JP2012143394A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arrange a mechanism which can easily change a form of a field without the need for forming a large space.SOLUTION: In this game device in which an article is placed in a field, there are arranged: vertical support members 31L, 31R which are arranged in the vertical direction; lock mechanisms 33L, 33R which are arranged so that they can move in vertical directions along the vertical support members 31L, 31R, and locked to the vertical support members 31L, 31R at arbitrary heights; and a horizontal frame member 38 which is fixed to the lock mechanisms 33L, 33R, and supports a placing member for placing the article thereon.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus such as a crane game apparatus in which articles such as prizes are placed on a field.

  In a game apparatus such as a crane game apparatus, a plurality of prizes are placed in a field. The player controls the movement of the crane arm by operating buttons, etc., moves it to the position where the prize is placed, and then grabs, defeats, drags the prize to the prize dropout By guiding, a prize can be obtained.

  Conventionally, in order to improve a player's willingness to challenge a game, a configuration in which a form of a game field on which a prize is placed is changed is considered. For example, in the prize acquisition game device described in Patent Document 1, a game field lifting mechanism for changing the position of the height of the game field is provided.

JP 2006-43286 A

  A conventional game field raising / lowering mechanism includes a support leg that supports the game field, a guide part that guides the support leg to be movable in the vertical direction, and a lock mechanism that locks the support leg to the guide part at a predetermined position. In addition, since the game field and the support legs are fixed, it is necessary to move the game field and the support legs together in the vertical direction along the guide portion and then to lock the game field and the support legs with the lock mechanism.

  In the prior art, in order to make it easy to pull up the game field manually, a lifting assist mechanism for biasing the game field in the upward direction is provided. The lifting / lowering assist mechanism is composed of a gas damper, a swing arm, and a rod, and requires a space where the swing arm can operate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a game apparatus provided with a mechanism that can easily change the form of a field without requiring a lot of space. There is.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a game device in which an article is placed on a field, and a support member disposed in a vertical direction and vertically movable along the support member. And a lock mechanism fixed at an arbitrary height to the support member, and a frame member fixed to the lock mechanism and supporting a placement member for placing the article. .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game device provided with the mechanism which can change the form of a field easily without requiring much space can be provided.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game device in this embodiment. The front view of the game device in this embodiment. The side view seen from the right unit side of the crane game apparatus in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the principal part of the up-and-down inclination adjustment mechanism provided in the crane game apparatus in this embodiment. The figure which shows the detail of a structure around a lock mechanism and a lock mechanism. The figure which shows the external appearance of a locking mechanism. The figure which removes the outer housing | casing of a locking mechanism and shows an internal structure. The figure which removes the outer housing | casing of the locking mechanism seen from the opposite side of FIG. 7, and shows an internal structure. The top view which shows the internal structure of a locking mechanism. The figure which shows a mode that the front-end | tip part of an engaging member is inserted in a vertical support member. The figure which shows the periphery of a frame member locking mechanism. The figure which shows the periphery of a frame member locking mechanism. The top view of a penetration mechanism part. The figure which shows the shape of the hole of the 2nd surface through which the protrusion of a base passes. The figure which shows an example of the state of an operation lever. The figure which shows the cross section containing the vertical support member of the AA line shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the form of the whole prize field comprised by the combination of prize fields. The figure which shows an example of the form of the whole prize field comprised by the combination of prize fields. The figure which shows an example of the form of the whole prize field comprised by the combination of prize fields. The figure which shows an example of the form of the whole prize field comprised by the combination of prize fields. The figure which shows an example of the attachment to the prize mounting area of a fence.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a game device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the game device according to the present embodiment. The game apparatus of the present embodiment shows an example of a crane game apparatus 10 that operates to control a crane arm in accordance with a player's operation and pay out a prize. A crane game apparatus 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is composed of an upper housing 12 and a lower housing 13. The upper casing 12 is partially covered with a transparent plate 15 (opening / closing member) such as an acrylic plate on the front and side surfaces, and the prize fields 16L and 16R inside the casing can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 15. Yes. The transparent plate 15 is configured to be openable and closable on the front side, for example. Replacement or supplementation of prizes to the prize fields 16L and 16R, change of the form (height, inclination angle, etc.) of the prize fields 16L and 16R, or transparent board 15 can be opened, for example, when the setting device 28 stored in a storage section provided inside the terminal 15 is used.

