JP2011182943A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make each operation part easily operatable while miniaturizing the size of a terminal table provided with many terminals and operation parts. <P>SOLUTION: Each operation part is movably provided in the direction crossing the direction of a plurality of operation parts being lined up. By each operation part being moved, a state which can fix a cable and a state which releases the fixation can be switched for every terminal. Here, the moving range of each operation part is provided in a range different from the moving range of the adjacent operation part. By doing this, the adjacent operation part is not switched caused by one operation part being operated, since the moving range in which the fixable state and the fixation released state are switched is different in the adjacent operation part when moving the operation part. Accordingly, even when the terminal table is miniaturized by providing the operation parts approaching with each other, the fear of the terminal of the adjacent operation part being switched is avoided, and the target operation part can be easily operated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a game while transmitting or receiving an electrical signal.

  Game machines such as ball and ball game machines and revolving game machines installed in game halls have a control circuit for controlling the game and an effect control circuit for executing various effects accompanying the game. The game is controlled while transmitting and receiving various electric signals between these circuits. In addition, the game hall is provided with a so-called hall computer that acquires information on each gaming machine, and it is also possible to transmit and receive electrical signals between the gaming machine and the hall computer (for example, Patent Documents). 1, Patent Document 2).

  These electrical signals are transmitted and received via a terminal block provided in the gaming machine, and by connecting a cable to the terminal block, each control circuit can be connected to each other, and the gaming machine and hall computer Can be connected. There is also a type of terminal block in which a cable can be easily attached / detached by operating an operation lever when attaching / detaching the cable without turning a screw with a screwdriver or the like. In this type of terminal block, each terminal of the terminal block is provided with an operation lever, and by operating the operation lever, it is possible to easily attach and detach the cable for each terminal.

  In recent years, as gaming machines have become more complicated, many types of electrical signals can be transmitted and received between each control circuit of gaming machines and between gaming machines and hall computers. It has become. For this reason, many terminals are provided in a terminal block, and there exists a tendency for a terminal block to enlarge in connection with it. In such a case, due to the fact that the terminal block occupies a large space, the degree of freedom in layout of other devices provided in the gaming machine may be reduced. Therefore, in a terminal block of a type in which a cable is attached / detached by operating an operation lever, an attempt has been made to reduce the space occupied by the terminal block by miniaturizing each terminal and each operation lever.

JP 2001-198327 A JP 2006-181087 A

  However, when trying to reduce the size of the terminal block, the distance between the operation lever and the operation lever is reduced accordingly, which makes it difficult to individually operate the operation lever. For example, if you try to connect a cable by operating the operating lever, the adjacent operating lever will also move immediately, causing the inconvenience that the already connected cable will be disconnected. . However, if the distance between the control lever and the control lever is increased so that the control levers can be easily operated individually, the terminal block will be increased in size accordingly, so that the degree of freedom in the layout of the device is secured. It becomes difficult.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of conventional gaming machines, and provides a technique for easily operating the operation lever of each terminal while reducing the size of the terminal block. With the goal.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that controls a game while performing at least one of transmission of an electric signal or reception of an electric signal,
A terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals capable of fixing the cable carrying the electrical signal;
A plurality of operation units provided side by side on the terminal block and provided so as to be movable with respect to the terminal block in a direction crossing the aligned direction;
A state in which the cable can be fixed to the terminal corresponding to the operation unit and the fixing is released by being provided for each of the plurality of operation units and being driven in conjunction with movement of the operation unit. A plurality of cable attaching and detaching mechanisms for switching between states,
The plurality of operation units have a movement range that moves while the state in which the cable can be fixed to the terminal and the state in which the cable is released is switched. The gist is that the operation unit is provided in a different range with respect to the moving direction.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals, and the terminal block is provided with a plurality of operation units corresponding to the respective terminals. These operation units are provided so as to be movable in a direction intersecting with the arranged direction, and by moving in this movement direction, a state in which the cable can be fixed and a state in which the fixation is released are determined for each terminal. It is possible to switch. Here, each operation unit is provided with a movement range that moves while the cable can be fixed and the state where the cable is released is different from the movement range of the adjacent operation unit.

  In this way, even if the operation unit is moved until the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the cable is released are switched, the adjacent operation unit moves between the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the cable is released. Since the ranges are different, the adjacent operation unit is not switched due to the operation of one operation unit. Therefore, even when the terminal block is downsized by providing the operation unit and the operation unit close to each other, it is possible to avoid the possibility that the terminals of the adjacent operation unit provided close to each other are switched. Accordingly, it is possible to easily operate the target operation unit while reducing the size of the terminal block and avoiding the possibility of operating other operation units.

  As described above, the “movement range” of the operation unit in the present invention refers to a state in which a cable can be fixed to a terminal corresponding to the operation unit and a state in which the fixing is released. This is the range in which the operation unit moves. Therefore, if the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the cable is released are switched by moving the operation unit from a certain position A to a certain position B, the range between the position A and the position B is “ It corresponds to “movement range”. Then, if such a movement range in which the state that can be fixed and the state in which the fixation is released is switched is different from the adjacent operation unit, the movement range of the operation unit when the state is switched is different. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the adjacent operation unit is switched due to the operation of.

  It should be noted that the movement ranges of adjacent operation units do not necessarily have to be provided completely apart, and part of the movement ranges may overlap. That is, when a part of the movement range of the operation unit overlaps, there is a case where the adjacent operation unit is moved in accordance with the movement of one operation unit. The moving range is merely moved, and the entire moving range (the moving range in which the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the fixing is released is switched) is not moved. Even if only a part of the moving range is moved, the fixed state and the fixed state are not switched, so even in this case, the cable can be fixed and the fixed state is released for the adjacent operation unit. It is possible to avoid the possibility that the state will be switched. Of course, the movement range of the operation unit may be provided completely apart, and in this way, it is possible to move only the target operation unit without moving the adjacent operation unit. It is possible to more reliably avoid the possibility of being operated.

  Further, the operation unit may be provided in any manner as long as it can move in a direction intersecting the direction in which the operation units are arranged. For example, a guide rail linearly extending in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the operation units are arranged may be provided, and the operation unit may be linearly movable along the guide rails. In this way, a configuration in which the operation unit can be moved in a direction intersecting the direction in which the operation units are arranged can be realized with a simple configuration. Of course, the operation unit does not necessarily move linearly, and may move curvedly. For example, the operation unit may be moved in an arc shape by bending the guide rail in an arc shape. Alternatively, instead of providing a guide rail, a rotation shaft is provided along the direction in which the operation units are arranged, and the rotation unit is connected to the operation unit so that the operation unit is rotated around the rotation axis. May be moved in an arc shape. Whichever mode is used, the operation unit can be provided so as to be movable in a direction intersecting the direction in which the operation units are arranged.

  The cable attaching / detaching mechanism may be any mechanism as long as it can switch between a state in which the cable can be fixed and a state in which the cable is released in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit. For example, when a member mechanically connected to the operation unit is driven in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit, the cable is pressed by the member to fix the cable, or when the member is separated from the cable, It is good also as what cancels | releases fixation. Alternatively, a member electrically connected to the operation unit may be driven in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit so that the cable is fixed or unlocked. For example, the cable may be fixed or released by supplying power to the actuator or stopping the power supply by switching the switch of the electric circuit in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit. Alternatively, a variable resistor is connected to the operation unit, the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit, and the electric circuit resistance value changes, so that an electric actuator such as a servo motor The cable may be fixed or released by driving according to a change in the resistance value of the electric circuit. As described above, various mechanisms can be used as long as the cable is fixed and released in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit. Regardless of which mechanism is used, if the movement range of the operation unit during the changeover between the fixable state and the release state is different from that of the adjacent operation unit, the operation unit during the changeover of the state Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the adjacent operation unit is switched due to the operation of one operation unit.

  Note that “switching between the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the fixing is released” means switching from the “state in which the cable can be fixed” to the “state in which the fixing is released” and “fixing release” It means that at least one of the switching from the “operated state” to the “state in which the cable can be fixed” is performed.

  Here, the “state in which the cable can be fixed” includes not only a state in which the cable is fixed but also a state in which the cable can be fixed. Therefore, the mode of switching from the “unlocked state” to the “state in which the cable can be fixed” includes not only the mode in which the cable is immediately fixed when switching to the “state in which the cable can be fixed”, but also “ The mode in which the cable is fixed by performing another operation after switching to the “fixable state” is also included in the “switching between the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the fixing is released” of the present invention. It is. For example, when switching to “cable can be fixed”, the cover that covers the terminal where the cable is not fixed (corresponding to “the state where the cable is released”) moves or the terminal protrudes to the outside. In addition, it is possible to fix the cable to the terminal by making it possible to access the terminal. Even in such a case, if the movement range of the adjacent operation parts is different, the cover of the terminal corresponding to the other operation part moves or the terminal is exposed to the outside due to the movement of one operation part. Therefore, even if the terminal block is downsized by providing the adjacent operation units close to each other, the situation where the terminal of the adjacent operation unit is switched is avoided. The operation unit can be easily operated. Therefore, these modes also correspond to modes for switching from the “state in which the fixation is released” of the present invention to the “state in which the cable can be fixed”.

