Specifically, the conductive mediating member is disposed at a position where it can come into contact with the conductive member on the back side of the main body frame.
Here, a conductive portion is formed in a distribution path of a game ball provided on the back side of the game board, a conductive wire is connected to the conductive portion, and the other end of the conductive wire is used as a conductive mediating member. Connecting.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location which the various apparatuses provided in the back side of the main body frame have can be removed efficiently.

Mean 6
The mechanism plate provided on the back side of the main body frame is provided with a conductive mediating member provided so as to be in contact with the conductive portion of the various devices provided on the mechanism plate and in contact with the conductive member. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to means 5, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

Specifically, a conductive mediating member is disposed on a control board or the like included in the mechanism plate. Here, a conductive portion is formed in a distribution path or the like of a game ball provided on the mechanism plate, a conductive wire is connected to the conductive portion, and the other end of the conductive wire is connected to a conductive mediating member.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of various devices provided on the mechanism plate.

Mean 7
The conductive member is provided so as to be in contact with at least two conductive points connected to the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

The conductive member is disposed in contact with a plurality of different conductive portions of various devices disposed on the back side of the main body frame and also in contact with the connecting means. The plurality of different conductive portions are specifically conductive portions such as a control board disposed on a game ball launching device or a mechanism plate, a distribution path of game balls, etc. A conductive path is formed.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of a plurality of various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Mean 8
The means 7 is characterized in that the conductive member is provided so as to be in contact with both the conductive portion of the game ball launcher and the conductive mediating member disposed on the back side of the main body frame. Game machines.

The conductive member disposed so as to be in contact with the conductive portion of the game ball launching apparatus is further disposed so as to contact the conductive mediating member connected to the conductive portion of the main body frame.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the game ball launching device and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Mean 9
8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the conductive member is provided so as to be in contact with both a conductive portion of the game ball launching device and the conductive mediating member disposed on the mechanism plate. .

A conductive mediating member is disposed so as to contact a conductive member disposed so as to be in contact with a conductive portion of the game ball launching device.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of the game ball launching device and the various devices provided on the mechanism plate.

Mean 10
The conductive member is in contact with either the conductive portion of the game ball launching device and / or the conductive mediating member provided on the back side of the main body frame and / or the conductive mediating member provided on the mechanism plate. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is provided.

At least one of the conductive location of the game ball launching device or the conductive mediating member provided on the back side of the main body frame or the conductive mediating member provided on the mechanism plate is disposed so as to contact the conductive member.

Thereby, the static electricity of the conductive location which is contacting the conductive member can be removed efficiently.

Mean 11
The said electrically-conductive member is provided in the position which can shield the clearance gap formed between the said main body frame and the said outer frame, The means in any one of Claim 1 or Means 1-10 Gaming machine.

In a state in which the main body frame is stored in the outer frame, a predetermined gap is formed between the outer frame and the main body frame, and a foreign object easily enters the gaming machine. Therefore, a conductive member is disposed at a position that shields a gap formed between the outer frame and the main body frame. Specifically, the conductive member is disposed along the inner peripheral end of the outer frame using a predetermined fixture.

Thereby, the clearance gap provided between an outer frame and a main body frame can be shielded easily, and the penetration | invasion of the foreign material inside a game machine can be suppressed.

Mean 12
The said conductive member is arrange | positioned by the said outer frame, The means 1 or means 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The gaming machine according to any one of to means 11.

Specifically, the conductive member is disposed on the back side of the main body frame and on the inner side surface of the member that forms the bottom surface of the outer frame. And it arrange | positions so that a part of electrically-conductive member may contact the electrically-conductive location and connection means which the various apparatuses provided in the main body frame have.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Mean 13
The conductive member is disposed so as to be in contact with the connecting means in a state of being erected so as to slightly protrude from a predetermined position on the inner peripheral surface of the member forming the bottom surface of the outer frame, and the main body frame is the same. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the gaming machine is provided so as to come into contact with a conductive portion of the game ball launching device disposed in the main frame when housed in the outer frame.