  The crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment is equipped with two game units (a left unit 10L and a right unit 10R) so that two players can play a game at the same time. The prize fields 16L and 16R of the two game units are divided by a partition plate (not shown). A prize can be loaded on each of the two prize fields 16L and 16R divided by the partition plate.

  In the crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, an up / down inclination adjusting mechanism capable of changing the height and the inclination angle of the prize fields 16L and 16R is provided. The vertical tilt adjustment mechanism can individually adjust the height and tilt angle of each of the prize fields 16L and 16R for the front and rear fields. 1 and 2 show an example in which the height of the front field and the rear field of the prize field 16R is adjusted to be different in the right unit 10R. Details of the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism will be described later (FIGS. 7 and 8).

  In addition, in the prize fields 16L and 16R, for example, a prize placement area where prizes can be placed by combining a plurality of prize placement members and attaching them to the frame, and no prize placement members are attached. A prize drop opening for dropping the prize is formed. The shape and size of the prize placing member can be arbitrarily determined as long as it can be attached to the frame (supporting member). In addition, since the prize placing member is configured to be easily removable, the administrator can easily set the prize placing area and the prize drop opening. When the positions of the prize placement area and the prize dropout are changed, the administrator can use the setting device 28 to make various settings according to the positions of the prize placement area and the prize dropout. Details will be described later.

  The prize fields 16L and 16R are formed not only by combining a plurality of prize placement members but also by using a single prize placement member in which a hole corresponding to a prize drop opening or a part of a corner or side is cut out. It is also possible. Further, the prize placing member can be not only a member having a flat upper surface portion but also a member having a surface provided with irregularities and a shape for supporting a prize.

  Below the prize fields 16L and 16R, prize guidance spaces are provided for guiding prizes that have fallen from the prize fields 16L and 16R to the prize outlets 21L and 21R provided on the front side of the lower housing 13. ing. The prize guidance space provided in the lower part of the prize field 16L is provided with a size corresponding to almost the entire front field of the prize field 16L and communicates with the prize take-out port 21L. Also, the prize guiding space provided in the lower part of the prize field 16R has a size corresponding to the entire front field of the prize field 16R and communicates with the prize take-out port 21R.

  Above the left and right prize fields 16L and 16R, crane arms 18L and 18R whose operations are controlled according to player operations are mounted. Above the prize fields 16L and 16R in the upper housing 12, crane mechanisms (for example, crane mechanisms for moving the crane arms 18L and 18R in the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction (vertical direction), respectively) (Not shown) is provided. The crane mechanism is controlled according to player operations on the buttons 24L and 24R.

  Two arms 18La and 18Ra (gripping claws) for gripping prizes are provided at the distal ends of the crane arms 18L and 18R (three or four arms may be provided). The operations of the arms 18La and 18Ra are controlled so as to be closed (gripping an object) at a position where the crane arm 18 is lowered to reach the prize.

On the front side of the lower housing 13, there are provided control panel sections 23L and 23R that are operated by the prize outlets 21L and 21R and the player.
The prize outlets 21L and 21R are for taking out prizes from the inside of the casing (prize field), and communicate with a prize guidance space provided in the lower part of the prize fields 16L and 16R. By operating the crane arms 18L and 18R, the prize is dropped to the prize dropout opening, so that the prize can be taken out from the prize outlets 21L and 21R.

  In the control panel sections 23L and 23R, a plurality of buttons 24L and 24R operated by the player to operate the crane arms 18L and 18R, coin insertion slots 26L and 26R into which coins to be played are inserted, play charges and insertions Display devices 27L and 27R (for example, a 7-segment display) for displaying the number of remaining plays corresponding to the coins that have been played are provided. In addition, a speaker 49 is provided for outputting sound effects, music, message voices, and the like during game execution.

  The crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a setting device 28 for an administrator to make various settings for the crane game apparatus 10. The setting device 28 is configured to be removable from the main body housing of the crane game apparatus 10. The setting device 28 shown in FIG. 1 shows a state in which it is housed in a housing portion provided inside the transparent plate 15. When performing various settings, the setting device 28 can be taken out of the storage unit and handled in a state of being held in the hand in the vicinity of the crane game apparatus 10. The setting device 28 is connected to a control unit housed in the casing of the crane game apparatus 10 via, for example, a cable. The setting device 28 can be configured not only to be connected to the control unit by wire, but also to be connected by wireless communication (such as a wireless local area network (LAN)). The setting device 28 can individually make various settings for the left unit 10L and the right unit 10R.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the right unit 10R side.
As shown in FIG. 3, the prize field 16R is divided into a prize field 32 on the front side and a prize field 35 on the rear side, and the vertical position and tilt angle can be individually adjusted by the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the range of the front side 2/3 is the prize field 32 and the range of the rear side 1/3 is the prize field 35.