  As can be seen from such an example, the fixing of the cable is not limited to that performed by the cable attaching / detaching mechanism, and may be performed by means other than the cable attaching / detaching mechanism. For example, in the above-described example, the operator may fix the cable to the terminal after switching to the “state in which the cable can be fixed” and making the terminal accessible. In addition, the cable fixing is not limited to that performed by the cable attaching / detaching mechanism, not only when switching to the “cable fixing state” as in this example, The same applies to the case of switching from “a state in which fixing is possible” to “a state in which fixing is released”. For example, a connector is provided for each of the terminal and the cable, and the cable is fixed by the operator connecting the connector in the “state in which the cable can be fixed”, and then the state is released. When the switch is switched, the fixing of the cable may be released by separating the connector and the connector. Even in such a case, if the movement range of the adjacent operation units is different, the movement range of the operation units is different. Therefore, the cable corresponding to the other operation unit is caused by moving one operation unit. It is possible to avoid the possibility that the fixation is released.

  Note that when switching to the “unlocked state”, the cable and the terminal do not necessarily need to be completely separated from each other as long as the cable can be easily separated from the terminal. For example, the connector and the connector may be easily removed by removing a claw that fixes the one connector and the other connector. Even in such a case, it is possible to easily remove the cable by moving the operation unit, and thus corresponds to “switching to a state in which the fixation is released” of the present invention.

  Further, the following aspects can be employed. That is, a state holding mechanism such as a latching mechanism is provided in the terminal block, and when the operator connects the cable to the terminal, the state in which the cable is fixed to the terminal is maintained by the latching mechanism. Then, when the operation unit moves, the latching is released in conjunction with the operation unit, so that the cable is released. Even in such a case, if the movement range of the adjacent operation units is different, the movement range of the operation units is different. Therefore, the cable corresponding to the other operation unit is caused by moving one operation unit. It is possible to avoid the possibility that the fixation is released.

  In the present invention, “a gaming machine that controls a game while performing at least one of transmission of electric signals and reception of electric signals” means that the gaming machine transmits / receives electric signals to / from other external devices (transmission or reception). It includes not only the case of at least one) but also the case of transmitting and receiving electrical signals (at least one of transmission and reception) between devices provided in the gaming machine. For example, the case where an electrical signal is transmitted / received (at least one of transmission or reception) between a main control circuit that controls a game and a sub-control circuit that controls other functions such as effects is also included. Of course, transmission / reception (transmission) between other devices (for example, power supply circuit, illumination device control circuit, sound effect control circuit, accessory control circuit, game ball payout circuit, and spinning cylinder control circuit) provided in the gaming machine Or at least one of reception) is also included. Even in such a case, as described above, it is possible to avoid the possibility of switching the terminal of the adjacent operation unit provided close to each other, so that the operation lever of each terminal can be easily operated while miniaturizing the terminal block. Can be possible.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of the present invention described above, each operation unit may be moved to a position different from the adjacent operation unit by energizing each operation unit.

  If the operation unit is moved to a position different from that of the adjacent operation unit, it can be avoided that the adjacent operation unit is obstructed when operating the operation unit, so that the target operation unit can be operated more easily. It becomes possible. In addition, since it becomes possible to operate the target operation unit without touching the adjacent operation unit, it is possible to more reliably avoid the possibility of operating the adjacent operation unit, and to ensure only the target operation unit. It becomes possible to operate.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention described above, when each operation unit is energized and moves to a position different from the adjacent operation unit, the cable is switched to a state in which the cable can be fixed to the terminal in conjunction with the movement. It is good.

  If it carries out like this, a cable can be fixed to a terminal in connection with each operation part being energized and moving to a position different from an adjacent operation part. In addition, when the cable is fixed, the adjacent operation units are located at different positions. Therefore, when the cable is released, the adjacent operation unit is not obstructed and only the target operation unit is easy. It is possible to operate. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably release only the fixation of the cable of the target terminal without releasing the fixation of the cable of the terminal corresponding to the adjacent operation unit.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention described above, when the operation unit is urged and moves to a position different from the adjacent operation unit, the facing member provided on the facing surface of the terminal moves in the direction of the terminal in conjunction with the movement. Thus, the cable may be fixed between the terminal and the facing member.

  In this way, the cable can be fixed simply by moving the facing member in the direction of the terminal in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit, so that the cable can be fixed using a simple mechanism. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a complicated mechanism, and the configuration of the gaming machine can be kept simple.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention described above, the first operation unit and the second operation unit provided next to the first operation unit may be provided as follows. That is, in a state in which each operation unit is energized and the first operation unit and the second operation unit move to different positions, the operation unit intersects both the direction in which the operation units are arranged and the movement direction of the operation unit. In the direction (protruding direction), the first operating part is provided so as to protrude from the second operating part. The second operation unit is provided so as to be movable in the projecting direction. When the second operation unit is moved in the moving direction of the operation unit from the position moved by the biasing means, the projecting direction is interlocked with the movement. It is good also as what protrudes in a protrusion direction rather than the 1st operation part by moving to.

  In such a case, since the first operation unit protrudes from the second operation unit at the position where each operation unit is biased and moved, the first operation unit is not moved without moving the second operation unit. It is possible to easily operate only. When the second operation unit is moved, the second operation unit protrudes more than the first operation unit, so that only the second operation unit is operated without moving the first operation unit. Can be easily done. In this way, since both the first operation unit and the second operation unit can be protruded from the other operation unit, the purpose of any operation unit is not moved without moving the other operation unit. It is possible to easily operate only the operation unit. In this way, even if the moving range of the first operating unit and the moving range of the second operating unit are close to each other, the operating unit protrudes and the other operating unit is operated. Therefore, it is possible to reliably operate only the target operation unit without any trouble. In addition, from this, it is also possible to slightly change the movement range of the adjacent operation units, and in this way, the size of the terminal block in the movement direction of the operation unit can also be reduced. .

  The second operation unit may be provided so as to be movable in any manner as long as it can move in the protruding direction. For example, the second operation unit includes a main body provided to be movable in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the operation parts are arranged, and a protrusion provided to be able to change the relative position to the main body in the protruding direction. It is good also as a structure. If it carries out like this, it is possible to move a protrusion part to a protrusion direction by changing the relative position of the protrusion part with respect to a main-body part. Or it is also possible to make the 2nd operation part movable in a protrusion direction, without providing the protrusion part which can change the relative position with respect to a main body part in this way. For example, by extending a guide rail in a direction that intersects the direction in which the operation units are arranged, the operation unit is provided so as to be movable in a direction that intersects the direction in which the operation units are arranged. At this time, if the operation unit moves in the protruding direction by bending the guide rail in a direction intersecting the extending direction (corresponding to the protruding direction), the direction intersecting the direction in which the operating units are arranged The operation unit can be moved in the protruding direction in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide the main body portion and the protruding portion whose position can be changed with respect to the main body portion, so that the apparatus configuration can be kept simple. In addition, if the function that enables the operation unit to move in the direction in which the operation units are arranged and the function that enables the operation unit to move in the protruding direction are realized with one mechanism, the operation units are arranged. Since the second operation unit can be moved in the projecting direction simply by moving the second operation unit in the direction intersecting with the direction, there is no need to separately provide a mechanism for projecting the second operation unit. It is possible to keep the apparatus configuration simpler.

Alternatively, the second operation unit may be moved in the protruding direction by the following configuration. That is,
A substantially planar plate surface on which the terminal block is mounted;
The first operating portion and the second operating portion are provided side by side in a direction along the plate surface, and are provided rotatably about an axis along the aligned direction.
The second operation unit is provided such that a rotation radius with respect to the shaft is larger than a rotation radius of the first operation unit, and at the initial position, a direction from the shaft toward the second operation unit An angle formed by the plate surface may be larger than an angle formed by the direction from the axis toward the first operation unit and the plate surface.

  The length of each operation part protruding in the direction perpendicular to the axis along the plate surface is the product of the cosine of the angle formed by the direction from the axis to each operation part and the plate surface, and the rotation radius of each operation part. Equivalent to. Therefore, by setting the angle of the second operation unit to be larger than the angle of the first operation unit (decreasing the cosine of the angle of the second operation unit), the first operation unit is moved to the second operation unit. It can be made to protrude from the part. In addition, if the rotation radius of the second operation unit is set larger than the rotation radius of the first operation unit, the second operation unit rotates in the same angle as the first operation unit in the second operation unit. Since the operation unit protrudes from the first operation unit, the second operation unit can be operated without moving the first operation unit. If the second operation unit is further rotated and the angle of the second operation unit is reduced, the cosine of the angle of the second operation unit is increased, so that the second operation unit can be further protruded. .

