JP2011025077A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine provided with a detecting means that perform reliable detection without a problem even if a component member is deformed by a use with years. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes a Pachinko machine body 4 formed of a game surface 9 openably and closably supported by an external frame 1, wherein a player faces the game surface to play a game. The Pachinko machine is further provided with a limit switch 30 to detect the opening/closing status of the frame plate 1d of the Pachinko machine body 4 between the Pachinko machine body 4 and the internal surface of the external frame 1 (left frame plate 1d), which the end 4a on the side of an opening/closing support shaft 6a of the Pachinko machine body 4 faces, under the condition of the Pachinko machine body 4 closed to the external frame 1. The limit switch 30 swingably supported by a support shaft pin 45 abuts on the left frame plate 1d to go ON/OFF while swinging. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with detection means for detecting an open / close state or a detachment state between adjacent constituent members.

For example, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a location that opens and closes between a pachinko machine body as a gaming machine body and a door frame as a front frame, or between a pachinko machine body and an outer frame as a support frame body, etc. A sensor may be provided in Whether or not the door frame or the pachinko machine body is opened is notified in the management room and the time is recorded. As described above, the sensor is used from the viewpoint of keeping an open record on the hall side for equipment maintenance and inspection and preventing fraud on the player side. In some other models, a set board as an open / close board is detachably mounted on the pachinko machine body, and a control mechanism is provided in the base box of the set board. In this case, a sensor is disposed between the pachinko machine body and the set board.
There are various types of sensors, but the most frequently used is an inexpensive limit switch. The limit switch detects the open state by turning on / off the input lever. For example, with the limit switch fixed on the pachinko machine body side and a contact plate that contacts the input lever on the outer frame side where the pachinko machine body is fitted, the pachinko machine body is closed (attached) to the outer frame. When the input lever is pushed and the pressing to the input lever is released in the open state, the open / closed state is detected.

By the way, the outer frame is likely to be deformed due to use over time, and an error may occur in the interval between the input lever of the limit switch and the contact plate in contact with the limit switch. If this interval is opened, it will be erroneously detected that the pachinko machine is open despite being blocked, while if the interval is reduced, the limit switch will be overloaded and cause a failure. End up.
In general, the input lever of the limit switch faces the detection target side, that is, the contact plate side in the above description. Then, when opening the main body of the pachinko machine or transporting only the main body of the pachinko machine, the input lever exposed on the side may be accidentally contacted and bent, or it may be accidentally pushed strongly and overloaded. There was a risk that the limit switch itself would malfunction due to excessive application.
Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko machine, the door frame 91, the pachinko machine main body 92, and the outer frame 93 have an overlapping arrangement relationship as shown in FIG. At this time, in order to detect the opening of the door frame 91 and the pachinko machine main body 92, a limit switch 95 is provided on either the door frame 91 or the outer frame 93 (the door frame 91 side in FIG. 22). A technique has been developed in which either the door frame 91 or the outer frame 93 is detected through the passage hole 96.
With this configuration, even when only the door frame 91 is opened or the pachinko machine main body 92 is opened, it is possible to detect the open / closed state with only this one limit switch 95. That is, one limit switch 95 is sufficient. However, since the installation space is actually limited in the door frame 91, there are some models in which it is difficult to arrange the limit switch 95. Further, when the limit switch 95 is provided on the outer frame 93, it has to be transported with the limit switch 95 exposed, particularly in the transporting process, and handling has to be handled carefully, which is troublesome. . Therefore, a technique that can be performed by arranging a limit switch 95 in the pachinko machine main body 92 has been demanded.
The present invention has been made paying attention to various problems existing in these conventional techniques. The first object is to provide a gaming machine equipped with a detecting means that reliably and without defects even when the components are deformed due to aging. The second object is to provide a limit switch. The third purpose is to place a limit switch in the center of the three layers of components that are overlapped in three layers with respect to the rear members. Thus, a gaming machine that can detect the open / closed state of the two members on the front side is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided at least a support frame and a game table on which a game surface is formed on which a player covering the front surface of the support frame faces and plays a game. A plurality of structural members including the support frame and the game stand that can be opened and closed or detachable, and a game machine provided with detection means that is turned on / off when the structural members are opened and closed or detached. The gist of the invention is that the detecting means is supported so as to be swingable between the constituent members, and that the detecting means swings on and off with the approach and separation between the constituent members. .
In such a configuration, when the structural member approaches the detection means from front and rear or from the left and right, the detection means is pushed by one of the structural members and turned on / off. The pushing operation may be performed directly or via another member.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the detecting means is not fixed and is swung by the approach of both constituent members. Therefore, the open / closed state of the constituent members is detected by deformation of the constituent members. This can be performed reliably and without problems without being affected by changes in the pressing amount.