  The vertical tilt adjusting mechanism corresponding to the prize field 32 includes a vertical support member 31 and a lock mechanism 33 for fixing the prize field 32 to the vertical support member 31. The vertical tilt adjustment mechanism for the prize field 35 includes a vertical support member 34 and a lock mechanism 36 for fixing the prize field 35 to the vertical support member 34.

  Further, the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism is provided with an assist mechanism for assisting the manager in adjusting the positions of the prize fields 32 and 35. The assist mechanism acts so that the prize fields 32 and 35 (horizontal frame members 38 and 42) are pulled up by elastic members (for example, springs) inserted in the vertical support members 31 and 34, so that the manager can give the prize field 32. , 35, the total weight of the prize fields 32, 35 is not applied to the manager. As a result, the height adjustment work of the prize fields 32 and 35 can be easily carried out even by an administrator who does not have sufficient strength. The detailed configuration of the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism will be described later.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the left unit 10L and the right unit 10R have different positions from the front surface on which the vertical support member 31 is provided. The vertical support member 31a shown in FIG. 3 is arranged on the left side of the left unit 10L, and shows that a spring inserted from a slit provided in the vertical direction is visible.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a main part of the vertical inclination adjusting mechanism provided in the crane game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 will be described as a vertical tilt adjustment mechanism provided in the left unit 10L, for example. The vertical tilt adjusting mechanism provided in the right unit 10R has the same configuration, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism corresponding to the front prize field 32 is provided with a left vertical support member 31L and a right vertical support member 31R. A lock mechanism 33L is attached to the vertical support member 31L so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Similarly, a lock mechanism 33R is mounted on the vertical support member 31R so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. A horizontal frame member 38 is fixed to the bottom of the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R. The horizontal frame member 38 forms a rectangular frame together with the horizontal frame member 42 provided in the vertical tilt adjusting mechanism corresponding to the rear prize field 35 described later. The horizontal frame member 38 forms an outer peripheral frame of the prize field 32 on the front side, and a prize placement area is formed by arranging a prize placement member in the frame.

  Since the horizontal frame member 38 is fixed to the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R, the horizontal frame member 38 moves in the vertical direction as the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R slide in the vertical direction along the vertical support members 31L and 31R. Thereby, the height of the prize field 32 can be adjusted.

  The lock mechanisms 33L and 33R can be unlocked and moved in the vertical direction by turning off the lock switches 33La and 33Ra provided to the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R, and locked and fixed in position by being turned on.

  A support member 40L is attached to the lower part of the horizontal frame member 38 along the vertical support member 31L, and the support member 40R is attached along the vertical support member 31R. The support members 40L and 40R are members for integrating the horizontal frame member 38 with the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R, and for supporting the frame so as to be stable even when sliding in the vertical direction or placing a prize on the prize field 32. It is. In the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism shown in FIG. 4, the horizontal frame member 38 is supported by the support members 40L and 40R from below, but has the same purpose above the horizontal frame member 38 instead of the support members 40L and 40R. It is good also as a structure which attached the member.

  An inclined frame member 39 is attached to the inner side of the horizontal frame member 38 in a rotatable state via a rotation shaft provided in the vicinity of the vertical support members 31L and 31R. The inclination frame member 39 can arbitrarily change the inclination angle by the rotation axis. The rotation shaft provided in the horizontal frame member 38 is provided in the vicinity of a position where the horizontal frame member 38 is fixed to the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R. That is, by applying a load that increases when the premium placement member is mounted on the inclined frame member 39 (and a plurality of premiums are placed) in the vicinity of the axis of the vertical support members 31L and 31R. The load on the horizontal frame member 38, the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R, and the support members 40L and 40R can be reduced.

  In addition, frame member locking mechanisms 41L and 41R for fixing the horizontal frame member 38 and the inclined frame member 39 are provided in the vicinity of the rotation shaft provided in the horizontal frame member 38. The frame member locking mechanisms 41L and 41R are tilted with the horizontal frame member 38 and the tilted frame member 39 fixed so that they cannot be rotated when the tilted frame member 39 is tilted at an arbitrary angle. To maintain.