  Even when such a configuration is adopted, the second operation unit is simply rotated in the direction (in this example, the rotation direction) intersecting the direction in which the operation units are arranged (in this example, the direction along the axis). Since the second operation portion can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the axis (corresponding to the protrusion direction), a protrusion that can change the relative position with respect to the main body is provided, or the second operation portion is protruded in the protrusion direction. It is not necessary to separately provide a mechanism for moving the device, and the apparatus configuration can be kept simple.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of the present invention described above, a recess that opens in a direction in which each operation unit is urged by the urging means may be provided in the operation unit.

  If the operation part is provided with a recess, the operation part can be moved by inserting a tip of a tool or the like into the recess and pressing the recess. At this time, since the direction in which the concave portion is pressed is opposite to the direction in which the urging means urges the concave portion, the concave portion is pressed against the tip of the tool or the like by the urging means. For this reason, the tip of a tool or the like does not come out of the recess with the movement of the operation unit, and the operation unit can be easily moved by simply pressing the recess with the tip of the tool or the like. By doing so, it is possible to operate the operation unit using a tool or the like, which is preferable because the ease of use of the terminal block can be further improved.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the whole structure of the game hall by which the gaming machine 10 of a present Example is arrange | positioned. It is explanatory drawing which showed the rough structure of the game machine 10 of the present Example installed in the game hall. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of the back side of the gaming machine 10 provided with the terminal block 200 for outputting various information toward the hall computer 100. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that a cable was connected to the terminal of the terminal block 200. FIG. It is the perspective view which showed the structure of the terminal block 200 of 1st Example mounted in the gaming machine 10 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that a cable was attached to the terminal block 200 of 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that the operating lever 240a of 1st Example was moved and a cable was mounted | worn with the terminal 220 corresponding to the operating lever 240a. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the terminal block of the 1st modification which provided the operation lever so that a movement in the horizontal direction of the terminal block 200 was possible. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that a cable was attached or detached to the terminal block 200 of a 1st modification. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated the terminal block 200 of the 2nd modification which provided the operation lever in the height different from one adjacent operation lever. It is explanatory drawing which showed the terminal block 200 of the 3rd modification which provided the recessed part in the surface of the operation lever. It is explanatory drawing which showed the terminal block 200 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed a mode that a cable was attached or detached to the terminal block 200 of 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the terminal block 200 of 3rd Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrated a mode that the cable of the back surface of the game machine 10 carrying the terminal block 200 of 3rd Example was put together. The state where the movement of the cable in the direction along the operation lever 240b is regulated by standing the operation lever 240a in the direction intersecting the standing direction of the operation lever 240b next to the standing operation lever 240b is shown. It is explanatory drawing.

  Hereinafter, in order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples will be described in the following order.

A. Overall structure of the game hall:
B. Game machine configuration:
C. Terminal block of the first embodiment:
D. Modified example:
D-1. First modification:
D-2. Second modification:
D-3. Third modification:
E. Terminal block of the second embodiment:
F. Terminal block of the third embodiment:
A. Overall structure of the game hall:
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a gaming hall in which gaming machines of the present embodiment are arranged. As shown in the drawing, a plurality of gaming machines 10 are installed in the gaming hall, and these gaming machines 10 are grouped and installed for each of several gaming machines 10. Such a group is called an “island”, and usually a plurality of islands are set up in a game hall. Each island has a supply / recovery facility for supplying game balls to the game machines 10 and collecting game balls from the game machines 10, and a power supply device for supplying power to each game machine 10 on the island. The island facilities 150 are provided so that the gaming machines 10 on the respective islands can be appropriately operated.

  Also, as shown in the figure, the game hall is equipped with a computer 100 called a hall computer, and each gaming machine 10 in the game hall is connected to the hall computer 100 via the island unit 120 and the relay unit 110. Has been. By using such a configuration in the game hall, it is possible to collect various information related to each gaming machine 10 in the game hall in the hall computer 100 as follows. First, information on each gaming machine 10 is collected in the relay unit 110. In the relay unit 110, an identification code for identifying each gaming machine 10 is added to the collected information of the gaming machines 10, and the information with the identification code added is transferred to the island unit 120. In response to this, the island unit 120 transfers the information sent from each relay unit 110 to the hall computer 100. The hall computer 100 can identify which gaming machine 10 is in the gaming hall by examining the identification code added to the transferred information. Thereby, it is possible to collect information on each gaming machine 10 while identifying each gaming machine 10 in the gaming hall.

On the other hand, the gaming machine 10 installed in the game hall is provided with a main control circuit 20 for controlling the game and a sub-control circuit 21 for controlling various effects associated with the game. The gaming machine 10 controls the game by the main control circuit 20, and executes various effects accompanying the progress of the game by the sub control circuit 21. At this time, various information related to the game is collected in the hall computer 100 via the relay unit 110 and the island unit 120 described above. Below, the outline | summary of the apparatus structure of such a gaming machine 10 and the game performed with the gaming machine 10 is demonstrated.
B. Game machine configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a rough configuration of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment installed in the gaming hall. Various game machines such as a ball game machine and a revolving game machine are installed in the game hall. In this embodiment, a ball game machine will be described as an example. As shown in the drawing, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes an upper plate 13 to which a game ball is supplied, a launch handle 11 for firing the game ball supplied to the upper plate 13, and a game that has been launched. It consists of a game board 12 or the like on which a ball flows down. Further, a rental ball machine 50 is provided beside the gaming machine 10, and a player inserts a bill or a prepaid card into the rental ball machine 50 when playing a game, so that a game ball can be received from the rental ball machine 50. It is possible to borrow.

  The game balls borrowed from the rental ball machine 50 are supplied to the upper plate 13 via a nozzle 52 provided between the rental ball machine 50 and the upper plate 13. The player can launch the game ball toward the upper part of the game board 12 by operating the launch handle 11 while the game ball is supplied to the upper plate 13. The game ball launched toward the upper part of the game board 12 flows down the game board 12 while its direction is changed by an obstacle such as a nail on the game board 12. At this time, when a game ball enters a winning gate 14 or a start winning port 15 provided on the gaming board 12, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 13 as a winning ball.

  Further, when the game ball enters the start winning opening 15, an effect in which various symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal panel in the effect display device 16 is performed. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 2, a state in which a design in which numbers are designed flows in the horizontal direction is displayed. Then, when a certain period of time has elapsed since the symbol display of the effect display device 16 is started, the symbol is displayed in a stopped state. At this time, when the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner such that three of the same numbers are aligned in the vertical direction, a so-called “hit state” is obtained. In the big hit state, the large big prize opening 17 provided on the game board 12 is in an open state, and the player can easily enter the launched game ball into the big prize opening and obtain a large number of prize balls. Is possible. Thus, since the big hit state is a very advantageous state for the player, it is normal for the player to play a game aiming at the occurrence of the big hit state.

  In addition to the effect display device 16, the gaming machine 10 also includes an effect movable accessory 19. The effect movable accessory 19 can emit light with a light source provided inside, and can be rotated by a driving device provided on the back side of the game board 12. And, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production by emitting light while rotating in conjunction with the symbol variation display performed on the production display device 16.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter any of the winning gates such as the winning gate 14 and the start winning port 15, the game balls are collected in the out port 18 provided at the lower part of the game board 12 and played. It is discharged out of the panel 12. In this case, the player cannot obtain a prize ball. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, a game is performed in which a player launches a game ball and enters the winning opening on the game board 12, and as the game progresses, the prize ball is paid out and various effects are produced. Is executed. While performing various controls as described above, the gaming machine 10 relays various information relating to the game, such as the number of game balls emitted to the game board 12 and the number of game balls discharged from the out port 18, to the relay unit 110. Output to. In addition, various signals relating to the game such as a signal indicating that a game ball has won a prize opening and a signal indicating that a big hit state has occurred are output to the relay unit 110. These pieces of information are transmitted to the hall computer 100 via the relay unit 110 and the island unit 120 described above, so that the hall computer 100 can acquire information on each gaming machine 10. .

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine 10 provided with the terminal block 200 for outputting such information to the hall computer 100. As shown in the drawing, on the back side of the gaming machine 10, a main control circuit 20 for controlling a game performed in the gaming machine 10 and a sub-control circuit for controlling an effect performed in the effect display device 16. 21 and an image output circuit 22 for displaying various images on the liquid crystal panel of the effect display device 16 according to instructions from the sub-control circuit 21 are provided. In addition, there are also provided an effect actor driving device 23 for driving the effect movable accessory 19, a power supply circuit 24 for supplying power to each circuit such as the main control circuit 20 and the sub control circuit 21. In general, in a gaming hall, the gaming machine 10 is connected to a frame plate 30 provided in the island facility 150 of the gaming hall via a hinge portion 32, and the gaming machine 10 is connected to the gaming machine 10 about the hinge portion 32. It is possible to operate each device on the back side of the gaming machine 10 by rotating in the front direction.