The perspective view of the state which open | released the door frame and the pachinko machine main body of the pachinko machine of embodiment of this invention. The rear view of this Embodiment. The partial expanded rear view explaining the state which open | released the pachinko machine main body in this Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a mounting state of the limit switch according to the first embodiment. The partial expanded rear view explaining the state which open | released the pachinko machine main body in this Embodiment 2. FIG. The exploded perspective view explaining the wearing state of the limit switch of this Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the state of the limit switch of this Embodiment 1, (a) is a pachinko machine main body open state, (b) is the state which pushed only the input lever of the limit switch (c) is a pachinko machine main body. Blocked state. It is explanatory drawing explaining the state of the limit switch of Embodiment 2, Comprising: (a) is a pachinko machine main body open state, (b) is a pachinko machine main body obstruction | occlusion state. The partial expanded rear view explaining the state which open | released the pachinko machine main body in this Embodiment 3. FIG. The exploded perspective view explaining the wearing state of the limit switch of this Embodiment 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the state of the limit switch of this Embodiment 3, (a) is a pachinko machine main body open state, (b) is the state which pushed only the input lever of the limit switch (c) is a pachinko machine main body. Blocked state. The partial expanded rear view explaining the state which open | released the pachinko machine main body in this Embodiment 4. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining the state of the limit switch of Embodiment 4, (a) is a pachinko machine main body open state, (b) is a pachinko machine main body obstruction | occlusion state. The perspective view of the state which open | released the door frame of the pachinko machine of Embodiment 5, and the pachinko machine main body. Partial sectional view of the upper beam of the pachinko machine body of the fifth embodiment FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view around a limit switch according to the fifth embodiment. The partial top view of the state which obstruct | occluded the pachinko machine main body and door frame with respect to the outer frame in this Embodiment 5. FIG. The fragmentary top view of the state which opened the door frame, with the pachinko machine main body obstruct | occluded with respect to the outer frame in this Embodiment 5. FIG. The fragmentary top view of the state which open | released the pachinko machine main body and the door frame with respect to the outer frame in this Embodiment 5. FIG. The perspective view of Embodiment 6 applied to the slot machine. The perspective view of the state which open | released the same slot machine. The perspective view of the state which open | released the door frame of the conventional pachinko machine corresponding to Embodiment 5, and the pachinko machine main body.

Embodiments 1 to 5 in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an outline of the pachinko machine will be described mainly based on FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and then a unique configuration of each embodiment will be described. In the following description, the front side or the front side means the side facing the player, and the rear side or the back side means the opposite side. In the description of FIG. 2, the left and right directions viewed from the back side are respectively left and right. Further, the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14 instead of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, an outer frame 1 as a support frame of a pachinko gaming machine is a wooden frame framed in a quadrilateral shape by upper, lower, left and right frame plates 1a to 1d. A curtain plate 2 is disposed on the upper surface of the lower frame plate 1b. A pachinko machine body 4 as a gaming machine body is mounted on the outer frame 1. The pachinko machine body 4 is pivotable about the pivot shaft 6a of the hinge fitting 6 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 1. A game board 5 is mounted on the upper body of the pachinko machine body 4. A game surface 9 is formed on the front surface of the game board 5 so as to be substantially vertical. On the game surface 9, a game area 14 in which the inner rail 10, the outer rail 11, the winning a prize port 12, the variable display device 13, and the like are arranged at predetermined positions is formed. Note that illustration of the nail is omitted. The periphery of the game board 5 is surrounded by a frame-like door frame support frame 7. The door frame support frame 7 is formed integrally with the pachinko machine body 4. Three lamps 8 are arranged in the horizontal direction on the front surface of the upper beam 20 of the door frame support frame 7.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a set board 22 as an open / close board is attached to the back side of the game board 5 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the pachinko machine body 4. The set board 22 is supported on the pachinko machine main body 4 by hinge portions 23 arranged on the upper and lower sides, and is attached to and detached from the pachinko machine main body 4 by pulling out and pushing in the opening / closing pins 26 arranged in a scattered manner on the board surface. Near the center of the set panel 22, a symbol display unit 31 as a control mechanism for controlling the variable display device 13 is disposed. A control device unit 32 as a control mechanism for performing electronic control of the pachinko machine, such as discharging a prize ball, is disposed adjacent to the unit 31. A prize ball tank 33 is disposed above the units 31 and 32. An input / output base 34 is arranged on the right side of the prize ball tank 33. A limit switch 30 as a sensor is disposed on the right side of the input / output board 34. The limit switch 30 will be described later. A ball payout mechanism P is disposed below the input / output base 34. A safe ball processing mechanism Q is disposed below the ball payout mechanism P. A game ball launching mechanism R is disposed below the set board 22. The right end surface 4a of the pachinko machine main body 4 (as viewed from the back) is formed by the prize ball tank 33, the ball payout mechanism P, and the like. The shape of the right end surface 4a is not constant depending on the shapes and positions of various components disposed on the back surface of the pachinko machine body 4, but in short there are no other members on the side and the outer frame 1 This refers to a portion facing the inner surface of the left part (becomes the right part from the back) of the outer frame 1 when the pachinko machine body 4 is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 1, a door frame 15 as a front frame is disposed on the front surface of the game board 5. The door frame 15 rotates about the rotation shaft 6 a of the hinge metal fitting 6 and can be opened and closed with respect to the pachinko machine body 4. The door frame 15 is in contact with the door frame support frame 7 in a closed state. The door frame 15 has a substantially square outer shape, and a large square hole 16 is formed in the center. Three through holes 24 are formed in the upper beam 19 above the door frame 15 in the horizontal direction. The through holes 24 correspond to the lamps 8 of the door frame support frame 7. When the door frame 15 is closed, the lamps 8 are disposed in the corresponding through holes 24. A translucent decorative panel 25 is disposed in front of the upper beam 19 and covers the through hole 24. The light from the lamp 8 brightly illuminates the light transmissive decorative panel 25 through the through hole 24. The left vertical frame 21 is formed with a large trapezoidal cutout 28 for exposing the keyhole 27 provided in the door frame support frame 7 (see FIG. 1). On the back side of the door frame 15, a metal reinforcing frame 29 surrounding the window hole 16 is disposed over the entire periphery of the window hole 16.