The conductive member is disposed at a predetermined position on the inner peripheral surface of the member forming the bottom surface of the outer frame. At this time, the conductive member is disposed so as to be in contact with the conductive portion of the connecting means and the game ball launching device.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the game ball launcher can be efficiently removed. In addition, since the gap provided between the outer frame and the main body frame is shielded, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the gaming machine.

Mean 14
12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is disposed on a back side of the main body frame.

Specifically, a conductive member is disposed near the bottom surface on the back side of the main body frame. And it arrange | positions so that a part of electrically-conductive member may contact the conductive location and connection means which the various apparatuses provided in the main body frame have.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Mean 15
The conductive member is provided so as to come into contact with a conductive portion of the game ball launching device provided in the main body frame so as to slightly protrude downward from a bottom surface end portion on the back side of the main body frame; and
The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the gaming machine is arranged so as to be in contact with the connecting means.

The conductive member is disposed on the back side of the main body frame. At this time, the conductive member is disposed so as to be in contact with the connecting portion and the conductive portion of the game ball launching device.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the game ball launcher can be efficiently removed. In addition, since the gap provided between the outer frame and the main body frame is shielded, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the gaming machine.

Mean 16
16. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is formed of a conductive member having a predetermined elasticity.

Specifically, the conductive member is formed of a plate-like member having a predetermined elasticity such as a stainless steel material. When a conductive member formed of a stainless steel plate-like member is brought into contact with the main body frame, it is bent in advance so that it is slightly bent. Thus, when the main body frame is brought into contact with the conductive member, the conductive member comes into contact with conductive portions of various devices provided on the main body frame in a state of being biased with a predetermined pressure.

Thus, the conductive member and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame can be brought into contact with each other, and static electricity can be reliably removed.

Means 17
The conductive member is provided so as to be able to be urged with a predetermined pressure to various devices provided on the back side of the gaming machine by bending a plurality of portions substantially in parallel. 1
Alternatively, the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 16.

Bending is performed at a plurality of locations so as to be substantially parallel to the outer frame on which the conductive member is disposed. Specifically, the conductive member is bent so as to be slightly inclined to the side opposite to the main body frame side. By doing so, when the conductive member is brought into contact with the contacted portion of the main body frame, the contact is made in a state where a predetermined pressure is applied, that is, in a state where the conductive member is urged by the leaf spring action.

Thereby, the electrically-conductive part and the electrically conductive location which the various apparatuses provided in the main body frame have can be contacted reliably. Further, the urging action can be added to the conductive member only by bending, and the processing is easy.

Mean 18
The outer shape of the conductive member is formed in accordance with the outer shape of a conductive portion of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.
A gaming machine according to any one of means 17.

Specifically, in the case where the conductive member is disposed on the bottom surface of the gaming machine, the outer shape of the game ball launching motor or the like included in the game ball launching device as the conductive spot provided on the main body frame is used. Mold together.

As a result, the conductive member and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the main body frame can be reliably brought into contact with each other, and static electricity can be efficiently removed.

Mean 19
In the vicinity of the opening and closing shaft that connects the main body frame and the outer frame so as to be freely opened and closed by the connecting means, it is interposed between the conductive portions of the various devices provided in the main body frame and the connecting means. 2. An interposing means for indirectly contacting the conductive member and the connecting means is provided, and the interposing means is formed of a conductive member.
Alternatively, the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 18.

In the vicinity of an opening / closing shaft that connects the main body frame and the outer frame so as to be freely opened and closed by the connecting means, an interposition means is provided at a position to be interposed between the conductive portion of the various devices provided in the main body frame and the connection means. This interposition means is formed of a conductive member, and under certain conditions, for example,
When the main body frame is housed in the outer frame, the conductive portions of the various devices provided in the main body frame and the connecting means are provided so as to contact indirectly.

Thereby, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of various devices provided on the main body frame and the mechanism plate.

Mean 20
The gaming machine is a slot machine, and includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time is the specific identification information. The gaming machine described.