  The terminal block 200 for outputting information to the hall computer 100 is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 near the hinge portion 32 as shown in the figure. By connecting a cable from the relay unit 110 to each terminal of the terminal block 200, various information regarding the game of the gaming machine 10 can be output to the hall computer 100. Further, as shown in the figure, the terminal block 200 is provided with an operation lever 240 corresponding to each terminal to which the cable is connected, and by operating the operation lever 240, the cable is individually connected to each terminal. It is possible to attach and detach.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a cable is connected to the terminal of the terminal block 200. As shown in FIG. 4A, the terminal block 200 is provided on the circuit board 300, and one end of the metal terminal 220 is soldered to the wiring pattern on the surface of the circuit board 300. Thus, the circuit board 300 is fixed. A pressing member 230 for pressing the cable against the terminal 220 is provided on the opposite side of the terminal 220 (on the right side in the figure), and an operation lever 240 is connected to the pressing member 230. Further, a spring member 250 is connected to the operation lever 240, and the pressing member 230 is urged toward the terminal 220 by the elastic force of the spring member 250.

  When connecting the cable to the terminal 220, as shown by the hatched arrow in FIG. 4B, the operation lever 240 is pushed down with a finger or the like to release the pressing member 230 from the terminal 220. On the upper surface of the case member 210 of the terminal block 200, a hole is provided at a position above the terminal 220. By inserting the cable from this hole with the operation lever 240 depressed, the terminal 220, the pressing member 230, It is possible to insert a cable in between. 4C, when the operation lever 240 is returned to the original position, the pressing member 230 is urged toward the terminal 220 by the spring member 250, so that the cable is fixed to the terminal 220. can do. The terminal block 200 is provided with such a mechanism for each terminal 220, and by operating the operation lever of each terminal 220, it is possible to individually attach and detach cables to the terminal 220. Further, since it is only necessary to operate the operation lever, it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation such as screwing with a tool such as a screwdriver, and the cable can be easily attached and detached.

However, recently, there is a tendency for gaming halls to acquire a lot of information from gaming machines 10 and use them for management of gaming machines 10 and management of business performance of gaming halls. A number of terminals 220 have been provided on the base 200. In such a case, if a large number of terminals are provided and the terminal block 200 is increased in size, the space for installing other devices such as the director / actuator driving device 23 is reduced accordingly, so the size of the other devices is limited. Or the degree of freedom of arrangement of each device will be reduced. Of course, it is conceivable to reduce the size of the terminal block. However, simply reducing the size of the terminal block makes it difficult to individually operate the operation levers 240 as described above. When the cable is pushed down and attached, inconveniences such as pushing down the adjacent operation lever 240 easily occur. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the terminal block 200 is configured as follows, so that the operation levers 240 of the terminal block 200 can be easily operated while the terminal block 200 is downsized.
C. Terminal block of the first embodiment:
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment mounted on the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, two types of operation levers, that is, an operation lever 240a and an operation lever 240b provided at a position higher than the operation lever 240a, are provided in one direction of the terminal block 200. Are arranged side by side. In addition, the two types of operation levers 240a and 240b are alternately provided in the direction in which the operation levers 240 are arranged. For this reason, the height of the operation lever 240 is between two adjacent operation levers 240. (Height from the circuit board 300) are different from each other.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a cable is attached to the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 6, the operation lever 240b is shown by a solid line, and the operation lever 240a (see FIG. 5) adjacent to the operation lever 240b is shown by a broken line. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are not operated, each operation lever 240 is urged by the spring member 250, so that the operation lever 240b is moved from the operation lever 240a. Is also located at a high position. Therefore, when the cable is attached to the terminal 220 of the operation lever 240b, even if the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240a are arranged close to each other, only the operation lever 240b can be easily attached from above the operation lever 240b. It can be pushed down.

  When the operation lever 240b is pushed down, as shown in FIG. 6B, the operation lever 240b moves in the direction of the circuit board 300 (downward in the drawing), and the pressing member 230 connected to the operation lever 240b. Is separated from the terminal 220. Accordingly, the cable can be inserted between the terminal 220 and the pressing member 230 by inserting the cable from the hole on the upper surface of the case member 210.

  Here, in the terminal block of the first embodiment, even if the operation lever 240b is pushed down to the state where the cable can be inserted, a part of the operation lever 240b is located above the operation lever 240a (FIG. 6B). (See the section indicated by the hatched arrows.) For this reason, even if the operation lever 240b is pushed down to a state where the cable can be inserted, if this portion located above the operation lever 240a is pushed, only the operation lever 240b can be operated reliably. The operating lever 240a is not pushed. Therefore, in order to reduce the size of the terminal block 200, even if the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240a are provided close to each other or the width of the operation lever 240b is narrow, only the operation lever 240b is securely connected. It is possible to attach the cable to the terminal 220 of the operation lever 240b.

  After the operation lever 240b is operated and the cable is inserted, the operation lever 240b is urged by the spring member 250, so that the pressing member 230 is pressed against the terminal 220. Therefore, the cable is interposed between the pressing member 230 and the terminal 220. Can be securely fixed.

  On the other hand, when removing the fixed cable, since the spring member 250 urges the operation lever 240, the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240a are in their original positions (see FIG. 6A). It is located at almost the same position. Then, at this position, as described above, the operation lever 240b is positioned above the operation lever 240a. Therefore, when removing the cable, only the operation lever 240b can be reliably operated. Even if the operation lever 240b is pushed down to a position where the cable can be removed, as described above, a part of the operation lever 240b is located above the operation lever 240a, so that the operation lever 240a is located immediately next to the operation lever 240b. Even in such a case, it is possible to push only the operation lever 240b without pushing the operation lever 240a. For this reason, it is possible to reliably remove only the cable of the terminal of the operation lever 240b without accidentally disconnecting the cable of the terminal of the operation lever 240a.

  Thus, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, even if the operation lever 240b is moved from the position where the cable is fixed to the position where the cable can be detached, a part of the operation lever 240b is more than the adjacent operation lever 240a. It is positioned behind (upward in the example of FIG. 6) in the direction in which the operation lever moves (downward in the example of FIG. 6). For this reason, if a part of the operation lever 240a is pushed, even if the adjacent operation lever 240a is provided close to the operation lever 240b, only the operation lever 240b can be reliably operated without pushing the adjacent operation lever 240a. Is possible.

  In the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, not only the operation lever 240b but also the operation lever 240a can be moved reliably without moving the adjacent operation lever 240b. . This point will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state where the cable is attached to the terminal 220 corresponding to the operation lever 240a by moving the operation lever 240a of the first embodiment. In FIG. 7, the operation lever 240a provided at a low position is indicated by a solid line, and the operation lever 240b adjacent to the operation lever 240a is indicated by a broken line. As shown in FIG. 7A, in a state where each operation lever 240 is not operated, the operation lever 240b is positioned higher than the operation lever 240a. Here, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are provided apart from each other. As indicated by “A” in the drawing, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are operated. A gap is provided between the lever 240b. For this reason, only the operation lever 240a can be easily moved from this gap.

  Of course, if the operation lever 240a is moved, as shown in FIG. 7B, the operation lever 240a is further away from the operation lever 240b, so that only the operation lever 240a can be operated more reliably. After the cable is attached, if the pressing of the operation lever 240a is stopped, the pressing member 230 is urged by the spring member 250 and pressed against the terminal 220, so that the cable is connected between the pressing member 230 and the terminal 220. Can be easily fixed.

  As described above, if the operation lever 240a is provided at a position separated from the operation lever 240b in the moving direction of the operation lever, the operation lever 240a can be operated from between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240a. The operating lever 240b is not moved. Furthermore, if the movement direction of the operation lever 240a is set to a direction away from the operation lever 240b, the operation lever 240b will not be moved due to the movement of the operation lever 240b. Can be operated. Thereby, in the terminal block 200 of 1st Example, even when operating the operation lever 240a, without moving the adjacent operation lever 240b, it is possible to move only the operation lever 240a reliably. Yes.

  It should be noted that the distance between the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b (see the portion indicated by “A” in FIG. 7A) does not necessarily have to be provided so that the fingertip can be easily inserted. . For example, it is possible to provide an interval (up to several millimeters) enough to insert a tool with a sharp tip such as a screwdriver. Even in such a case, it is possible to easily operate the operation lever 240a by inserting a tool or the like from this interval. Of course, it is more preferable to provide an interval that allows easy insertion of the fingertip (for example, an interval of 3 millimeters or more) because the operation lever 240a can be easily operated without using a tool or the like. Alternatively, in view of the fact that the operation lever 240a is operated regardless of whether the operation lever 240a is operated by a fingertip or a tool, an interval similar to the dimension of the operation lever 240a is provided. Also good. For example, an interval that is the same as or larger than the width of the operation lever 240a (the width in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 7) may be provided. In this way, any tool (or fingertip) having a size capable of operating the operation lever 240a can be inserted between the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b. 240a can be easily operated.