  An upper cover plate 35 is mounted below the door frame 15. The upper cover plate 35 is cantilevered by a hinge fitting (not shown) with respect to the pachinko machine body 4 and can be opened and closed with respect to the pachinko machine body 4. The upper cover plate 35 is formed to project forward, and an upper tray 36 is placed on the upper surface. A lower cover plate 37 is disposed below the upper cover plate 35. The lower cover plate 37 is fixed to the pachinko machine body 4. The lower cover plate 37 is formed to project forward, and a lower tray 38 is placed on the upper surface. The lower tray 38 mainly stores game balls that could not be stored in the upper tray 36. An ashtray 40 is attached to the lower cover plate 37. An operation handle 39 is attached to the right side of the lower tray 38.

Next, the limit switch 30 and the configuration around the limit switch 30 will be described in detail for each embodiment.
(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a mounting frame 41 is formed on the right side of the input / output base 34 constituting a part of the right end surface 4 a. The mounting frame 41 is formed with a mounting plate 43 that protrudes to the right in a substantially trapezoidal shape. A limit switch 30 is suspended and supported on the mounting plate 43 by a pivot pin 45 projecting from the mounting plate 43 so as to be swingable. Since the position of the support pin 45 is slightly shifted outward from the limit switch 30, the limit switch 30 is slightly inclined while being supported by the shaft. The limit switch 30 includes a main body 30a and an input lever 30b as a detection unit, and the input lever 30b is pushed to press the on / off button 30c. In the present embodiment, the detection signal is output in a state where the on / off button 30c is not pressed. The limit switch 30 is arranged so that the lever 30b faces the attachment frame 41 side.
A coil spring 49 supported by a pin 47 is disposed between the limit switch 30 and the mounting frame 41. The coil spring 49 biases the limit switch 30 counterclockwise (outward) against the biasing plate 50 formed on the mounting frame 41.

The operation of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment having such a configuration will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the door frame 15 is in an open state with respect to the pachinko machine body 4, and the pachinko machine body 4 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 1. At this time, the limit switch 30 is in the state shown in FIG. Here, the door frame 15 is first rotated to be mounted on the game board 5 so as to cover the game surface 9. Next, the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the direction of the outer frame 1 around the rotation shaft 6 a of the hinge fitting 6. That is, the right end surface 4a of the pachinko machine main body 4 rotates about 90 degrees from the state of FIG. 1 and approaches the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d.
When the pachinko machine main body 4 approaches the outer frame 1, first, the limit switch main body 30a comes into contact with the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, and the main body 30a is pushed to start rotating in the clockwise direction (inward direction). Then, the input lever 30b is pressed against the coil spring 49, and the on / off button 30c is pushed. In this state, the pachinko machine main body 4 is not yet completely attached to the outer frame 1, and the main body 30a is inclined as shown in FIG.
Further, when the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the closing direction, the body 30a itself starts to rotate in the clockwise direction (inward direction) against the biasing force of the coil spring 49. Then, with the pachinko machine main body 4 fully attached to the outer frame 1, the main body 30a is arranged substantially vertically as shown in FIG.
Next, when the pachinko machine body 4 is opened again, the state shown in FIG. 7 (c) is changed to the state shown in FIG. 7 (b), and the state shown in FIG. 7 (a) is reversed.

