JP2014023595A - Key application method and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a key operation method capable of improving security by inhibiting illegitimate change of setting of a duplicate key while maintaining convenience of allowing a number of persons to carry the duplicate key for operation of machines.SOLUTION: A key operation method includes: a distribution stage for changing a lock-unlock device of a machine to a second state by using a distribution change key B when a distributor hands the machine to an operation entity; a key change state for setting a key pattern Y of an operation unlock key C possessed by the operation entity to the lock-unlock device to establish a first state by inserting the operation unlock key C into a key insertion part of the lock-unlock device being in the second state before the operation entity, being handed the machine, starts operation of the machine; an operation stage for unlocking the machine by inserting the operation unlock key C into the key insertion part of the lock-unlock device being in the first state, when the operation entity starts operation of the machine; and a re-distribution stage for changing the lock-unlock device of the machine to the second state by using an operation change key D when the operation entity hands the machine to a distributor.

Description

  The present invention relates to a key operation method and a gaming machine used for a locking / unlocking device provided in an operable device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that is operated in a game arcade is provided with a cylinder lock for locking and unlocking a door provided in the gaming machine. In addition, manufacturers (distributors) that manufacture gaming machines perform a locking / unlocking operation on a large number of gaming machines with one type of key so that the manufacture and inspection can be performed easily. And, in order to enable a gaming machine (operator) side to perform a locking / unlocking operation of a large number of gaming machines with a single type of unique key used by each gaming hall, when a manufacturer ships gaming machines, The key is shipped in a changeable state. When changing the key of the cylinder lock, first, the manufacturer inserts the key into the key hole, pushes down the change lever on the back side of the cylinder lock, and turns the cylinder lock 180 degrees to temporarily change the key. Try to pull it out. And after inserting the key that is scheduled to be used as a key on the amusement hall side into the keyhole after shipping and returning the cylinder lock to the original position, the unlocking arrangement (key pattern) of the cylinder lock is changed, and the key is changed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-240075 (page 6, FIG. 6)