  As described above, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, with respect to the operation lever 240b, the movement range of the operation lever 240b is shifted rearward from the movement range of the adjacent operation lever 240a. The operation lever 240a has a moving range at a position away from the position of the adjacent operation lever 240b. In this way, if the movement range of each operation lever is shifted from the movement range of the adjacent operation lever, even if the operation lever is moved, it does not overlap with the movement range of the adjacent operation lever. The cable can be attached and detached without moving the operating lever. Generally, even when the control lever and the control lever are arranged close to each other in order to reduce the size of the terminal block, the control lever and the control lever are shifted from each other as long as they cross the direction in which the control levers are arranged. Therefore, if the moving range of the operating lever and the moving range of the adjacent operating lever are shifted in the moving direction of the operating lever in this way, even if the terminal block is downsized, the adjacent operating lever It is possible to avoid the possibility of operating the. As a result, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, the size of the terminal block 200 can be reduced, and the operation levers can be easily operated while avoiding the situation where the operation of the operation levers becomes difficult. .

  In the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment, since the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are shifted in the moving direction of the operation lever, a cable is attached to and detached from the back side of the gaming machine 10 installed in the game hall. It is possible to perform the work to do more easily. That is, as described above, in the gaming hall, it is possible to operate the device on the back side of the gaming machine 10 by rotating the gaming machine 10 to the front side of the gaming machine 10 (see FIG. 3). 10 can be rotated to the front side, but since there is a device such as a nozzle 52 connected to the rental ball machine 50 on the front side of the gaming machine 10, it actually rotates greatly to the front side. It may be difficult to do. In such a case, the gap between the gaming machine and the frame plate 30 cannot be greatly opened. Therefore, when the cable is attached to or detached from the terminal block 200, the terminal block 200 or the operation lever 240 is viewed from the side (in the example of FIG. It may be necessary to work in a state that is only visible (from the left). In addition, since the terminal block 200 is often provided on the side close to the hinge portion 32 so that the cable does not get in the way when the gaming machine 10 is rotated forward, the terminal block 200 is often difficult to visually recognize.

  In this regard, if the operation lever 240a and the adjacent operation lever 240b are provided at different positions in the movement direction of the operation lever, the positions of the respective operation levers differ when the terminal block 200 is viewed from the lateral direction. Based on the position of the operating lever, the operating lever to be operated can be easily identified. For this reason, even if the gap between the gaming machine 10 and the frame plate 30 is not largely opened, it is possible to operate the operation lever of the target terminal with certainty, such as removing the device on the front side of the gaming machine 10. You do n’t have to do anything. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform the operation | work of the back side of the gaming machine 10 more easily.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the terminal block 200 of the present embodiment is used as the terminal block for connecting the hall computer 100 and the gaming machine 10 is described as an example, but the hall computer 100 and the gaming machine 10 are connected. It is possible to use the terminal block 200 of the present embodiment for various terminal blocks as well as the terminal block to be used. For example, it may be used for a terminal block for connecting the main control circuit 20 and the sub-control circuit 21, or various devices provided in the gaming machine 10 such as a speaker device or an electric decoration device, the main control circuit 20 and the sub-control circuit 21. You may use for the terminal block which connects the control circuit 21. FIG. Even when used in these terminal blocks, it is possible to reduce the size of the terminal block without impairing the operability of each operation lever. This makes it possible to increase the size of other devices such as the production actor drive device 23 and improve the degree of freedom of the layout of the device, and by providing a larger production actor, It is also possible to further enhance the entertainment of the machine 10.
D. Modified example:
Below, the modification of the Example mentioned above is demonstrated. In the following description of the modified examples, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment and detailed description thereof is omitted.
D-1. First modification:
In the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment described above, the operation lever is described as moving in the downward direction (the direction of the circuit board 300) with respect to the terminal block. However, the direction in which the operation lever moves is not limited to the downward direction, and may be any direction as long as it intersects the direction in which the operation levers are arranged.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view illustrating a terminal block of a first modified example in which the operation lever moves in the lateral direction. As shown in the drawing, in the terminal block 200 of the first modification, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are arranged in a state protruding in the upward direction of the terminal block 200, and each of these operation levers is The terminal block 200 is movably provided in the lateral direction (direction along the circuit board 300).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a cable is attached to and detached from the terminal block 200 of the first modified example. As shown in FIG. 9A, also in the terminal block 200 of the first modified example, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are provided at positions separated from each other, and the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b It is possible to easily move only the operation lever 240a by inserting a finger in between (see the part indicated as “B” in FIG. 9A). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, even if the operating lever 240b is moved laterally until the cable is detachable, a part of the operating lever 240b is more movable than the operating lever 240a. It is located behind the moving direction (left direction in the figure). For this reason, even if the operation lever 240b is operated until the cable is detachable, this portion does not overlap the operation lever 240a. Therefore, the operation lever 240b can be operated without moving the operation lever 240b. Only the cable of the terminal of the lever 240b can be securely attached and detached.

Thus, the movement direction of the operation lever 240 is not limited to the downward direction of the terminal block 200, and may be any direction as long as it intersects the direction in which the operation levers are arranged. Regardless of the direction of movement, if two adjacent operation levers are provided so as to be shifted in the movement direction of the operation lever, the operation lever in front of the movement direction (the operation lever 240a in the example of FIG. 9) is the operation lever. It is possible to easily operate from between the operation levers, and when the operation lever provided behind the operation lever in the moving direction (the operation lever 240b in the example of FIG. 9) is moved, the adjacent operation lever ( In the example of FIG. 9, it is possible to reliably operate only the target operation lever without moving the adjacent operation lever by being positioned behind the operation lever 240a). Accordingly, even when the operation lever and the operation lever are brought close to each other and the terminal block 200 is downsized, the operation levers 240 can be easily operated.
D-2. Second modification:
In the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment described above, two types of operation levers having different heights are alternately arranged (see FIG. 5), and therefore, each operation lever has a height different from both of the adjacent operation levers. It was provided. However, it is not always necessary to provide the operation lever at a height different from both of the adjacent operation levers, and the operation lever may be provided at a height different from any one of the adjacent operation levers.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view illustrating a terminal block 200 of a second modified example in which an operation lever is provided at a height different from that of one of the adjacent operation levers. As illustrated in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, in the terminal block 200 of the second modified example, two types of operation levers 240a and two operation levers 240b are alternately arranged, For this reason, each operation lever has a different height only with respect to one adjacent operation lever. For example, the operation lever labeled “240a” in FIG. 10A is provided at the same height as the operation lever on the left side of the drawing, but the operation lever on the right side (“240b” in the drawing). Are provided at different heights.

  In this way, even if the height is different from one of the adjacent control levers, it is possible not only to avoid the possibility of moving the adjacent control lever of a different height, but also to operate the next control lever at the same height. The possibility of moving the lever can also be avoided. That is, if the operation lever is moved by placing a finger or the like on the side of the operation lever having a different height, it is possible to avoid the possibility of pushing the opposite operation lever (the operation lever provided at the same height). Therefore, it is not always necessary to provide the operation lever at a different height from the adjacent operation levers, and it is sufficient to provide the operation lever at a different height from either one of the adjacent operation levers. For this reason, as illustrated in FIG. 10, it is possible to arrange two operation levers 240a and 240b. Of course, like the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment described above, the operation levers may be provided at different heights from both of the adjacent operation levers by arranging two types of operation levers alternately. Since the movement range is different for both the adjacent levers, it is possible to more reliably avoid the possibility of moving the adjacent operation lever.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, it has been described that two types of operation levers, that is, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b are used. However, there are not necessarily two types of operation levers, and more This kind of operation lever may be used. For example, an operation lever having a different height may be used for each operation lever. In this way, the target operation lever can be uniquely identified from among the plurality of operation levers based on the height of the operation lever, so that the target operation lever can be more easily identified. The work on the back side of the gaming machine 10 can be performed more easily. On the other hand, when two types of operation levers are used, even if a large number of operation levers are provided on the terminal block, two types of operation levers are arranged alternately (or two each). Since the terminal block can be manufactured only with the lever, the number of parts of the terminal block can be suppressed and the manufacturing process of the terminal block can be kept simple.
D-3. Third modification:
Further, in the terminal block 200 of the first embodiment and the terminal block 200 of the modification described above, a recess may be provided on the surface of the operation lever 240.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a terminal block 200 of a third modified example in which a concave portion is provided on the surface of the operation lever 240. As shown in FIG. 11A, in the terminal block 200 of the third modified example, concave portions 242 are provided on the surfaces of the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b, respectively. If the recess is provided in this way, it is easy to push the operation lever 240 by inserting the tip of a tool such as a screwdriver into the recess, so that the operation lever 240 can be operated not only by hand but also using a tool. It is also possible to do. Thereby, the operability of the terminal block 200 can be further improved.