With this configuration, the first embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the pachinko machine body 4 is mounted on the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 7C, the body 30a is elastically held by the coil spring 49 and has a slight margin for swinging left and right. ing. Therefore, the limit switch 30 is not overloaded by the coil spring 49 beyond the urging force, and the limit switch 30 is not easily damaged by the overload.
(2) The limit switch 30 rotates clockwise (inward) while resisting the urging force of the coil spring 49 as the pachinko machine body 4 and the left frame plate 1d approach each other. In the range in which this rotation (swing) can be performed, there is a margin in the adjustment of the arrangement position of the limit switch 30, so that it is not necessary to require a great deal of skill for the arrangement work of the limit switch 30.
(3) Since the limit switch 30 swings, the input lever 30b can be arranged toward the mounting frame 41. For example, the limit switch 30 may accidentally contact the input lever 30b during transportation of the pachinko machine body 4. It is difficult for a malfunction to occur. Of course, it is also possible to arrange the input lever 30b outward.
(4) In addition to the swing of the limit switch 30, the coil spring 49 has elasticity, so that it is possible to cope with dimensional errors due to aging of the left frame plate 1 d.
(5) Since the limit switch 30 directly contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, a separate member such as a contact plate for pressing the lever 30b and turning on / off the button 30c is unnecessary, thereby reducing cost. Contribute to.
(6) Since the mounting frame 41 itself has the flexibility that it bends slightly to the left and right, in addition to the coil spring 49, the limit switch 30 is less likely to be loaded.
(7) Since the limit switch 30 is on the pachinko machine body 4 side, it can be wired directly from the input / output board 34 and is disposed adjacent to the input / output board 34. Supply can be realized easily and inexpensively.
(8) Even if the pachinko machine body 4 is opened with respect to the outer frame 1, the position of the limit switch 30 is located on the rotating shaft 6 a side of the right end surface 4 a of the pachinko machine body 4 and the pachinko machine body 4 is opened. However, since the gap does not become so large, it becomes difficult for those who play illegal games to touch the limit switch 30 very much. Also, as the pachinko machine body 4 is opened, the notch 28 side of the pachinko machine body 4 protrudes forward, which becomes an obstacle and the right end surface 4a rotates in reverse and hides behind. Difficult to do.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a mounting frame 41 is formed on the right side of the input / output base 34 constituting a part of the right end surface 4 a. The mounting frame 41 is formed with a mounting plate 43 that protrudes to the right in a substantially trapezoidal shape. A limit switch 30 is suspended and supported on the mounting plate 43 so as to be swingable by a support pin 51 protruding from the mounting plate 43. Since the position of the support pin 51 is slightly shifted outward from the limit switch 30, the limit switch 30 is slightly tilted while being supported by the shaft. The limit switch 30 includes a main body 30a and an input lever 53 as a detection unit, and the input lever 53 is pushed to push the on / off button 30c. In the present embodiment, the detection signal is output in a state where the on / off button 30c is not pressed. The limit switch 30 is arranged so that the input lever 53 faces the attachment frame 41 side. The input lever 53 has a distal end bent in the middle, and an extension portion 54 extending obliquely upward is formed. An urging plate 55 is formed on the attachment frame 41, and when the limit switch 30 rotates in the clockwise direction (inward direction), the distal end of the extending portion 54 comes into contact with the urging plate 55.

The operation of the pachinko machine according to Embodiment 2 having such a configuration will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the door frame 15 is in an open state with respect to the pachinko machine body 4, and the pachinko machine body 4 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 1. At this time, the limit switch 30 is in the state shown in FIG. Here, the door frame 15 is first rotated to be mounted on the game board 5 so as to cover the game surface 9. Next, the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the direction of the outer frame 1 around the rotation shaft 6 a of the hinge fitting 6. That is, the right end surface 4a of the pachinko machine main body 4 rotates about 90 degrees from the state of FIG. 1 and approaches the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d.
When the pachinko machine body 4 approaches the outer frame 1, it first comes into contact with the inner surface of the left frame plate 1 d from the limit switch body 30 a, and the body 30 a is pushed to start rotating in the clockwise direction (inward direction). The extending portion 54 of the lever 53 is brought into contact with the urging plate 55. As the main body 30a rotates, the input lever 53 is relatively pushed by the urging plate 55, and the on / off button 30c is pushed.
Further, when the pachinko machine main body 4 is rotated in the closing direction, the main body 30a itself starts to rotate clockwise (inward) against the elasticity of the extending portion 54. Then, with the pachinko machine main body 4 fully attached to the outer frame 1, the main body 30a is arranged substantially vertically as shown in FIG.
Next, when the pachinko machine body 4 is opened again, the state shown in FIG. 8B is changed to the state shown in FIG.

With this configuration, the second embodiment has the following effects.
(1) With the pachinko machine main body 4 mounted on the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 8B, the main body 30a is held by the elasticity of the extending portion 54 and has a slight margin for swinging left and right. have. Therefore, the limit switch 30 is not overloaded by the coil spring 49 beyond the urging force, and the limit switch 30 is not easily damaged by the overload.
(2) As the pachinko machine body 4 and the left frame plate 1d approach each other, the limit switch 30 rotates in the clockwise direction (inward direction) against the elasticity of the extending portion 54. In the range in which this rotation (swing) can be performed, there is a margin in the adjustment of the arrangement position of the limit switch 30, so that it is not necessary to require a great deal of skill for the arrangement work of the limit switch 30.
(3) Since the limit switch 30 swings, the input lever 53 can be arranged facing the mounting frame 41. For example, the limit switch 30 is accidentally contacted with the input lever 53 while the pachinko machine body 4 is being transported. It is difficult for a malfunction to occur. Of course, it is also possible to arrange the input lever 30b outward.
(4) In addition to the swinging of the limit switch 30, the extension portion 54 has elasticity, so that it is possible to cope with dimensional errors due to the aging of the left frame plate 1d.
(5) Since the limit switch 30 directly contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, a separate member such as a contact plate for pressing the input lever 53 and turning on / off the button 30c is unnecessary. Contributes to reduction.
(6) Since the mounting frame 41 itself has the flexibility that it bends slightly to the left and right, in addition to the elasticity of the extension portion 54, it is further difficult to apply a load to the limit switch 30.
(7) Since the limit switch 30 is on the pachinko machine body 4 side, it can be wired directly from the input / output board 34 and is disposed adjacent to the input / output board 34. Supply can be realized easily and inexpensively.
(8) Even if the pachinko machine body 4 is opened with respect to the outer frame 1, the position of the limit switch 30 is located on the rotating shaft 6 a side of the right end surface 4 a of the pachinko machine body 4 and the pachinko machine body 4 is opened. However, since the gap does not become so large, it becomes difficult for those who play illegal games to touch the limit switch 30 very much. Also, as the pachinko machine body 4 is opened, the notch 28 side of the pachinko machine body 4 protrudes forward, which becomes an obstacle and the right end surface 4a rotates in reverse and hides behind. Difficult to do.