The slot machine performs the matching of the spinning-type picture, and has a function of returning the ball corresponding to the picture to the player only when a specific picture is won. Generally, coins and medals are used as game media for this slot machine.

This slot machine includes a substantially box-shaped casing opened only on the front side, a main body having a control unit provided on the front of the casing, a coin tank and a coin payout device provided in the casing. Etc. are formed. Here, a conductive member having conductivity is disposed on either the housing side or the main body portion side at a position where a gap provided between the housing and the main body portion of the slot machine is shielded. For example, when the conductive member is provided on the housing side, the conductive member is disposed so as to come into contact with the conductive member on the main body portion side in a state where the main body portion is housed in the housing. Moreover, a part of this conductive member is electrically connected to the conductive part on the island side.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the slot machine can be efficiently removed.

Mean 21
The gaming machine is a pachilot, and includes a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever)
The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, A predetermined number of spheres are required to start dynamic display of identification information,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or means 1 to 19, wherein a lot of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

The pachilot is a gaming machine having a configuration substantially similar to that of the slot machine, and is characterized by using a game ball as a game medium.

This pachilot has a substantially box-shaped housing that is open only on the front surface side, a main body having a control unit provided on the front surface of the housing, a game ball tank and a game ball payout provided inside the housing. It is formed from a device or the like. Here, a conductive member having conductivity is disposed on either the housing side or the main body side at a position that shields a gap provided between the housing and the main body portion of the pachilot.
For example, when the conductive member is provided on the housing side, the conductive member is disposed in contact with the conductive member of the main body portion in a state where the main body portion is housed in the housing. Moreover, a part of this conductive member is connected to a portion having conductivity on the island side.

Thereby, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the pacilot can be efficiently removed.

As described above, the present invention can efficiently remove static electricity charged in a conductive portion of a gaming machine. Moreover, the clearance gap formed between an outer frame and a main body frame can be shielded.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 1, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the gaming machine can be efficiently removed, and the work labor for installing the static electricity removing equipment can be reduced.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 2, since the conductive member and the connecting means are integrally formed, static electricity can be reliably conducted. Further, since there is no need to connect the conductive member and the connecting means, it can be attached without taking time and effort.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 3, it is possible to remove static electricity charged in conductive portions of various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 4, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the game ball launcher can be efficiently removed.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 5, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 6, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the mechanism plate.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 7, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 8, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the game ball launching device and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 9, it is possible to remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 10, it is possible to efficiently remove static electricity from a conductive portion in contact with the conductive member.

Further, according to the invention relating to the means 11, the gap provided between the outer frame and the main body frame can be easily shielded, and entry of foreign matter into the gaming machine can be suppressed.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 12, the static electricity charged in the conductive part which the various apparatuses provided in the back side of the main body frame have can be removed efficiently.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 13, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the game ball launching device. In addition, since the gap provided between the outer frame and the main body frame is shielded, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the gaming machine.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 14, the static electricity charged in the conductive location which the various apparatuses provided in the back side of the main body frame have can be removed efficiently.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 15, the static electricity charged in the conductive location of the game ball launcher can be efficiently removed. In addition, since the gap provided between the outer frame and the main body frame is shielded, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the gaming machine.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 16, the conductive member and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the back side of the main body frame can be reliably brought into contact with each other, and static electricity can be reliably removed. .

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 17, it is possible to reliably contact the conductive member and the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the main body frame. Further, the urging action can be added to the conductive member only by bending, and the processing is easy.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 18, the conductive member and the conductive portions of various devices provided in the main body frame can be brought into contact with each other reliably, and static electricity can be efficiently removed.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 19, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of various devices provided on the main body frame and the mechanism plate.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 20, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the slot machine can be efficiently removed.

Moreover, according to the invention concerning the means 21, it is possible to efficiently remove the static electricity charged in the conductive portion of the pattylot.