  In addition, as described above, there may be a case where only a small amount can be opened between the gaming machine 10 and the frame plate 30 in the gaming hall. In such a case, the gaming machine 10 and the gaming machine 10 can be viewed in a state where the back side of the gaming machine 10 is not sufficiently visible. If a hand is inserted between the frame plates 30 and an attempt is made to attach or detach the cable, there is a risk that the electric wiring on the back side of the gaming machine 10 may be accidentally touched to cause an electric shock. In this respect, if a tool such as a screwdriver is inserted and operated, it is not necessary to force it, so that such a concern can be avoided. In addition, when the operation lever 240 is operated by putting a hand between the gaming machine 10 and the frame plate 30, the field of view is blocked by the hand inserted between the gaming machine 10 and the frame plate 30 and the terminal block 200 can be seen. However, if the tip of the tool is inserted, the field of view is not greatly blocked. For this reason, it is possible to secure the field of view and easily perform the cable attaching / detaching work.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, a recess may be provided on the side surface of the operation lever 240. As described above, when the space between the gaming machine 10 and the frame plate 30 cannot be sufficiently opened, the terminal block 200 is often operated from the side surface direction of the terminal block 200. Therefore, if a concave portion is provided on the side surface of the operation lever 240, the concave portion can be easily seen from the side surface direction of the terminal block 200, and the tip of a tool such as a screwdriver can be easily inserted into the concave portion. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, if two types of operation levers having different heights are arranged alternately, the concave portions of the operation levers 240 are both exposed. It is possible to easily operate through the recess.
E. Terminal block of the second embodiment:
In the terminal block of the first embodiment and the terminal block of the modification described above, it is possible to avoid the possibility of operating the adjacent operation lever by shifting the movement range of the adjacent operation lever in the movement direction of the operation lever. (See FIG. 6). On the other hand, instead of shifting the movement range of the operation lever in the movement direction of the operation lever, it is conceivable to shift in a direction intersecting with the movement direction of the operation lever. For example, if one of the two control levers arranged in the lateral direction of the terminal block is projected in front of the terminal block, only the control lever that is projected without operating the adjacent control lever can be operated. I think it can be done. Further, since the operation lever protrudes from the terminal block, it is considered that the operation lever can be operated more easily.

  However, when one of the operating levers is protruded in this way, the operating lever that is projected does not get in the way when operating the operating lever that does not protrude. Become. In view of these points, in the terminal block of the second embodiment, by adopting the following configuration, it is possible to easily operate both the operation lever protruding forward and the operation lever not protruding.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a terminal block of the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment, as with the terminal block of the first embodiment described above, the operation lever 240a and the operation lever 240b extending to a position higher than the operation lever 240a are provided. Two types of operation levers are provided side by side in one direction of the terminal block. Also in the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment, each operation lever 240 corresponds to each terminal of the terminal block 200, and by moving the operation lever 240, it is possible to attach and detach a cable for each terminal. It is.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a cable is attached to and detached from the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment, the tip of the operation lever 240a (see the portion indicated by “E” in FIG. 13A) is connected to the operation lever. It protrudes forward (rightward in the figure) of the terminal block 200 from the tip of 240b (see the portion indicated by “D” in FIG. 13A). For this reason, when operating the operation lever 240a, by pushing down the operation lever 240a by placing a finger on the protruding portion (see the broken arrow in FIG. 13A), only the operation lever 240a is moved. It is possible to move reliably.

  On the other hand, the operation lever 240b is provided as follows. That is, the distance from the front end of the operation lever 240b to the rotation center of the operation lever 240b (the distance from the position indicated by “D” to the position indicated by “O” in the drawing) from the front end of the operation lever 240a. It is provided so as to be longer than the distance to the rotation center of the operation lever 240b (the distance from the position indicated as “E” in the figure to the position indicated as “O”) (shown in the figure). See two black arrows). Thus, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the operation lever 240b is pushed down, the tip of the operation lever 240b passes outside the tip of the operation lever 240a (“D” in the figure). (See the curve labeled “The Trajectory of”). Therefore, by pushing down the operation lever 240b, the tip of the operation lever 240b can be protruded forward (rightward in the drawing) of the terminal block 200 from the tip of the operation lever 240a.

  In this case, even when the adjacent operation lever 240a is provided to protrude forward of the terminal block, the operation lever 240b can be protruded further forward than the adjacent operation lever 240a by moving the operation lever 240b. The adjacent operation lever 240a that protrudes does not get in the way, and the operation lever 240b can be easily operated. As a result, while the operation lever 240a protrudes forward and the operation lever 240a can be easily operated, when operating the operation lever 240b, the operation lever 240b protrudes forward instead of the operation lever 240a. Therefore, any of the operation levers can be easily operated.

  Further, when the gap between the terminal 220 and the pressing member 230 has to be opened largely, for example, when attaching or detaching a thick cable, the operation lever 240b is moved from the position of the operation lever 240a. May need to be pushed down to a lower position. Even in such a case, in the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment, since the tip of the operation lever 240b protrudes, even after the operation lever 240b is pushed down to the position of the operation lever 240a, the operation lever can be operated by operating the protruding portion. 240b can be pushed down further. Thus, from the state where the operation lever 240b is located above the operation lever 240a (the state where the portion located above the operation lever 240a can be pressed), the operation lever 240b is located above the operation lever 240a. If it takes over to the state where it protrudes forward (a state where the portion protruding forward from the operation lever 240a can be pushed), even if the operation lever 240b is moved largely, the adjacent operation lever 240a is moved. It is possible to reliably operate only the operation lever 240b without any problem.

  As described above, in the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment, the operation lever 240a protrudes in front of the terminal block 200 in a state before the operation lever 240 is moved (a state where the cable is fixed). When the operation lever 240b is moved, the operation lever 240b now protrudes forward from the operation lever 240a. As described above, when the operating levers are arranged side by side, it is easy to move the operating lever just by projecting one of the arranged operating levers forward (direction intersecting the arranged direction), but it does not protrude. When the adjacent control lever is moved, the adjacent control lever that protrudes gets in the way. In this regard, as described above, the tip of the operation lever is moved to the adjacent operation lever (the operation lever 240a in the example of FIG. 13) in conjunction with the movement of the operation lever that does not protrude (the operation lever 240b in the example of FIG. 13). If the control lever is protruded further forward, the control lever protrudes forward when operating any control lever, so that the control lever can be easily operated. As a result, not only the operation lever protruded forward, but also the adjacent operation lever that is not protruded, only the target operation lever can be easily operated without interfering with the adjacent operation lever.

  In addition, the operation lever that does not protrude forward is provided so as to be shifted rearward (upward in the example of FIG. 13) in the movement direction of the operation lever relative to the adjacent operation lever to be protruded. The operation lever can be easily projected forward. Then, after the operation lever protrudes forward (a direction intersecting the moving direction of the operation lever), the operation lever can be moved using the protruding portion. In this way, the movement range of one operating lever is shifted from the state shifted in the moving direction of the operating lever relative to the adjacent operating lever to the direction crossing the moving direction of the operating lever (in the example of FIG. 13). If the control lever moves greatly and moves to the position of the next control lever, this time, the part that is shifted in the direction crossing the direction of movement of the control lever ( The operating lever can be operated using the protruding part). As a result, even when the operating lever is moved largely, only the target operating lever can be reliably moved without moving the adjacent operating lever.

  Note that the operating lever (operating lever 240b in the example of FIG. 13) provided by shifting in the moving direction of the operating lever moves to the same position as the adjacent operating lever or moves the adjacent lever after the tip protrudes forward. You can move beyond. Therefore, it is not always necessary to provide the operation lever and the operation lever so as to be separated from each other in the movement direction, and the operation levers can be provided close to each other in the movement direction of the operation lever. Thereby, the size of the terminal block can be kept small with respect to the moving direction of the operation lever.

  Although the terminal block 200 of the second embodiment has been described above, a gaming machine equipped with such a terminal block of the second embodiment can be grasped as the following gaming machine.