(Embodiment 3)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, a mounting frame 41 is formed on the right side of the input / output base 34 constituting a part of the right end surface 4 a. The mounting frame 41 is formed with a mounting plate 43 that protrudes to the right in a substantially trapezoidal shape. The limit switch 30 is mounted on the mounting plate 43 together with the case 57. As shown in FIG. 10, the case 57 is rotatably attached to the mounting plate 43 through a fixing screw 58 through a mounting hole 57 a disposed at a lower position. A long hole 59 is formed above the fixing screw 58. A restriction screw 60 protruding from the mounting plate 43 is disposed in the long hole 59, and the rotation of the case 57 is restricted. As a result, the case 57 can be swung around the fixing screw 58 as a rotation center.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11A to 11C, a first storage portion 61 opened leftward is formed between the fixing screw 58 and the long hole 59. A plate spring 63 as a buffer member is stored in the first storage portion 61. A second storage portion 62 is formed on the right side of the first storage portion 61. The second storage part 62 is opened to the right, and the limit switch 30 is stored in the second storage part 62. The limit switch 30 includes a main body 30a fixed in the second storage portion 62, a lever 30b as a detection portion, and an on / off button 30c. The input lever 30b is pushed and the on / off button 30c is pushed. In the present embodiment, the detection signal is output in a state where the on / off button 30c is not pressed. The lever 30 b protrudes slightly to the right from the second storage portion 62.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the leaf spring 63 applies a case 57 to the urging plate 64 projecting to the left of the mounting plate 43 in the clockwise direction (rightward). As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the case 57 is slightly tilted to the right in the biased state. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine body 4 is housed in the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 2, it is pushed by the upper inner surface of the left frame plate 1d as shown in FIG. 30b is pressed, and the case 57 of the limit switch 30 rotates counterclockwise (leftward) against the urging force of the leaf spring 63.

The operation of the pachinko machine according to Embodiment 3 having such a configuration will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the door frame 15 is in an open state with respect to the pachinko machine body 4, and the pachinko machine body 4 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 1. At this time, the limit switch 30 is in the state shown in FIG. Here, the door frame 15 is first rotated to be mounted on the game board 5 so as to cover the game surface 9. Next, the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the direction of the outer frame 1 around the rotation shaft 6 a of the hinge fitting 6. That is, the right end surface 4a of the pachinko machine main body 4 rotates about 90 degrees from the state of FIG. 1 and approaches the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d. When the pachinko machine main body 4 approaches the outer frame 1, the lever 30b of the limit switch 30 first contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, and the lever 30b is pushed and rotated in the direction of the main body 30a (FIG. 11 ( b)). Further, when the lever 30b is pushed, the case 57 of the limit switch 30 is rotated counterclockwise (leftward) against the urging force of the leaf spring 63, and the pachinko machine body 4 is moved to the outer frame 1. The limit switch 30 is in the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11 (c), with the pachinko machine body 4 mounted on the outer frame 1, the regulating screw 60 is positioned near the center in the long hole 59, and the case 57 swings leftward. Have a little margin.
Next, when the pachinko machine body 4 is opened again, the state shown in FIG. 11 (c) is changed to the state shown in FIG. 11 (b), and the state shown in FIG. 11 (a) is reversed. In the first embodiment, the input is performed by releasing the pressing on the lever 30b by opening.

With this configuration, the third embodiment has the following effects.
(1) With the pachinko machine body 4 mounted on the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 11C, the regulating screw 60 is positioned near the center in the long hole 59, and the case 57 swings leftward. Have some room for doing. Therefore, the limit switch 30 is not overloaded with the urging force of the leaf spring 63 or more, and a failure due to the overload of the limit switch 30 hardly occurs.
(2) The case 57 in which the limit switch 30 is housed is swung to the left and right by the length of the long hole 59 by the pushing by the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d and the urging force of the leaf spring 63. That is, since the case 57 is not fixed and the margin for adjusting the arrangement position of the limit switch 30 is sufficient, it is not necessary to require a great deal of skill for the arrangement work of the limit switch 30.
(3) Since the lever 30b of the limit switch 30 directly contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, a separate member such as a contact plate for turning the lever 30b on and off is unnecessary, which contributes to cost reduction.
(4) In addition to the swinging of the limit switch 30, the leaf spring 63 has elasticity, so that it is possible to cope with dimensional errors due to the aging of the left frame plate 1d.
(5) Since the mounting frame 41 itself has the flexibility that it bends slightly to the left and right, it is difficult to apply a load to the limit switch 30 together with the case 57 swinging.
(6) Even if the pachinko machine body 4 is opened with respect to the outer frame 1, the position of the limit switch 30 is located on the rotating shaft 6 a side of the right end surface 4 a of the pachinko machine body 4 and the pachinko machine body 4 is opened. However, since the gap does not become so large, it becomes very difficult for those who play illegal games to touch the limit switch 30. Also, as the pachinko machine body 4 is opened, the notch 28 side of the pachinko machine body 4 protrudes forward, which becomes an obstacle and the right end surface 4a rotates in reverse and hides behind. Difficult to do.
(7) Since the limit switch 30 is on the pachinko machine body 4 side, it can be wired directly from the input / output board 34 and is disposed adjacent to the input / output board 34. Supply can be realized easily and inexpensively.
(8) Since the limit switch 30 swings, the input lever 30b can be disposed toward the mounting frame 41. For example, the limit switch 30 may accidentally contact the input lever 30b during transportation of the pachinko machine body 4. It is difficult for a malfunction to occur.