  In FIG. 4, illustration is omitted to illustrate the detailed configuration of the vertical inclination adjusting mechanism, but the inclined frame member 39 includes a plurality of prize placement members in order to form a prize placement area. It is used as a support member for mounting. The inclined frame member 39 constitutes the outer peripheral frame of the support member. For example, another support member that matches the shape (size, etc.) of the prize placing member can be further mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism corresponding to the rear prize field 35 has the same configuration as the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism corresponding to the front prize field 32. That is, the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism on the rear side is provided with a left vertical support member 34L and a right vertical support member 34R, and the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R are mounted so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. A horizontal frame member 42 is fixed to the bottoms of the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R. The horizontal frame member 42 forms a rectangular frame together with the horizontal frame member 38 corresponding to the prize field 32 on the front side. The horizontal frame member 42 forms an outer peripheral frame of the prize field 35 on the rear side, and a prize placement area is formed by arranging a prize placement member in the frame.

  Since the horizontal frame member 42 is fixed to the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R, the horizontal frame member 42 moves in the vertical direction as the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R slide in the vertical direction along the vertical support members 34L and 34R. Thereby, the height of the prize field 35 can be adjusted.

  The lock mechanisms 36L and 36R can be unlocked and moved in the vertical direction by turning off the lock switches 36La and 36Ra provided in the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R, respectively, and locked and fixed in position by being turned on.

  Under the horizontal frame member 42, a support member 44L is attached along the vertical support member 34L, and a support member 44R is attached along the vertical support member 34R. The support members 44L and 44R are members for integrating the horizontal frame member 42 with the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R, and for supporting the frame so as to be stable even when sliding in the vertical direction or when a prize is placed on the prize field 35. It is. In the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism shown in FIG. 4, the horizontal frame member 42 is supported by the support members 44L and 44R from below, but the same purpose is provided above the horizontal frame member 42 instead of the support members 44L and 44R. It is good also as a structure which attached the member.

  An inclined frame member 43 is attached to the inside of the horizontal frame member 42 in a rotatable state via a rotation shaft provided in the vicinity of the vertical support members 34L and 34R. The inclination frame member 43 can arbitrarily change the inclination angle by the rotation axis. The rotation shaft provided in the horizontal frame member 42 is provided in the vicinity of a position where the horizontal frame member 42 is fixed to the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R. That is, by applying a load that increases when the premium placement member is mounted on the inclined frame member 43 (and a plurality of premiums are placed) in the vicinity of the axes of the vertical support members 34L and 34R. The load on the horizontal frame member 42, the lock mechanisms 36L and 36R, and the support members 440L and 44R can be reduced.

  In addition, frame member locking mechanisms 45L and 45R for fixing the horizontal frame member 42 and the inclined frame member 43 are provided in the vicinity of the rotation shaft provided in the horizontal frame member 42. The frame member locking mechanisms 45L and 45R are tilted with the horizontal frame member 42 and the tilted frame member 43 fixed so that the tilted frame member 43 cannot be rotated with the tilted frame member 43 tilted at an arbitrary angle. To maintain.

  In FIG. 4, illustration is omitted in order to illustrate the detailed configuration of the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism, but the tilt frame member 43 includes a plurality of prize placement members in order to form a prize placement area. It is used as a support member for mounting. The inclined frame member 43 constitutes the outer peripheral frame of the support member. For example, another support member that matches the shape (size, etc.) of the prize placing member can be further mounted. In addition, one premium placement member may be attached to the inclined frame member 43.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing details of the configuration around the lock mechanism 33R and the lock mechanism 36R.
In FIG. 5, the lock mechanism 33R of the front vertical tilt adjustment mechanism is in a state where the lock switch 33Ra is turned on. That is, the horizontal frame member 38 is fixed to the vertical support member 31R via the lock mechanism 33R. When the lock switch 33Ra is turned on, the engagement member provided in the lock mechanism 33R can be engaged with and locked in an engagement hole (not shown) provided in the vertical support member 31R.

  On the other hand, the lock mechanism 36R of the rear side vertical adjustment mechanism is in a state where the lock switch 36Ra is turned off. That is, the horizontal frame member 42 is in a movable state, and the manager can hold the horizontal frame member 38 and move it up and down to adjust the position. When the lock switch 36Ra is turned off, the engagement member provided in the lock mechanism 36R can be removed from the engagement hole (not shown) provided in the vertical support member 34R and unlocked.