Gaming machine A1:
A gaming machine that controls a game while performing at least one of transmission of an electric signal or reception of an electric signal,
A terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals capable of fixing the cable carrying the electrical signal;
A first operation unit and a second operation unit which are provided side by side on the terminal block, and are movably provided with respect to the terminal block in a direction crossing the aligned direction;
A state in which each of the first operation unit and the second operation unit is provided and can be fixed to the terminal corresponding to the operation unit by being driven in conjunction with the movement of the operation unit. And a plurality of cable attaching / detaching mechanisms for switching between the state in which the fixation is released,
By connecting each of the first operation unit and the second operation unit and energizing each of the operation units, the respective operation units are positioned at different initial positions with respect to the moving direction of the operation unit. And an urging means for moving to
In the initial position, the first operation unit is provided to protrude from the second operation unit in a protruding direction that intersects both the aligned direction and the moving direction.
The second operation unit is provided so as to be movable in the projecting direction, and moves in the projecting direction in conjunction with the movement from the initial position to the moving direction, whereby the first operation unit is moved in the projecting direction. A gaming machine that is an operation unit protruding from the operation unit.

  The gaming machine A1 includes a terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals, and the terminal block is provided with a first operation unit and a second operation unit corresponding to each terminal. These operation units are provided so as to be movable in a direction intersecting with the direction in which the operation units are arranged, and by moving in the movement direction, the state in which the cable can be fixed and the state in which the fixation is released are terminals. It is possible to switch every time. Further, the first operation unit and the second operation unit are urged so as to be positioned at initial positions different from each other in the moving direction. In this initial position, the first operating portion protrudes in the protruding direction from the second operating portion. The second operation unit is provided so as to be movable in the projecting direction. When the second operation unit is moved from the initial position, the second operation unit is projected further than the first operation unit by moving in the projecting direction in conjunction with the movement. .

  In this way, since the first operation unit protrudes at the initial position, only the first operation unit can be easily operated without operating the second operation unit. On the other hand, since the second operation unit has an initial position different from that of the first operation unit, the second operation unit can be easily moved from the initial position. Since the second operation unit protrudes from the first operation unit this time, it is possible to easily operate only the second operation unit without operating the first operation unit. Become. Therefore, even if the terminal block is reduced in size by arranging the first operation unit and the second operation unit close to each other, it is possible to avoid the possibility of operating the other operation unit. Accordingly, it is possible to easily operate each operation unit while reducing the size of the terminal block.

  In addition, even when the initial position of the first operation unit and the initial position of the second operation unit are close to the moving direction of the operation unit, the first operation unit and the second operation unit Since the position in the protruding direction (the position in the direction crossing the moving direction) is different, it is possible to easily operate only one operation unit without operating another operation unit. For this reason, it is not always necessary to greatly change the initial position of the operation unit. By providing the initial positions close to each other, the size of the terminal block in the moving direction can be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine A1 may employ the following configuration.

Gaming machine A2:
A gaming machine A1,
The cable attaching / detaching mechanism fixes the cable to the terminal corresponding to the operation unit by driving in conjunction with the movement when the operation unit is urged by the urging unit and moves to the initial position. A gaming machine that is a mechanism to switch to a possible state.

  If it carries out like this, a cable can be fixed to a terminal in response to an operation part being energized and moving to an initial position. In addition, when the cable is fixed, each operation unit is located at a different initial position. Therefore, when releasing the cable, other operation units are not obstructed and only the target operation unit can be easily operated. It is possible to operate. As a result, it is possible to more reliably avoid the possibility of operating other operation units and to reliably release only the fixation of the target cable.

  The gaming machine A1 and the gaming machine A2 described above may employ the following configuration.

Gaming machine A3:
A gaming machine A1 or a gaming machine A2,
A substantially planar plate surface on which the terminal block is mounted;
The first operating portion and the second operating portion are provided side by side in a direction along the plate surface, and are provided rotatably about an axis along the aligned direction.
The second operation unit is provided such that a rotation radius with respect to the shaft is larger than a rotation radius of the first operation unit, and at the initial position, a direction from the shaft toward the second operation unit A gaming machine, wherein the angle formed by the plate surface is an operation unit that is larger than the angle formed by the direction from the shaft toward the first operation unit and the plate surface.

  The length that each operation unit protrudes in the direction perpendicular to the axis along the plate surface is the product of the cosine of the angle formed by the direction from the axis toward each operation unit and the plate surface and the rotation radius of each operation unit. Equivalent to. Therefore, by setting the angle of the second operation unit to be larger than the angle of the first operation unit (decreasing the cosine of the angle of the second operation unit), the first operation unit is moved to the second operation unit. It can be made to protrude from the part. In addition, if the rotation radius of the second operation unit is set larger than the rotation radius of the first operation unit, the second operation unit rotates in the same angle as the first operation unit in the second operation unit. Since the operation unit protrudes from the first operation unit, the second operation unit can be operated without moving the first operation unit. If the second operation portion further rotates to reduce the angle, the cosine of the angle increases, so that the second operation portion can be further protruded. Since the second operation unit can be protruded in the projecting direction simply by moving the second operation unit in the movement direction (rotation direction) in this way, a mechanism for moving the second operation unit in the projecting direction is provided. There is no need to provide it separately, and the mechanism for moving the second operating portion in the moving direction and the mechanism for moving in the protruding direction can be realized by one mechanism. Thereby, it becomes possible to keep an apparatus structure simple.

Further, since the first operation unit and the second operation unit protrude in the direction along the plate surface on which the terminal block is provided, the size of the terminal block does not increase in the direction perpendicular to the plate surface. The terminal block can be made thin by suppressing the height from the plate surface to the upper end of the terminal block.
F. Terminal block of the third embodiment:
As described above, in the terminal block 200 of the type in which an operation lever is provided for each terminal, a cable can be individually attached to and detached from each terminal (see FIGS. 3 and 4). For this reason, it is possible to connect only a desired cable to the terminal block 200, unlike the case where a cable is attached and detached using a connector in which a plurality of cables are combined. For example, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various signals such as a signal indicating that a big hit state has occurred and a signal indicating that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 can be output. However, the game hall can select a signal to be acquired from these various signals and connect the cable only to a terminal from which the signal is output. In addition, in the terminal block 200, as shown in FIG. 4, the cable can be connected simply by removing the sheath from the end of the cable and inserting it into the terminal 220. There is no need to install any parts. Thus, since the terminal to be connected can be freely selected and the cable can be easily connected to the terminal, such a terminal block 200 has an advantage that it is very easy to use for the game hall.

  However, on the other hand, since the cables are individually attached without using a connector or the like, the plurality of attached cables are not bundled together, and the connected cables are entangled or the back of the gaming machine 10 Inconveniences such as tangling with other devices on the side and other cables may occur. Of course, in order to avoid such inconvenience, it may be possible to fix a plurality of cables with cable ties or the like. However, as described above, the end of the cable connected to the terminal block is stripped and the conductor is exposed. Therefore, if the cables are bundled with a cable tie, the exposed conductor and the conductor may be short-circuited when the cable is removed from the terminal. However, if you use a complicated tie that keeps the leads separated by a certain distance so that the conductors do not touch each other, you must attach the tie every time you connect or disconnect the cable. The advantage of the terminal block 200 that can be easily used as described above is lost.

  Therefore, in the terminal block of the third embodiment, by adopting the following configuration, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as cable entangled together without compromising the advantages of the terminal block 200.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the terminal block 200 according to the third embodiment, some of the operation levers 240 b among the plurality of operation levers 240 provided on the terminal block 200 are connected to the terminal block 200. It is erected upward. The two operating levers 240b that are erected are located on both sides of the operating lever 240a that is not erected, and therefore, the operating lever 240a is sandwiched from both sides. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment is viewed from the lateral direction, the operation lever 240b erected is above the upper surface of the case member 210 of the terminal block 200. It protrudes to the position. By adopting such a configuration, in the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment, the cables attached to the terminal block 200 can be collected as follows.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory view illustrating a state in which cables on the back surface of the gaming machine 10 on which the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment is mounted. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 10 is connected to the frame plate 30 via a hinge portion 32, and the gaming machine 10 is rotated forward from the frame plate 30 with the hinge portion 32 as an axis. 10 can be exposed. A cable for connecting the hall computer 100 and the gaming machine 10 is drawn from the back side of the frame plate 30. As shown in the figure, in the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment, these cables can be passed between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240b which are erected.

  If the cable is passed between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240b in this way, the movement of the cable can be restricted by the operation lever 240b, and therefore the cable may move and become entangled with other devices or other cables. Can be reduced. In addition, if the cables are combined by passing the cables between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240b in this way, it is not necessary to bind the cables with a binding band or the like. Can be easily separated from other cables. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation such as attaching the cable to the binding tool every time the cable is attached or detached, and the usability of the terminal block 200 is not reduced. As a result, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as tangling of the cable without impairing the advantages of the terminal block 200.

  In addition, since the cables are gathered using the operation lever 240, there is no need to separately provide parts for gathering the cables in addition to the operation lever 240, so that the parts configuration of the terminal block 200 can be kept simple. is there.