Here, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order.
(1) Overview of gaming machines:
(2) Description of gaming machine:
(3) Variations of gaming machines:
(1) Overview of gaming machines:
An embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine A1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

The pachinko gaming machine A1 uses a plurality of various devices composed of a plurality of functional parts to combine each other, further form a unit body by integrally forming them, and
By combining these unit bodies with each other, it functions as a pachinko gaming machine A1. That is, the unit body is a main body frame 10 as shown in FIGS.
, Game board 12, mechanism plate 20, front glass door frame 30, outer frame 40, and the like. Examples of various devices include the upper plate 14, the lower plate 16, and the game ball launching device 18 in the main body frame 10.
Further, in the mechanism plate 20, the cover member 22a, the main control board 22b, the premium ball tank 22
c, a prize ball discharge device 22d, a payout control board 22e, a power supply operation unit 22f, a power supply board 22g, and the like. Examples of members disposed in the cover member 22a include a control information display device 22h, a lamp control board (not shown), a launch control board (not shown), and the like.

In the following description, the front side or the front side means a game area 12a as shown in FIG.
2, that is, the surface facing the player, and the back surface or the back surface side indicates the surface on which the mechanism plate 20 is provided as shown in FIG. 2. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the lower direction indicates the direction in which a bottom surface member 40a described later is disposed, and the upper direction is opposite to the lower side, that is, an upper surface member 40d described later is disposed. It shall indicate the direction of being.

(2) Description of gaming machine:
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing the configuration of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the pachinko gaming machine A1 includes a main body frame 10, a front glass door frame 30, and an outer frame 4.
0 are arranged at predetermined positions, respectively.

Here, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine A1 will be described in more detail.
As shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2, it is formed in the substantially frame shape by the member made from a synthetic resin, and the main-body part 1
0a and the mounting portion 10b are integrally formed. The main body 10a is disposed toward the front side of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and the mounting portion 10b is disposed toward the back side of the pachinko gaming machine A1. In addition, a game board 12 is provided on the mounting portion 10b. Further, a metal locking member 10c is provided on one side surface of the main body frame 10 in the longitudinal direction, specifically, on the side surface of the mounting portion 10b.

Further, below the game board 12 on the front surface side of the main body frame 10, an upper plate 14, a lower plate 16, and a handle 18a are respectively disposed. Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the main body frame 10 is provided with a predetermined connected portion 11, and is connected to the outer frame 40 through the connected portion 11 so as to be freely opened and closed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a game area 12 a for allowing game balls to flow down is formed on the front side of the game board 12. The game area 12a includes an image display unit 2 included in a start port 12a1, a windmill 12a2, and a control information display device 22h, which will be described later.
2h1, an image display unit decoration member 12a3 provided around the image display unit 22h1, a decoration lamp 34 provided in the image display unit decoration member 12a3, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing the configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, a mechanism plate 20 is provided on the back side of the main body frame 10, that is, on the surface opposite to the surface on which the game area 12 a of the game board 12 is provided. The mechanism plate 20 is formed of a synthetic resin member. Further, the mechanism plate 20 is provided with a mounting portion 10b of the main body frame 10.
Is attached to the game board 12 so as to be openable and closable by a mechanism plate connecting member 21 provided on the side surface of the game board 12. The mechanism plate connecting member 21 is formed of a conductive metal member or the like, and is a longitudinal surface of the mounting portion 10b of the main body frame 10, that is, the first side member 40 of the outer frame 40.
b is fixed to the mounting portion 10b on the surface where b is disposed, and is attached to the game board 12 so as to be openable and closable by rotatably connecting the mechanism plate 20 using a hinge (not shown). Is provided. Further, a safe ball assembly plate 24 is provided between the mechanism plate 20 and the game board 12. The safe ball assembly plate 24 has a function of collecting the safe balls that have flowed down the game area 12a and won the starting opening 12a1 or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the mechanism plate 20 is provided with various devices (not shown) made up of a plurality of functional components, each at a predetermined position. As described above, as these various devices,
A cover member 22a, a main control board 22b, a prize sphere tank 22c, a prize sphere discharge device 22d, a payout control board 22e, a power operation section 22f, a power supply board 22g, and the like.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1, the front glass door frame 30 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 10. A glass portion 32 is provided on the middle side of the front glass door frame 30, and a decorative lamp 34 is provided on the front side.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 40 is formed by combining a plurality of wood-based plate members having a substantially rectangular shape. That is, the outer frame 40 has a bottom member 40.
a, the first side surface member 40b, the second side surface member 40c, and the upper surface member 40d. By connecting these end portions to each other, the front direction and the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine A1 are changed. It is formed in an open substantially frame shape.