Next, a detailed configuration of the lock mechanism 33R will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the lock mechanisms 33L, 36L, and 36R have the same configuration as the lock mechanism 33R, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of the lock mechanism 33R. In FIG. 6, the vertical support member 31R is not shown. The lock mechanism 33R has a concave horizontal cross section so as to cover three surfaces of the vertical support member 31R, and the vertical support member 31R is fitted into the recess. In the lock mechanism 33R, an engagement member that engages with the vertical support member 31R is mounted inside the casing by operating the lock switch 33Ra. FIG. 6 shows a state where the lock switch 33Ra is turned on.

  7 is a diagram showing the internal structure with the outer casing of the lock mechanism 33R removed, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the inner structure with the outer casing of the lock mechanism 33R viewed from the opposite side of FIG. FIG. 9 is a top view showing an internal configuration of the lock mechanism 33R. 7, 8, and 9 show a state in which the lock switch 33Ra is turned off.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lock switch 33 </ b> Ra is rotated by the shaft 62. When the upper portion is pushed in the on state shown in FIG. 6, the upper portion is rotated by the shaft 62, and the lower portion jumps up and becomes the off state as shown in FIGS. 7 and FIG. 8, the lower portion is pushed, so that it is rotated by the shaft 62, and the upper portion protrudes and is turned on as shown in FIG.

  On the opposite side of the lock switch 33Ra across the vertical support member 31R, a spring 65 is mounted between the spring receiving member 64 and the engaging member 63. The spring 65 is biased in the direction of the lock switch 33Ra.

  The lock switch 33Ra acts to push in the engaging member 63 when it is turned off. Therefore, the engaging member 63 moves in the direction opposite to the urging force by being pushed by the lock switch 33Ra. On the other hand, when the lock switch 33Ra is turned off, the engaging member 63 moves to the lock switch 33Ra side by the biasing force of the spring 65.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the tip 63a of the engaging member 63 has a hook shape, and can be inserted into a plurality of engaging holes 70-1, 70-2,... Provided in the vertical support member 31R. It has become. It should be noted that the engagement holes 70-1, 70-2,... Are locked so as to face the distal end portion 63a of the engagement member 63 when the lock mechanism 33R is moved in the vertical direction along the vertical support member 31R. In the movable range of the mechanism 33R, for example, it is arranged in the vertical direction at regular intervals.

  The distal end 63a is disengaged from the engagement holes 70-1, 70-2,... When the lock switch 33Ra is turned off and the engagement member 63 is pushed. Thereby, the lock mechanism 33R is unlocked and can move in the vertical direction along the vertical support member 31R. On the other hand, when the lock switch 33Ra is turned on, the distal end portion 63a is pushed by the urging force of the spring 65 and inserted into the engagement holes 70-1, 70-2,. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the distal end portion 63a of the engaging member 63 is inserted into the vertical support member 31R (the illustration of the vertical support member 31R is omitted for the sake of clarity).

  In this way, the lock mechanism 33R can easily fix (lock) and release the vertical support member 31R by switching the state of the lock switch 33Ra, and position the premium field 32 (height adjustment). Can be made easier.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the frame member locking mechanism 41R for fixing the inclined frame member 39 so as to be unrotatable will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15 (and FIG. 6). Note that the frame member locking mechanisms 41L, 45L, and 45R have the same configuration and will not be described in detail.

  11 and 12 are views showing the periphery of the frame member locking mechanism 41R. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the inclined frame member 39 is attached so as to be rotatable via a rotation shaft 80 provided on the horizontal frame member 38. The frame member locking mechanism 41 </ b> R is a mechanism for fixing the tilted frame member 39 that is rotated by the rotation shaft 80 so as not to be rotatable at an arbitrary tilt angle.

  The frame member locking mechanism 41R includes a semicircular semicircular member 81 fixed to the bottom of the inclined frame member 39, and a hole 81a provided along the outer periphery of the semicircular member 81. A penetrating mechanism for penetrating the penetrating member 83 according to the operation is included. The semicircular member 81 is attached so that the center of the semicircle coincides with the position of the rotation shaft 80. Therefore, the plurality of holes 81a provided in the semicircular member 81 pass through the same position as the inclined frame member 39 rotates.