  Even if the movement of the cable is restricted by the operation levers on both sides of the cable, the cable is not completely fixed by a cable tie or the like. Due to this, there may be a case where the cable comes off between the operation levers 240b. For this reason, even after the gaming machine 10 is fixed to the frame plate 30, the cable is not always located between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240b. However, since the operator does not move the cable after fixing the gaming machine 10 to the frame plate 30, the cable rarely gets tangled after the gaming machine 10 is fixed to the frame plate 30. There is a risk of entanglement during the work on the back side of the gaming machine 10 mainly. In this respect, in the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment, since the movement of the cable can be restricted at least while the work on the back side of the gaming machine 10 is performed, the situation where the cable becomes tangled in practice. It can be avoided sufficiently.

  Further, in the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, next to the operation lever 240b that is erected (next to the side opposite to the operation lever 240b that is erected facing each other). The operation lever 240a may be protruded in a direction (upward in the drawing in the example of FIG. 16) intersecting the standing direction of the operation lever 240b (in the right direction of the drawing in the example of FIG. 16). As shown in the figure, a cable passing between the operation lever 240 and the operation lever 240b may be passed through the back side of the operation lever 240a (side closer to the circuit board 300). In this case, the movement of the cable can be restricted by the operation lever 240a in the direction of the hatched arrow in the drawing, so that it is possible to prevent the cable from being disconnected from between the operation lever 240b and the operation lever 240b. it can. As a result, it is possible to more reliably avoid the possibility of inconvenience such as tangling of the cable.

  Although the terminal block 200 of the third embodiment has been described above, a gaming machine equipped with such a terminal block of the third embodiment can be grasped as the following gaming machine.

Gaming machine B1:
A gaming machine that controls a game while performing at least one of transmission of an electric signal or reception of an electric signal,
A terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals capable of fixing the cable carrying the electrical signal;
A plurality of operation members provided side by side on the terminal block and provided so as to be movable with respect to the terminal block in a direction crossing the aligned direction;
Provided for each of the plurality of operation members, and driven in conjunction with the movement of the operation member, the state where the cable is fixed to the terminal corresponding to the operation member, and the fixing is released A plurality of cable attaching and detaching mechanisms for switching states;
By connecting to each of the plurality of operation members and holding each operation member in a predetermined position, the state where the cable is fixed to the terminal corresponding to each operation member is maintained. A plurality of fixed state maintaining mechanisms, and
At least two operation members of the plurality of operation members protrude in substantially the same direction from the terminal block at the predetermined position, and the opposing surfaces of the two operation members protruded, and the outer surface of the terminal block, A gaming machine which is an operation member for holding the cable fixed to the terminal in a recess formed by the above.

  In such a gaming machine B1, operation members corresponding to the terminals of the terminal block are provided side by side on the terminal block, and the cables can be fixed or released for each terminal by moving the respective operation members. is there. In addition, a mechanism for holding each operation member in a predetermined position is provided, and the state in which the cable is fixed to each terminal can be maintained by this mechanism. Here, in a state where the cable is fixed, at least two operation members are in a position protruding from the terminal block. For this reason, a recess is formed by the two protruding operation members and the outer surface of the terminal block. And the cable fixed to the terminal of the terminal block is hold | maintained in this recessed part.

  In this way, in the state where the cable is fixed, the movement of the cable is restricted by the two operation members forming the recess and the outer surface of the terminal block. The possibility that the fixed cables are tangled can be reduced. Further, since the cable is held in the recess, when the cable is attached or detached, it is only necessary to take out the target cable from the recess, and a complicated operation such as attaching the cable to the binding tool is not required every time the cable is attached or detached. This makes it possible to keep the cables together while maintaining the ease of use of the terminal block. In addition, if the cable is held between the operation member and the outer surface of the terminal block in this way, there is no need to separately provide a member for holding the cable, and thus the component configuration of the terminal block can be kept simple.

  In addition, such a gaming machine B1 may employ the following configuration.

Gaming machine B2:
A gaming machine B1,
At least one of the operating members different from the protruding operating member is provided to protrude from the terminal block in a direction intersecting the protruding direction of the protruding operating member, and with respect to the opening direction of the recess, A gaming machine which is an operation member located on the bottom side of the recess with respect to the opening of the recess.

  In the gaming machine B2, at least one of the operation members that is different from the operation member that protrudes to form the recess protrudes in a direction that intersects the protruding direction of the operation member that forms the recess. Further, the operation member is located on the bottom side of the recess with respect to the opening direction of the recess with respect to the opening of the recess.

  In this way, since the operation member that protrudes in the direction intersecting with the operation member that forms the recess is located on the bottom side of the recess with respect to the opening of the recess, the cable passing through the recess is connected with this operation member. If supported, the cable in the recess can be prevented from moving from the opening of the recess to the outside of the recess. Therefore, the cable can be securely held by the recess. In such a case, since the cable is only supported by the operation member, it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation such as passing the cable through a binding tool or the like. This makes it possible to more reliably avoid inconveniences such as cable entanglement without impairing ease of use of the terminal block.

  In view of restricting the movement of the cable by the operation lever, the terminal block of the first embodiment and the terminal block of the second embodiment described above adopt the same configuration as the terminal block of the third embodiment. It is possible. That is, also in the terminal blocks of the first and second embodiments, if the two operation levers are configured to face each other in a state where the cable is fixed, the cables connected to the terminals can be connected to the two operation levers facing each other. It is possible to hold in between. In this way, the terminal block can be reduced in size while the operation lever can be easily operated, and the cables connected to the terminal block can be easily assembled. It becomes possible to make it easy.

  Although the gaming machine of the present embodiment and the modified examples has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modified examples, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. . For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the description has been given taking a ball game machine as an example, but other game machines such as a revolving game machine are not limited to a ball game machine as long as the game machine is installed in a game hall. It may be a kind of gaming machine. Even with such other gaming machines, the effects of the present invention can be achieved.

10 ... Game machine, 11 ... Launch handle, 12 ... Game board,
13 ... Upper plate, 14 ... Winning gate, 15 ... Starting prize opening,
16 ... Production display device, 17 ... Grand prize opening, 18 ... Out port,
19 ... Production movable accessory, 20 ... Main control circuit, 21 ... Sub control circuit,
22 ... Image output circuit, 23 ... Production actor drive device, 24 ... Power supply circuit,
30 ... Frame plate, 32 ... Hinge, 50 ... Rental machine,
52 ... Nozzle, 100 ... Hall computer, 110 ... Relay unit,
120 ... Island unit, 150 ... Island equipment, 200 ... Terminal block,
210 ... Case member, 220 ... Terminal, 230 ... Pressing member,
240 ... control lever, 250 ... spring member, 300 ... circuit board

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that controls a game while performing at least one of transmission of an electric signal or reception of an electric signal,
A terminal block provided with a plurality of terminals capable of fixing the cable carrying the electrical signal;
A plurality of operation units provided side by side on the terminal block and provided so as to be movable with respect to the terminal block in a direction crossing the aligned direction;
A state in which the cable can be fixed to the terminal corresponding to the operation unit and the fixing is released by being provided for each of the plurality of operation units and being driven in conjunction with movement of the operation unit. A plurality of cable attaching and detaching mechanisms for switching between states,
The plurality of operation units have a movement range that moves while the state in which the cable can be fixed to the terminal and the state in which the cable is released is switched. A gaming machine which is an operation unit provided in a different range with respect to the moving direction. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An urging unit that is connected to each of the plurality of operation units and urges the operation unit to move the operation unit to a position different from the movement direction from at least one of the adjacent operation units. Prepared,
The first operation unit, which is one operation unit of the plurality of operation units, has an adjacent operation unit at a different position in a protruding direction that intersects both the direction in which the plurality of operation units are arranged and the moving direction. Provided to protrude from the second operating portion,
The second operation portion is provided so as to be movable in the protruding direction, and moves in the protruding direction in conjunction with movement in the moving direction from the different position, whereby the first operating portion is moved in the protruding direction. A gaming machine that is an operation unit protruding from the operation unit. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The cable attaching / detaching mechanism fixes the cable to the terminal corresponding to the operation unit by driving in conjunction with the movement when the operation unit is urged by the urging unit and moves to the different position. A gaming machine that is a mechanism to switch to a possible state. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An urging unit that is connected to each of the plurality of operation units and urges the operation unit to move the operation unit to a position different from the movement direction from at least one of the adjacent operation units. Equipped gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
The cable attaching / detaching mechanism includes a facing member provided so as to face the terminal, and when the operation unit is biased by the biasing means and moves to the different position, the facing member is interlocked with the movement. A gaming machine that is a mechanism that switches the cable to a state in which the cable can be fixed between the terminal and the facing member by moving the terminal in the direction of the terminal. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The gaming machine is an operating unit that includes a concave portion opened in a direction biased by the biasing means.