Moreover, the metal main body frame connection member 42 (connection means) is provided in the upper and lower ends of the 1st side surface member 40b. The connecting member 42 is connected to the first connecting member 4 at the upper end of the first side member 40b.
2a is disposed, and the second connecting member 42b is disposed at the lower end. The connecting member 42 connects the connected portion 11 of the main body frame 10 and the connected portion 36 of the front glass door frame 30 to the outer frame 4.
It is provided so as to be pivotably connected to zero. That is, the outer frame 40 has the main body frame 1.
0 is provided to be openable and closable, and a front glass door frame 30 is provided in the main body frame 10 to be openable and closable. The locking member 10 c provided on the side surface of the attachment portion 10 b on the release end side of the main body frame 10 is drilled from the front side to the back side of the main body frame 10. This locking member 1
0c is provided as a locking means for simultaneously storing the main body frame 10 in the outer frame 40 and fixing the front glass door frame 30 to the main body frame 10.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a main part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the top surface on the inner peripheral side of the bottom surface member 40a provided on the bottom surface of the outer frame 40 has a first surface.
A support member 40e (see FIGS. 1 and 5) and a second support member 40f are provided. The first support member 40e is disposed with no gap with the bottom surface member 40a, and is provided so as to be exposed to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and further, the first side member 40b and the second side member 40c It is provided in the position clamped by. The second support member 40
f is disposed on the side surface on the back side of the first support member 40e without any gap, is provided with a predetermined distance from the bottom surface member 40a, and further, the first side member 40b and the second side member 40c. It is provided in the position clamped by.

Further, a game ball launching device 18 is provided in the immediate vicinity above the first support member 40 e and the second support member 40 f and on the back side of the main body frame 10. This game ball launching device 18 is provided for launching a game ball into the game area 12a, a handle 18a for causing the player to launch the game ball, a motor 18b for driving the game ball, and a game ball. Hitting ball 18
c and a base member 18d for integrally holding them. In addition, the motor 18b is fixed to a motor support 18e provided with a predetermined interval on the base member 18d. Here, most of the members constituting the game ball launching device 18 such as the base member 18d and the motor support portion 18e are formed of a conductive metal member.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3, a static electricity removing plate 50 (conductive member) as a main configuration of the present invention is provided on the back side of the support member 40f.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a main part on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the static electricity removing plate 50 is formed of a metal plate-like member having an elongated and substantially strip shape. Further, the static electricity removing plate 50 is bent in a line substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction at a predetermined position, so that a fixed portion 52 and a contact portion 54 are formed. Further, the static electricity removing plate 50 has a connecting portion 56 formed at one end in the longitudinal direction.

A plurality of holes 52 a into which a predetermined fixing tool can be inserted are formed at predetermined positions of the fixing portion 52. That is, the static electricity removing plate 50 is disposed on the outer frame 40 by disposing a predetermined fixing tool in the hole portion 52a and fixing the fixing portion 52 at a predetermined position on the side surface of the second support member 40f. .

Further, the contact portion 54 is the same body as the fixed portion 52, and is a planar shape that is distinguished from the fixed portion 52 by being bent at a predetermined angle at two folding lines 50a and 50b. Is formed. As a supplementary example, the end of the contact portion 54 opposite to the folding line 50b may be inadvertently brought into contact with surrounding wiring members or the like for the purpose of protecting these members. And a predetermined protective material may be attached.