(Embodiment 4)
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 12, a mounting frame 41 is formed on the right side of the input / output board 34 constituting a part of the right end surface 4a. The mounting frame 41 is formed with a mounting plate 43 that protrudes to the right in a substantially trapezoidal shape. The limit switch 30 is mounted on the mounting plate 43 together with the case 65. As shown in FIG. 12, the case 65 is rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 43 by a fixing screw 66 disposed at a lower position. A long hole 67 is formed above the fixing screw 66. A restriction screw 68 protruding from the mounting plate 43 is disposed in the long hole 67, and the rotation of the case 65 is restricted. As a result, the case 65 can be swung around the fixing screw 66 as a rotation center.
As shown in FIGS. 12, 13 (a), and 13 (b), a storage portion 69 that is opened to the left is formed between the fixing screw 66 and the long hole 67. The limit switch 30 is stored in the storage unit 69. The limit switch 30 includes a main body 30a fixed in the storage unit 69 and an input lever 71 as a detection unit, and the input lever 66 is pushed to push the on / off button 30c. In the present embodiment, the detection signal is output in a state where the on / off button 30c is not pressed.
The limit switch 30 is arranged so that the input lever 71 faces the attachment frame 41 side. The input lever 71 has a distal end bent at an intermediate point, and has an extending portion 72 extending obliquely upward. An urging plate 73 is formed on the mounting frame 41. The distal end of the extending portion 72 abuts against the urging plate 73 to slightly urge the case 65 in the clockwise direction in the figure. Since the position of the fixing screw 66 is slightly shifted to the left outside of the case 65, the weight is biased to the right, and the case 65 is inclined to the right even with a slight urging force.

The operation of the pachinko machine according to Embodiment 4 having such a configuration will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the door frame 15 is in an open state with respect to the pachinko machine body 4, and the pachinko machine body 4 is in an open state with respect to the outer frame 1. At this time, the limit switch 30 is in the state shown in FIG. Here, the door frame 15 is first rotated to be mounted on the game board 5 so as to cover the game surface 9. Next, the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the direction of the outer frame 1 around the rotation shaft 6 a of the hinge fitting 6. That is, the right end surface 4a of the pachinko machine main body 4 rotates about 90 degrees from the state of FIG. 1 and approaches the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d.
When the pachinko machine body 4 approaches the outer frame 1, first, it contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1 d from the case 65, and the limit switch 30 is pushed together with the case 65 to rotate counterclockwise (inward). start. The input lever 71 is bent by this pressing force, and the on / off button 30c is pushed.
Further, when the pachinko machine body 4 is rotated in the closing direction, the extending portion 72 is also bent by the pressing force, and the main body 30a is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), they are arranged almost vertically.
Next, when the pachinko machine body 4 is opened again, the state shown in FIG. 13B is changed to the state shown in FIG.

With this configuration, the fourth embodiment has the following effects.
(1) With the pachinko machine main body 4 mounted on the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 13B, the main body 30a is held by the elasticity of the extension portion 72 and has a slight margin for swinging left and right. have. Therefore, the limit switch 30 is not overloaded with elasticity beyond the elasticity of the extending portion 72, and failure due to the overload of the limit switch 30 hardly occurs.
(2) The limit switch 30 rotates counterclockwise (inward) while resisting the elasticity of the extension 72 as the pachinko machine body 4 and the left frame plate 1d approach each other. In the range in which this rotation (swing) can be performed, there is a margin in the adjustment of the arrangement position of the limit switch 30, so that it is not necessary to require a great deal of skill for the arrangement work of the limit switch 30.
(3) Since the limit switch 30 swings, the input lever 66 can be arranged facing the mounting frame 41. For example, the limit switch 30 may accidentally come into contact with the input lever 71 during transportation of the pachinko machine body 4. It is difficult for a malfunction to occur.
(4) In addition to the swinging of the limit switch 30, the extension portion 72 has elasticity, so that it is possible to cope with dimensional errors due to the aging of the left frame plate 1d.
(5) Since the limit switch 30 directly contacts the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, a separate member such as a contact plate for pressing the input lever 71 and turning on / off the button 30c is unnecessary. Contributes to reduction.
(6) Since the mounting frame 41 itself has the flexibility that it bends slightly to the left and right, in addition to the elasticity of the extension portion 72, it is further difficult to apply a load to the limit switch 30.
(7) Since the limit switch 30 is on the pachinko machine body 4 side, it can be wired directly from the input / output board 34 and is disposed adjacent to the input / output board 34. Supply can be realized easily and inexpensively.
(8) Even if the pachinko machine body 4 is opened with respect to the outer frame 1, the position of the limit switch 30 is located on the rotating shaft 6 a side of the right end surface 4 a of the pachinko machine body 4 and the pachinko machine body 4 is opened. However, since the gap does not become so large, it becomes difficult for those who play illegal games to touch the limit switch 30 very much. Also, as the pachinko machine body 4 is opened, the notch 28 side of the pachinko machine body 4 protrudes forward, which becomes an obstacle and the right end surface 4a rotates in reverse and hides behind. Difficult to do.