  The penetration mechanism portion is fixed to the horizontal frame member 38 and the support member 40R by a fixing member 84 at the bottom of the horizontal frame member 38. In FIG. 12, the fixing member 84 is not shown in order to show the inside of the penetration mechanism. FIG. 13 is a plan view of the penetrating mechanism.

  The penetrating mechanism portion is provided with a U-shaped base 85, a hole through which the penetrating member 83 can pass is provided on one opposite surface (first surface) of the base 85, and the other surface (second surface). ) Is provided with a hole through which the operation member 86 coaxially connected to the penetrating member 83 can pass. A spring receiving member 89 is provided on the operation member 86 inside the opposing surfaces (first surface, second surface) of the base 85, and between the spring receiving member 89 and the second surface on the operation member 86 side. Further, a spring 88 is provided so as to be wound around the operation member 86. The spring 88 is biased so as to push the penetrating member 83 toward the semicircular member 81 through the spring receiving member 89. Accordingly, when the operation member 86 is operated to be pulled out by the operation lever 82, the penetrating member 83 is pulled out from the hole 81a of the semicircular member 81 against the biasing force of the spring 88, and when the operation of the operation lever 82 is stopped, the spring 88 is stopped. The penetrating member 83 is pushed in the direction of the semicircular member 81 by the urging force.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, two protrusions 90 a and 90 b are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation member 86. The protrusions 90 a and 90 b are located inside the first surface and the second surface of the base 85 in a state where the operation lever 82 is not operated, and the operation lever 82 so as to pull out the penetrating member 83 from the semicircular member 81. In a state where is operated, it is provided at a position passing through the second surface of the base 85.

  FIGS. 14A and 14B show the shape of the hole on the second surface through which the protrusions 90a and 90b of the base 85 pass. As shown in FIG. 14A, a cutout is formed on the second surface of the base 85 so that the protrusions 90a and 90b can pass through.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, for example, when the penetrating member 83 is pulled out with the operation lever 82 facing downward, the protrusions 90a and 90b pass through the second surface. Then, after the projections 90a and 90b have passed, as shown in FIG. 14B, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation lever 82 is rotated so as to rotate the operation member 86 (penetrating member 83). The protrusions 90 a and 90 b are locked at a position where the notch is not provided on the outer side of the second surface of the base 85.

  Therefore, when adjusting the inclination angle of the inclined frame member 39, the operating lever 82 is operated to pull out the penetrating member 83 from the semicircular member 81, and the protrusions 90a, 90b are formed on the base 85 as shown in FIG. If it is locked to the outside of the second surface, the inclined frame member 39 can be freely rotated, and the adjustment work can be facilitated. The administrator determines the inclination angle of the inclined frame member 39 and stops it so that the penetrating member 83 can be easily attached to the semicircular member 81 by returning the operation lever 82 to the original direction (downward direction shown in FIG. 15). The inclined frame member 39 can be fixed through the hole 81a.

  In addition, the crane game apparatus 10 in this embodiment is not limited to the structure of the penetration mechanism part mentioned above, It can also be set as a simpler structure. For example, a member in which a hole that can penetrate the penetrating member (bar-shaped member) is fixed to the horizontal frame member 38 and the support member 40R, and the hole of this member and the hole provided in the semicircular member 81 are provided. By allowing 81a to penetrate through the penetrating member, the inclined frame member 39 can be fixed so as not to rotate.

Further, in the configuration described above, a plurality of holes 81 a are arranged along the outer periphery of the semicircular member 81, but a plurality of notches that engage with the penetrating member 83 are provided on the outer peripheral portion of the semicircular member 81. The rotation of the inclined frame member 39 may be restricted by engaging the penetrating member 83 with the notch.
In addition, other structures can be used as long as the tilt frame member 39 cannot be rotated at an arbitrary tilt angle.

Next, a detailed configuration of the assist mechanism provided in the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism will be described.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a cross section including the vertical support member 31 </ b> R along the line AA shown in FIG. 15. The vertical support members 31L, 34L, and 34R are also configured in the same manner, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the vertical support member 31 </ b> R has a hollow inside, and an elastic member for inserting (biasing upward) the horizontal frame member 38 is inserted into the space. ing. In the present embodiment, the spring 92 is used as the elastic member, but other members such as rubber may be used.

  The upper end of the spring 92 is fixed by the connecting member 90 at the upper part of the vertical support member 31R. The lower end portion of the spring 92 is connected to a connection member 93 fixed to the support member 40R inserted into the vertical support member 31R from a slit provided in the vertical support member 31R. Since the support member 40R is fixed to the horizontal frame member 38, the spring 92 urges the horizontal frame member 38 to be pulled upward.