  The gaming lock device described in Patent Document 1 is convenient because maintenance, setting change, and the like can be performed using a single type of key in a game hall (operator). However, at amusement halls, many employees have a key, and if they have this key, open the door of the gaming machine (equipment) and freely operate the change lever on the back side of the cylinder lock. Therefore, a malicious employee can leave the cylinder lock in a state where the key can be changed, and the conspiring player opens the door of the gaming machine with the predetermined key that he / she brought in, and cheating is performed. There is a problem that it ends up.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and maintains the convenience that a large number of persons can have a key in a game hall (operator) to operate a game machine (equipment). However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a key operation method and a gaming machine that can improve security by preventing unauthorized setting change of the combined key.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a key operation method according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
Based on the insertion of the unlocking key (distributed unlocking key A, operational unlocking key C) that matches the set key pattern (key pattern X, Y) into the key insertion part, the inserted unlocking key And a change key (distribution change key B, operation change key D) different from the unlock key, and a change key that matches a set key pattern Based on the insertion into the key insertion part, the key pattern can be set in a second state, and when the second state is established, the unlocking key is inserted into the key insertion part to insert the key pattern. An operation method of a key used for a locking / unlocking device in which a key pattern of an unlocking key is set,
As the unlocking key, a distribution unlocking key (distribution unlocking key A) owned by a distributor (manufacturer, second-hand supplier) that manufactures or distributes the device (pachinko machine 2) including the locking and unlocking device, and the distribution unlocking key The lock key is an unlock key with a different key pattern, and there is an operation unlock key (operation unlock key C) owned by an operator (game hall) that installs and operates the device,
As the change key, the distribution unlock key (distribution unlock key A) matches the key pattern (key pattern X) and the distribution change key (distribution change key B) owned by the distributor, and the operational unlocking There is an operation change key (operation change key D) that the key (operation unlock key C) and the key pattern (key pattern Y) match and the operator owns,
When the distributor assigns the device to the operator, the device is placed in the second state using the distribution change key (in FIG. 8, the distributor (maker) makes the pachinko machine 2 At the time of shipment to ship to the amusement hall, the distributor trades the locking / unlocking device 50 of the pachinko machine 2 in the second state using the distribution change key B), the distribution stage,
Before the operator assigns the device from the distributor and starts operation, the operation unlocking key possessed by the operator is inserted into the key insertion part of the locking / unlocking device in the second state. Then, the key pattern of the operation unlocking key is set in the locking / unlocking device to be in the first state (in FIG. 8, when the pachinko machine 2 is installed in the game hall, each employee of the game hall The operation unlocking key C is inserted into the locking / unlocking device 50 in the second state and returned to the first state, whereby the key pattern Y of the operating unlocking key C is set in the locking / unlocking device 50).
When the operator operates the device, an operation stage is performed in which the device is unlocked by inserting the operation unlocking key into the key insertion portion of the locking / unlocking device in the first state (FIG. 8). , Each employee of the game hall uses the operational unlocking key C to lock and unlock the locking / unlocking device 50 in the first state),
When the operator assigns the device to a distributor, the operation / distribution key is used to set the locking / unlocking device of the device to the second state (in FIG. At the time of trade-in by a trader (second-hand trader), the manager of the game hall uses the operation change key D to set the locking / unlocking device 50 of the pachinko machine 2 to the second state and take it out for trade-in),
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, when the distributor assigns the device to the operator, the operator uses the distribution change key to enter the second state, so that the operator can use the unlock key of the assigned device as the unlocking key. The operation unlock key can be changed, and the operator can use the operation unlock key to unlock the device. In addition, only a manager of the operator manages the operation change key while maintaining the convenience of operating the device by having the operation unlock key as a joint key by many employees. By managing, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the lock state of the locking / unlocking device being in the second state and changing the key pattern to match the unauthorized key during operation, thereby improving the security of the locking / unlocking device. Since the distribution change key and the operation change key have different key patterns, even if the distributor assigns the distribution change key owned by the distributor to an employee who is the operator, the second locking / unlocking device is used. Since it cannot change to a state, the security of a locking / unlocking apparatus can be improved further. Further, when the operator assigns the device to the distributor, the operator enters the second state using the operation change key, so that the distributor can use the unlocking key of the assigned device to the distribution Since it can be changed to a lock key, the operator does not need to hand over the operation change key owned by the operator to the distributor, so that it is possible to prevent the deterioration of security due to the transfer of these operation change keys.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is
Based on the insertion of the unlocking key (distributed unlocking key A, operational unlocking key C) that matches the set key pattern (key pattern X, Y) into the key insertion part, the inserted unlocking key And a change key (distribution change key B, operation change key D) different from the unlock key, and a change key that matches a set key pattern Based on the insertion into the key insertion part, the key pattern can be set in a second state, and when the second state is established, the unlocking key is inserted into the key insertion part to insert the key pattern. It is characterized by including a locking / unlocking device in which a key pattern of the unlocking key is set.
According to this feature, as the unlocking key, a distribution unlocking key owned by a distributor who manufactures or distributes a gaming machine including the locking / unlocking device, and an unlocking key having a different key pattern from the distribution unlocking key An operation unlocking key owned by an operator who installs and operates the gaming machine is created, and the distribution unlock key and the key pattern coincide with each other as the change key and owned by the distributor When the distribution change key, the operation unlock key and the key pattern match and the operation change key owned by the operator is created and the distributor transfers the gaming machine to the operator, Using the distribution change key, the locking / unlocking device of the gaming machine is set to the second state, and the operator is transferred to the second state before the gaming machine is transferred from the distributor and starts operation. The operation is performed in the key insertion portion of the locking / unlocking device. An operation unlocking key possessed by a contractor is inserted, a key pattern of the operation unlocking key is set in the locking / unlocking device to be in the first state, and the first state is set when the operator operates the device. The operation unlocking key is inserted into the key insertion unit of the locking / unlocking device to unlock the device, and when the operator transfers the gaming machine to the distributor, the operation change key is used to By performing the operation of setting the locking / unlocking device of the gaming machine to the second state, the operator can change to the operation unlocking key owned by the operator as the unlocking key of the transferred gaming machine. The gaming machine can be unlocked using the operational unlocking key. In addition, only a manager of the operator manages the operation change key while maintaining the convenience of operating the device by having the operation unlock key as a joint key by many employees. By managing, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the lock state of the locking / unlocking device being in the second state and changing the key pattern to match the unauthorized key during operation, thereby improving the security of the locking / unlocking device. Since the distribution change key and the operation change key have different key patterns, even if the distributor assigns the distribution change key owned by the distributor to an employee who is the operator, the second locking / unlocking device is used. Since it cannot change to a state, the security of a locking / unlocking apparatus can be improved further. Furthermore, when the operator assigns the gaming machine to the distributor, the distributor owns the unlocking key of the assigned gaming machine by using the operation change key to enter the second state. Since it is possible to change to a distribution unlocking key, the operator does not need to hand over the operation change key owned by the operator to the distributor, and thus it is possible to prevent a decrease in security due to the transfer of these operation change keys. .