It should be noted that the present invention can be modified and embodied as follows.
In the first to fourth embodiments, the limit switch 30 is mounted on the mounting frame 41 of the input / output board 34. However, if the right end surface 4a is used, the limit switch 30 can be disposed at a position shifted in the vertical direction. is there.
In Embodiments 1 to 4, the limit switch 30 side is in direct contact with the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d, but the inner surface of the left frame plate 1d is connected to another member such as a contact plate. It may be.
The limit switch 30 may be arranged on the inner surface side of the left frame plate 1d.
-Other detection means other than the limit switch 30, for example, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity sensor, a micro switch, or the like may be used.

(Embodiment 5)
As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a through-hole 75 communicating in the front-rear direction is formed between the lamp 8 and the hinge fitting 6 on the upper beam 20 of the door frame support frame 7. A limit switch 30 is disposed in the through hole 75. The main body 30a of the limit switch 30 is suspended and supported by a suspension bolt 76 from the ceiling surface 75a inside the through hole 75 so as to be rotatable. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, washers 77 are disposed between the main body 30 a and the ceiling surface 75 a and between the main body 30 a and the head 76 a of the suspension bolt 76. As shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, the limit switch 30 is formed so as to be narrower than the width of the through hole 75 so that the limit switch 30 can rotate (swing) in the through hole 75, and the main body 30 a of the limit switch 30 is placed in the through hole 75. The length in the front-rear direction is slightly shorter than the width of the upper beam 19 (that is, the depth of the through hole 75) so as to be completely stored. As shown in FIG. 18, the input lever 30b is structured to protrude forward from the through hole 75 by the elasticity of the on / off button 30c in a state where the main body 30a is accommodated without protruding from the upper beam 19.
The operation of the pachinko machine of the fifth embodiment having such a configuration will be described.
In a state where the pachinko machine body 4 and the door frame 15 are completely closed with respect to the outer frame 1 (that is, in a normal game-ready state), as shown in FIG. It is sandwiched between the frames 1 and pushed into the through holes 75. In the present embodiment, the state where the lever 30b is pushed in the direction of the main body 30a is a non-detected state where the limit switch 30 is not input.
First, when only the door frame 15 is opened, as shown in FIG. 18, the lever 30b of the limit switch 30 jumps out of the through hole 75 due to the elasticity of the on / off button 30c, and the push operation to the on / off button 30c is eliminated. Therefore, it is detected that the door frame 15 is opened.
Further, when the pachinko machine body 4 is opened, the door frame 15 is also opened at the same time, and the lever 30b of the limit switch 30 remains disposed in the through hole 75 as shown in FIG. Since the rear side is opened, the main body 30a is swung by the elasticity of the on / off button 30c and the pressing operation to the on / off button 30c is eliminated, so that the pachinko machine main body 4 (and the door frame 15) is opened. Detected.

With this configuration, the fifth embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the limit switch 30 can swing around the suspension shaft 76, the limit switch 30 is placed in the through hole 75 of the upper beam 19 on the pachinko machine body 4 side so that the door frame 15 or the pachinko machine body 4 is opened or closed. Therefore, it is not necessary to mount the limit switch 30 on the door frame 15 or the outer frame 1.
(2) With the pachinko machine body 4 and the door frame 15 mounted on the outer frame 1 as shown in FIG. 16, the limit switch 30 is completely stored in the through hole 75. Therefore, in a state where the pachinko machine body 4 and the door frame 15 are completely closed with respect to the outer frame 1, the limit switch 30 is not overloaded and failure is unlikely to occur.
(3) Since the main body 30a and the lever 30b of the limit switch 30 are in direct contact with the door frame 15 and the outer frame 1, a separate member such as a contact plate for turning on and off the lever 30b becomes unnecessary, which contributes to cost reduction. .
(4) Since the limit switch 30 is on the pachinko machine main body 4 side, it can be wired directly from the input / output board 34 and is disposed adjacent to the input / output board 34. Supply can be realized easily and inexpensively.
The fifth embodiment can also be embodied by changing as follows.
In the fifth embodiment, the limit switch 30 is suspended and supported. However, the limit switch 30 only has to be brought into contact with the door frame 15 and the outer frame 1 in the through hole 75, so that the mounting method is not limited. Absent.
In Embodiment 5, the elasticity of the on / off button 30c is used to swing, but the limit switch 30 may be swinged using a separate spring.
-You may arrange | position in positions other than the upper beam 20 of the pachinko machine main body 4 side.
In the above embodiments, the limit switch 30 is turned on and off by pressing, but other detection means such as a photoelectric sensor, a proximity sensor, and a micro switch may be used.