Further, the connecting portion 56 has a shape in which an intermediate portion 53 formed between the fixing portion 52 and the contact portion 54 is extended to a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction. A hole 56a through which the tool F and the like can be inserted is formed. The hole 56a is connected to the second connecting member 42b.
And a hole (not shown) provided in the base plate 40 at a position that can be fixed to the bottom surface support member 40f using a predetermined fixture F or the like.

Here, the mode at the time of arrange | positioning the static electricity removal plate 50 to the pachinko game machine A1 is demonstrated.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and is taken along line X1 (see FIG. 3).
It is arrow sectional drawing seen more visually.

In the figure, the static electricity removing plate 50 has a plurality of holes 52 provided in the fixing part 52.
A (see FIG. 4) is fixed to the rear side surface of the second support member 40f by using a predetermined fixture F or the like. When the main body frame 10 is stored in the outer frame 40, the contact portion 54 of the static electricity removing plate 50 is provided so as to be in contact with the vicinity of the end portion of the lower surface of the motor support portion 18e. Further, the connecting portion 56 is fixed to the upper surface of the second support member 40f by using a predetermined fixture F or the like together with the hole portion 42b1 provided in the second connecting member 42b.

Next, the usage state of the pachinko gaming machine A1, specifically, the operation when the static electricity removing plate 50 is installed in the pachinko gaming machine A1 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a usage state of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the same figure, the static electricity removal plate 50 is arrange | positioned by the side surface of the back side of the 2nd supporting member 40f. Here, when the main body frame 10 is stored in the outer frame 40, the contact portion 54 of the static electricity removing plate 50 contacts the motor support portion 18 e of the game ball launching device 18. Then, the static electricity charged in the game ball launching device 18 is conducted from the motor support portion 18e to the contact portion 54 as shown by a broken line in FIG. 6, and further via the connection portion 56 and the second connecting member 42b. Is conducted to the island side. At this time, when the first connecting portion 42a is connected to the conductive portion on the island side,
The second connecting member 4 is connected to a shaft member or the like connecting the connecting member 42a and the second connecting member 42b.
Static electricity is conducted from 2b to the first connecting member 42a and discharged to the island side.

In the present embodiment, a portion in contact with the contact portion 54 may be provided in addition to the game ball launching device 18. That is, it is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the main body frame 10 and close to the contact portion 54 so as to come into contact with the contact portion 54 together with the game ball launching device 18 as shown in FIGS. A conductive plate 19 (conductive mediating member) is provided.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and is a view taken along arrow X2 (see FIG. 3).
It is arrow sectional drawing seen more visually.

In the drawing, the conductive plate 19 is formed of a conductive plate-like member bent at a predetermined position. One end is fixed to the back side of the main body frame 10 and the other end is static. It is provided in contact with the contact portion 54 of the removal plate 50. In addition, the conductive plate 19 includes various devices provided on the back side of the game board 20, specifically, a distribution path of game balls (
A conductive wire 19a connected to a conductive location such as (not shown) is connected. In other words, the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of various devices such as a distribution path disposed on the back side of the game board 12a is transferred to the conductive plate 19 via the conductive wires 19a as shown by the broken lines in FIG. Conduction is conducted, and further, conduction is made to the island side via the contact portion 54, the connection portion 56, and the second connecting member 42b.

Moreover, although the case where the above-described static electricity removing plate 50 is disposed on the outer frame 40 side has been described, it may be disposed on the main body frame 10 side. That is, a static eliminating plate (not shown) provided to be disposed on the main body frame 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The static electricity removing plate 50 is disposed upside down. That is, in the static electricity removing plate fixed to the main body frame 10, a portion corresponding to the fixing portion 52 in the static electricity removing plate 50 is fixed to the back side of the main body frame 10 using a predetermined fixing tool. In addition, the portion corresponding to the contact portion 54 in the static electricity removing plate 50 is disposed so as to hang downward so as not to leave an unnecessarily large space from the second support member 40f.

Moreover, although the case where the conductive plate 19 is disposed on the back side of the main body frame 10 has been described, it may be disposed on the mechanism plate 20.

  FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the same figure, the conductive plate 119 is formed of a conductive plate-like member bent at a predetermined position in the same manner as the conductive plate 19, and one end portion of the various devices that the mechanism plate 20 has, for example, The power supply substrate 22g is fixed to the outer surface using a predetermined fixing tool F or the like, and the other end is disposed so as to contact the contact portion 54 of the static electricity removing plate 50.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and is taken along line X3 (see FIG. 8).
It is arrow sectional drawing seen more visually.

In the figure, the end of the conductive plate 119 opposite to the end fixed to the power supply substrate 22g is the contact portion 54 of the static electricity removing plate 50 when the main body frame 10 is housed in the outer frame 40. It is formed so as to come into contact with. The conductive plate 119 includes a mechanism plate 20.
A conductive wire 119a connected to conductive portions such as the main control board 22b and the power supply board 22g is connected. That is, the static electricity charged in the conductive portions of various devices such as the main control board 22b and the power supply board 22g disposed on the back side of the mechanism plate 20 is
Similar to the conductive plate 19 shown in FIG. 6, the conductive plate 119 is connected to the conductive plate 119 through the conductive line 119a, and further connected to the island side through the contact portion 54, the connecting portion 56, and the second connecting member 42b.

(3) Variations of gaming machines:
Next, a static electricity removing plate 150 as a first modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of a first modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the static electricity removing plate 150 has a fixing portion 152, a contact portion 154, and a connecting portion 156. The static electricity removing plate 150 is formed in a substantially similar configuration to the above-described static electricity removing plate 50, but has a different configuration in the contact portion 154. Further, the static electricity removing plate 5 is located at a predetermined position of the static electricity removing plate 150.
A plurality of hole portions, that is, a hole portion 152a provided in the fixed portion 152, a hole portion 156a provided in the connecting portion 156, and the like are formed in substantially the same manner as 0, but functionally, the static electricity removing plate Since it is the same as the case of 50, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the first modified example of the pachinko gaming machine A1, and shows a state in which the first modified example is provided in the pachinko gaming machine A1 of the present embodiment as viewed from the arrow X1 ( It is the arrow directional cross-sectional view visually recognized from FIG.

In the figure, the contact portion 154 has a plate-like member at two predetermined positions, that is, a folding line 154a.
And it is formed in the shape which has a leaf | plate spring effect | action which exhibits cross-sectional view substantially triangular shape by bending in the folding line 154b. Further, the width in the longitudinal direction of the contact portion 154 is formed in accordance with the inner width of the motor support portion 18e. That is, the contact portion 154 is disposed at a position where the motor support portion 18e is stored when the main body frame 10 is stored in the outer frame 40. The contact portion 154 is located on the bottom side of the motor support portion 18e. When the end part contacts the contact part 154,
The contact portion 154 is pushed downward, and the folding line 154b is disposed so as to fit into the opening 18e1 formed at the lower portion of the motor support portion 18e. As a result, the contact portion 154 is urged against the motor support portion 18e by the leaf spring action, and thus forms a stable contact state with the motor support portion 18e.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of a second modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the static electricity removing plate 250 includes a static electricity removing plate 50 and a connecting member 42.
It is the same structure as what was formed integrally with b. That is, this static electricity removing plate 2
Reference numeral 50 denotes a fixed portion 252, a contact portion 254, and a connecting portion 256. That is, in the case of using this static electricity removing plate 250 pachinko gaming machine A1, the connecting member 42b
Instead of this, the connecting portion 256 is directly disposed on the outer frame 40. Accordingly, in this static electricity removing plate 250, the portion having the configuration of the static electricity removing plate 50 and the portion having the configuration of the connecting member 42b are integrally formed, and therefore, a fixture or the like for connecting each other is used. It has a structure that can conduct static electricity. In addition, a plurality of holes, that is, holes similar to the holes 152 a provided in the fixing part 152 are formed in the fixing part 252 of the static eliminating plate 250 in substantially the same manner as the static eliminating plate 50. However, since the function is the same as that of the static electricity removing plate 50, the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a main part of a third modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, the pachinko gaming machine A1 is provided with a mechanism plate connecting member (intervening means) 121 in addition to the static electricity removing plate 50. The mechanism plate connecting member 121 is fixed to the mounting portion 10b of the main body frame 10 in substantially the same manner as the above-described mechanism plate connecting member 21 (see FIG. 2), and the mechanism plate 20 can be rotated using a hinge 121a. By connecting to the game board 12, the game board 12 is provided so as to be freely opened and closed. However, the mechanism plate connecting member 121 has a configuration different from that of the mechanism plate connecting member 21. That is, the lower end of the mechanism plate connecting member 121 is extended by a predetermined length, and the contact portion 12 is bent into a substantially letter shape in cross section at the end.
3 is provided.

  FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a configuration of a main part of a third modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1.

In the figure, when the main body frame 10 is housed in the outer frame 40, the contact portion 123 is fixed to a part of the second connecting member 42 b, specifically, the second side member 40 b of the outer frame 40. It is provided at a position in contact with a portion having a vertical plane shape. The contact portion 123 has a predetermined leaf spring action from its shape, and when the main body frame 10 is stored in the outer frame 40, the contact portion 123 is pressed against the second connecting member 42b with a predetermined biasing force. Is provided.

The mechanism plate connecting member 121 is electrically connected to conductive portions of various devices provided on the main body frame 10 and the mechanism plate 20 by using predetermined conductive wires (not shown). Specifically, the other end of the conductive wire connected to the conductive portion of various devices provided in the main body frame 10 and the mechanism plate 20 is connected to the hinge 121a and the like, so that the main body frame 10 and the mechanism plate 20 are connected.
In this state, the conductive portions of the various devices provided on the mechanism plate and the mechanism plate connecting member 121 are electrically connected. That is, the static electricity charged in the conductive portion is conducted to the hinge 121a through the conductive wire as indicated by the broken line in FIG. 14, and further, the contact portion 123 and the second connecting member 4 are connected.
Conducted to the island side via 2b.

In the third modification, an example in which the mechanism plate connecting member 121 is used as an intervening means has been shown. However, the mechanism plate connecting member 121 is brought into contact with conductive portions of various devices provided in the main body frame 10 and the mechanism plate 20. If possible, a member having conductivity may be newly provided as an intervening means separately from the mechanism plate connecting member 121 and the like.

In this embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine A1 has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to slot machines, patty lots, and the like.

It is a whole perspective view which shows the structure of the front side of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a whole perspective view which shows the structure by the side of the back surface of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part by the side of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of the pachinko gaming machine A1 according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the principal part of pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention, Comprising: It is arrow sectional drawing visually recognized from X1 arrow line of sight (refer FIG. 3). It is a top view which shows the use condition of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention, Comprising: It is the arrow sectional drawing visually recognized from X2 arrow line (refer FIG. 3). It is an expansion perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of the pachinko gaming machine A1 according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the principal part of pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention, Comprising: It is arrow sectional drawing visually recognized from X3 arrow line of sight (refer FIG. 8). It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of the 1st modification of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st modification of the pachinko gaming machine A1 concerning this invention, Comprising: The state which arrange | positioned the 1st modification to the pachinko gaming machine A1 of a present Example X1 arrow line (refer FIG. 3) FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of the 2nd modification of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the principal part of the 3rd modification of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of the principal part of the 3rd modification of the pachinko game machine A1 concerning this invention.

A1 ... Pachinko machine 10 ... Body frame 18 ... Game ball launcher 19, 119 ... Conductive plate (conductive mediating member)
20 ... Mechanical plate 21, 121 ... Mechanical plate connecting member (intervening means)
40 ... outer frame 42 ... connecting member (connecting means)
50, 150, 250 ... Static electricity removal plate (conductive member)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a main body frame having various devices used for games, and an outer frame that holds the main body frame and is connected to the main body frame in a door shape by a predetermined connecting means.
A conductive member formed of a substantially plate-like member having conductivity,
A gaming machine, wherein the game machine is disposed so as to be in contact with a conductive portion of the various devices.

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