The key operation method of means 1 of the present invention is the key operation method according to claim 1,
The locking / unlocking device is an identification means for identifying whether the first state or the second state (in FIG. 7, the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state or the second state). Having a mark 55, 56) for confirming,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the distributor assigns the device to the operator, or when the operator assigns the device to the distributor, the locking / unlocking device is in the first state or the second state by the identification means. Can be transferred after confirming whether the device is in the first state.

The key operation method of means 2 of the present invention is the key operation method according to claim 1 or means 1,
The operation change key has the same key pattern as that of the operation unlock key, and a specific operation unit that the operation unlock key does not have (in FIG. 6, at the front ends of the distribution change key B and the operation change key D). Provided with a protruding portion 60), and the locking and unlocking device can be brought into the second state by the specific action portion.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operation change key and the operation unlock key have almost the same shape except for the specific action part, so that the operation change key and the operation unlock key can be easily created. it can.

It is a front view which shows the enclosure type pachinko machine in an Example. It is a rear view which shows an enclosure type pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the operation part of an enclosure type pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the pachinko game machine. It is a perspective view which shows a distribution unlocking key, a distribution change key, an operation unlocking key, and an operation change key. It is a vertical side view which shows a locking / unlocking apparatus. (A) is a front view which shows the key insertion part of a 1st state. (B) is a front view which shows the key insertion part of a 2nd state. It is explanatory drawing at the time of shipping a pachinko machine from a distributor to a game hall. It is explanatory drawing at the time of trade-in of a pachinko machine from a game hall to a distributor. It is a front view which shows the key insertion part as a modification. (A) is a front view which shows the key insertion part of a 1st state. (B) is a front view which shows the key insertion part of a 2nd state.

  A mode for carrying out a key operating method and a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an enclosed pachinko machine 2 (hereinafter referred to as pachinko machine 2), which is a gaming machine (equipment), is installed in each game hall. In addition, a card unit 3 that is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 2 and that performs various processes such as rental of pachinko balls that are game media used in the pachinko machine 2 is installed.

  In addition, although not shown in particular, it is connected to each card unit 3 so as to be able to perform data communication, and collects and manages information related to a player who played a game on each pachinko machine 2, information on the machine data of each pachinko machine 2, etc. A management computer and a system controller are provided. This system controller is connected to a card management server installed in a card management company, and the card management server centrally manages the prepaid balance of membership cards and visitor cards used in the card unit 3 of each game hall It has come to be.

  In each amusement hall, the card unit 3 and the pachinko machine 2 (score control board 43) corresponding to the card unit 3 are directly connected to input and output various signals associated with the pachinko ball lending.

  The encapsulated pachinko machine 2 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. A predetermined number of pachinko balls are previously enclosed in the pachinko machine 2 so as not to be touched. The operation unit 32 is provided in a manner protruding from the pachinko machine 2.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the operation unit 32 is read from a visitor card or a membership card which is a game recording medium inserted into the card insertion slot 309 (see FIG. 1) of the card unit 3 by the player. A frequency display section 103 for displaying the frequency (in this embodiment, the prepaid balance stored in the visitor card or member card divided by 100 yen), which is a valuable value for gaming, and the inserted card has a free gift When points are recorded, the prize points display section 152 where the prize points are read and displayed, and the number of balls acquired by the player in the game in the enclosed pachinko machine 2, at that time A total score display section 104 that displays the total score that is the number of balls possessed, and a frequency display section 103 that is pressed when the game starts or when the total score is “0” or decreases. A lending button 101 for lending a score of a predetermined size when there is a remaining number, and the prize holding display unit that is pressed when a game starts or when the total score is "0" or less When there is a prize score in 152, a replay button 153 for converting the prize score into a total score of a predetermined size, and a pressing operation when the game is ended, the card unit 3 There is provided a return button 102 for recording the number of times updated by the game and the total score (motivated ball) on the inserted visitor card or membership card, and returning them. It is mounted on a substrate 100 provided on the board. The total score recorded on the membership card is transferred to the number of saved balls when the date is changed and the next day, and the number of saved balls is exchanged for prizes or converted into the above-mentioned prize points. Can be reused.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 2 mainly includes an outer frame 12 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a front frame 13 attached to the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 10 and a lower door frame 11 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 13 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  Moreover, the operation part 32 mentioned above exists in the lower surface of a lower door frame. A hitting operation handle 15 (operation knob) is provided below the operation unit 32. A game board 14 is detachably attached to the front frame 13 on the back surface of the glass door frame 10.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 14 has a board surface plate 200 made of synthetic resin having a game area 17 formed on the front surface, and a mounting surface to which the board surface plate 200 is attached. A gaming component unit 310 to which gaming components related to gaming are assembled is integrally assembled on the back side of the gaming board 14.