(Embodiment 6)
As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine 81 of this embodiment is a model in which a reel device 83 is mounted on the back surface of a front door 82 as a game table. The front door 82 rotates around the rotation shaft 85 with respect to the outer frame 84 as a support frame. A game surface 86 is formed on the front surface of the front door 82. For example, the sensor 30 shown in FIG. 5 is disposed on the side of the reel device 83 serving as an end surface. In a state where the front door 82 seals the front surface of the main body 85, the inner surface 84 a of the outer frame 84 on the rotating shaft 85 side contacts an input lever (not shown) of the sensor 30. When the front door 82 is opened, the pressing of the inner surface 84a of the outer frame 84 against the sensor 30 is released.
When configured in this way,
(1) Since the position where the limit switch 30 is disposed is on the rotation shaft 85 side, the gap does not become very large even when the outer frame 84 is opened. Therefore, those who play illegal games like the above touch the limit switch 30 very much. It becomes difficult. Also, as the outer frame 84 is opened, the front door 82 protrudes forward, which becomes an obstacle and the limit switch 30 side (right end surface) rotates in reverse and hides behind. Hateful.
(2) The lever of the limit switch 30 directly contacts the inner surface 84a of the outer frame 84 with the rotation shaft 85, so that there is no need for a separate member such as a contact plate for turning the lever into and out of the lever, thereby contributing to cost reduction.
(3) Since the limit switch 30 itself swings as described above, the load applied to the limit switch 30 is reduced.
In addition, each limit switch 30 shown in FIGS. 3 and 9 can be applied to the slot machine 81. In addition to the coil spring 49 serving as a buffer member, a sponge having a strong restoring force may be used. Further, another member such as a contact plate may be provided on the inner surface 84a.
In the slot machine 81, the limit switch 30 is mounted on the side surface (end surface) of the reel device 83. However, in the slot machine 81 of the type in which the reel device 83 is on the outer frame 84 side, the mounting plate is fixed to the back surface of the front door 82, and the limit switch 30 is attached to the mounting plate as an end surface of the front door 82. The lever of the switch 30 may be brought into contact with the inner surface 84a of the outer frame 84.
The present invention can be applied not only to pachinko machines but also to gaming machines such as alepatchi and arrange balls, etc., and can be freely implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Other technical ideas of the present invention that can be grasped from the above embodiments will be described as additional notes below.
(1) A plurality of structural members including at least a support frame and a game table on which a game surface on which a player covering the front surface of the support frame faces to play a game is formed, including the support frame and the game table In a gaming machine in which a detection means for detecting an open / close state or a detachment state between a plurality of constituent members is provided in combination so as to be openable and detachable.
The detection means detects the open / close state or the detachment state by pressing the detection section, and supports the detection means so as to be swingable between the constituent members, and makes the same detection by bringing the two constituent members close to each other. A gaming machine characterized in that the detection means is sandwiched between the parts and the detection means is pushed.
(2) In a gaming machine comprising at least a support frame, and a game table that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the support frame and has a game surface on which a player faces and plays a game.
In the state in which the game table is closed with respect to the support frame, the game table and the inner surface of the support frame facing the opening / closing support shaft side end face of the game table are opposed to the support frame of the game table. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 1, wherein the detection means for detecting an open / close state is provided. Here, the game stand means the pachinko machine body 4 or the front door 82 according to the above embodiment.
(3) A support frame, a front door that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the support frame, and a game surface is formed; and a reel device disposed on either the support frame or the front door. In the gaming machine provided with detection means that is turned on / off in accordance with opening / closing or attaching / detaching between the plurality of structural members, which can be opened / closed or detachable, including the support frame and the front door,
The detection means is supported so as to be swingable between the constituent members, and the detection means is swingably turned ON / OFF with the approach / separation between the constituent members. (4) Support frame And a front door that is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the support frame, and a reel device is disposed on either the support frame or the front door. In a gaming machine in which a plurality of constituent members including a front door can be opened and closed or detachably combined, and a sensor for detecting an open / closed or detachable state is disposed between the plurality of constituent members.
The detection means detects the open / close state or the detachment state by pressing the detection portion, and supports the detection means so as to be swingable between the constituent members that perform detection, and makes the two constituent members approach. Thus, the game machine is characterized in that the detection means and the detection means are sandwiched and pushed.
(5) A buffer member is disposed between the component members, either in the detection means or in the detection unit, and the detection unit is pressed while receiving the buffering action of the buffer member as the two component members approach. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is one of appendices 1 to 4.
(6) The detection means is disposed so as to be swingable in a through-hole formed in a component member disposed in the center among the component members arranged in three layers, and the front and rear component members are closed. The detecting means is clamped from both sides in the state, the detecting portion is pressed, and when any constituent member is opened, the pressing of the detecting portion is released. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to detect the opening-and-closing state of these three-layer structural members.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer frame as a support frame 1d ... Left part frame board, 4 ... Pachinko machine main body as a game stand, 4a ... Right end surface as opening / closing spindle side end surface, 5 ... Game board, 9 ... Game surface, 30 ... limit switch as detection means.

Claims (1)

At least a support frame and a game table with a game surface on which a player covering the front surface of the support frame faces to play a game, and a plurality of components including the support frame and the game table can be opened and closed. Alternatively, in a gaming machine provided with a detection means that is turned on / off in accordance with opening / closing or detachment between a plurality of constituent members that are detachably combined,
A game characterized in that the detecting means is swingably supported between the constituent members, and the detecting means swings as the approaching / separating between the constituent members is turned ON / OFF. Machine.

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