  When the administrator adjusts the height of the horizontal frame member 38, if the lock mechanism 33R is unlocked, the horizontal frame member 38 is pulled up by the spring 92, so that all the load on the horizontal frame member 38 is applied to the administrator. It doesn't take. For this reason, even an administrator who does not have sufficient strength can easily adjust the height of the horizontal frame member 38 (the prize field 32).

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the spring 92 is mounted so as to be inserted into the vertical support member 31R. However, the spring 92 may be attached to the vicinity of the outer periphery along the vertical support member 31R.

  Thus, in the crane game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the vertical support members 31L and 31R and the vertical support members 34L and 34R are arranged in the vertical direction, and the vertical support members 31L and 31R and the vertical support members 34L and 34R are arranged. Accordingly, since the prize field 32 on the front side and the prize field 35 on the rear side are respectively moved in the vertical direction, a space for providing the vertical tilt adjustment mechanism inside the housing can be reduced. Therefore, the front prize field 32 and the rear prize field 35 can be arranged for one unit (the left unit 10L or the right unit 10R) without increasing the housing size of the crane game apparatus 10. ing.

  Thus, by arranging the prize field 32 on the front side and the prize field 35 on the rear side in one unit, the height and inclination of each of the prize fields 32 and 35 are changed and combined to form the entire prize field. Can be transformed in various ways.

  FIGS. 17 to 20 show an example of the form of the entire prize field constituted by the combination of the prize fields 32 and 35. In FIGS. 17-20, illustration of the up-and-down inclination adjustment mechanism is abbreviate | omitted. The prize placement areas 50 and 51 are configured by combining a plurality of prize placement members in each of the prize fields 32 and 35. In addition, although the prize placement area 50 shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 is illustrated as a simple plane for convenience, the prize outlet is laid out by removing any of the plurality of prize placement members. And

  FIG. 17 shows an example in which the horizontal frame member 38 and the inclined frame member 43 have the same height, and the inclined frame members 39 and 42 are fixed horizontally. By adopting the form shown in FIG. 17, a wide prize field can be configured.

  FIG. 18 shows an example in which the inclined frame members 39 and 42 are fixed horizontally, and the inclined frame member 43 (rear side) is made higher than the horizontal frame member 38. A plurality of fences 95 are arranged in the gap between the steps of the prize placement area 50 and the prize placement area 51 to prevent the prize from falling. By adopting the form shown in FIG. 18, it is possible to form a platform, and by placing a prize in each of the prize placement area 50 and the prize placement area 51, it is effective even with a small number of prizes. It is possible to appeal the prize to the player.

  In FIG. 19, the inclined frame members 39 and 42 are fixed in a state where they are inclined at the same angle, and the horizontal frame members 38 and 43 are formed so as to form a plane in which the prize placement area 50 and the prize placement area 51 are continuous. The example which adjusted the thickness is shown. By adopting the form shown in FIG. 19, it is possible to display as if the prizes are raised without accumulating a large amount of prizes, and it is possible to effectively appeal to the player.

  In FIG. 20, the horizontal frame member 42 is fixed in a state where the inclination angle of the horizontal frame member 42 is larger than that of the inclined frame member 39, and the horizontal frame members 38, 43 are arranged so that the prize placement area 51 is higher than the prize placement area 50. The example which adjusted height is shown. A plurality of fences 95 are arranged in the gap between the steps formed by increasing the angle and height of the prize placement area 50 and the prize placement area 51, thereby preventing the prize from falling. By adopting the form shown in FIG. 20, it is possible to display as if the prize is further raised than the form shown in FIG. 19.

  21A, 21B, and 21C show an example of attachment of the fence 95 to the prize placement areas 50 and 51. FIG. The fence 95 is used to close a gap as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, or is used as a fall prevention fence that prevents prizes from falling from the prize placement areas 50 and 51.

  FIG. 21A shows an example in which a fence 95 is fixed to the end portion of the prize placement area 50 with screws 96, for example. By providing screw holes in the vicinity of the end of the fence 95 and in the prize placement area 50 (inclined frame member 39), the fence 95 can be fixed with screws 96 to form a fall prevention fence.

  FIG. 21B shows an example in which the fence 95 is fixed to the end of the prize placement area 51 with screws 97, for example. Similarly, by providing screw holes in the vicinity of the end of the fence 95 and in the prize placing area 51 (for example, the prize placing member), the fence 95 can be fixed with screws 97 to form a fall prevention fence. it can. The fence 95 is bent in the vicinity of one end, and the fall prevention fence can be provided substantially vertically by fixing the bent end to the inclined prize placing area 51.

  FIG. 21C shows an example in which a fence 95 is fixed with screws 98 on the surface of the prize placement area 51, for example. By providing screw holes in the surface portion of the fence 95 and the surface portion of the premium placement area 51 (premium placement member), the fence 95 is fixed with the surface of the premium placement area 51 fixed, and the premium placement area 50 is fixed. , 51 can be closed.

  FIGS. 17 to 20 show only combinations of the prize fields 32 and 35 in one unit. However, the combination of the prize fields 32 and 35 of the left unit 10L and the right unit 10R further increases the field. It is possible to provide various forms so that the prize can be effectively appealed to the player.

  In the above description, the vertical support members 31L and 31R and the vertical support members 34L and 34R are arranged vertically, but may be inclined. In this case, the horizontal frame members 38 and 42 can move in the vertical direction along the inclined support members. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which inclined and arrange | positioned only the support member of either one of the front side or the back side.

  In the above description, the prize fields 32 and 35 are arranged in front and rear in one unit (the left unit 10L or the right unit 10R). However, the prize fields 32 and 35 may be arranged left and right or diagonally.

  Further, in the above description, two vertical tilt adjustment mechanisms corresponding to the front prize field 32 and the rear prize field 35 are provided for one unit (the left unit 10L or the right unit 10R). However, a configuration in which only one vertical tilt adjusting mechanism is provided, or a configuration in which three or more vertical tilt adjusting mechanisms are provided may be employed.

  In addition, the inclined frame members 39 and 43 are inclined in the front-rear direction, but may be configured to be inclined in the left-right direction.

  Further, in the above-described vertical tilt adjusting mechanism, the tilted frame members 39 and 43 that can be tilted via the horizontal frame members 38 and 42 are attached, but instead of the horizontal frame members 38 and 42, the lock mechanisms 33L and 33R. , 36L, 36R may be configured such that inclined frame members 39, 43 are attached so as to be directly inclined.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Crane game machine, 12 ... Upper housing | casing, 13 ... Lower housing | casing, 15 ... Transparent board, 16L, 16R ... Premium field, 18L, 18R ... Crane arm, 21L, 21R ... Premium outlet, 23L, 23R ... Control panel Part, 24L, 24R ... button, 26L, 26R ... coin insertion slot, 31L, 31R, 34L, 34R ... vertical support member, 38, 42 ... horizontal frame member, 39, 43 ... inclined frame member, 33L, 33R, 36L, 36R: Lock mechanism.

Claims (6)

A game device in which items are placed on a field,
A support member disposed in a vertical direction;
A locking mechanism that is movable in the vertical direction along the support member, and is fixed at an arbitrary height with the support member;
A game apparatus comprising: a frame member fixed to the lock mechanism and supporting a placement member for placing the article. An inclined frame member that is rotatably attached to the frame member via a rotation shaft, and on which the mounting member is mounted,
A fixing portion for fixing the inclined frame member so as not to rotate;
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the frame member supports the placement member via the inclined member.   3. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic member attached along the support member and biasing the frame member so as to pull up.   The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the elastic member is inserted into the support member, an upper end portion is fixed to an upper portion of the support member, and a lower end portion is fixed to the frame member. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rotation shaft is provided in the vicinity of a position where the frame member is fixed to the lock mechanism. A game device in which items are placed on a field,
A first mechanism for adjusting the position of the first field; and a second mechanism for adjusting the position of the second field;
The first mechanism includes:
A first support member disposed in a longitudinal direction;
A first locking mechanism that is movable in the vertical direction along the first support member, and is fixed at an arbitrary height with the first support member;
A first frame member fixed to the first lock mechanism and supporting a placement member for placing the article;
The second mechanism includes:
A second support member disposed in the longitudinal direction;
A second locking mechanism that is movable in the vertical direction along the second support member, and is fixed at an arbitrary height with the second support member;
A second frame member that is fixed to the second locking mechanism and supports a mounting member for mounting the article;
The game apparatus, wherein the first mechanism and the second mechanism are arranged so as to be close to each other when the first frame member and the second frame member are fixed at the same height. .

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