  In order to attach the game board unit 300 in which the game board 14 and the game component unit 310 are integrally assembled to the front surface of the front frame 13, the left end portion of the game board 14 is shown in the front frame as shown by a thick arrow in the figure. 13 with the left end of the game board 14 inserted into the locking recesses 116a and 116b provided at the upper left and right positions of the vertically long rectangular opening 115 formed on the board 13 and the right end with the presser fittings 117a and 117b. It can be attached by locking. Board holding springs 118a and 118b are provided in the locking recesses 116a and 116b, respectively, to prevent back and forth play of the game board 14 locked to the locking recesses 116a and 116b. In a state where the board surface plate 200 is attached, the game component unit 310 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 faces the back side of the front frame 13 through the opening 115.

  Thus, in the enclosed pachinko machine 2 of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 2 of a different model can be changed by exchanging the game board unit 300. That is, the glass door frame 10, the lower door frame 11, the outer frame 12, and the front frame 13 can be reused in each game hall. The glass door frame 10, the lower door frame 11, the outer frame 12, and the front frame 13. Only can be redistributed through secondhand dealers.

  The pachinko balls enclosed in the pachinko machine 2 are driven into the game area 17 one by one by the hammer 28 by operating the hitting operation handle 15 shown in FIG. The hit pachinko balls are detected one by one by the shot ball detector 26, and the number of balls held on the total score display unit 104 (see FIG. 3) is decremented and updated one by one each time there is a detection.

  Further, pachinko balls whose launch momentum is too weak to reach the game area 17 are collected from the foul ball entrance 27 and detected by a foul ball detector 38 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the game board 14. The Each time these foul balls are detected, the score of the total score display unit 104 (see FIG. 3) is added and displayed one by one. As a result, the player can effectively use again the score that has been subtracted and updated without obtaining an opportunity for the hit ball to reach the game area 17.

  If the hit ball that is driven into the game area 17 wins the start winning opening 19, the general winning opening 20, or the variable winning ball apparatus 16, a predetermined number of points are awarded to the player according to the winning. . The points awarded to the player are added and displayed on the total score display unit 104 (see FIG. 3). In addition, pachinko balls that have not won any prize opening are collected from the out opening 25. Further, a special figure variable display section 22 is provided in the lower area on the right side of the game area 17 for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols”.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the winning balls that have entered the general winning opening 20, the starting winning opening 19, or the variable winning ball apparatus 16 are guided to the back of the game board 14 and enter the winning ball collecting basket 30. Guided. On the other hand, the out ball collected by the out port 25 is guided by the out ball guide bar 36 and merges with the winning ball detected by the winning ball detector 31. Then, after the out balls and winning balls are detected by the driving ball detector 33, they are guided to the driving ball assembly cage 34. Further, the foul balls collected from the foul ball inlet 27 are detected by a foul ball detector 38 and then guided to the driving ball assembly cage 34.

  The pachinko balls guided by the driving ball assembly cage 34 are guided to the firing ball supply port 39 along the inclination. When the player operates the hitting operation handle 15, the hitting motor 29 is driven and the hammer 28 is intermittently swung. As the hammer 28 intermittently swings, the pachinko balls guided to the firing ball supply port 39 are shot and fired into the game area 17 one by one. As described above, the pachinko balls enclosed in the pachinko machine 2 are repeatedly circulated and used.

  Further, when a game attendant or the like operates a predetermined ball removal switch (not shown), the solenoid 41 is excited, and the rotation plate 40 that forms a part of the driving ball assembly cage 34 rotates by a predetermined angle. Then, the ball punching cage 42 and the driving ball assembly cage 34 are communicated. As a result, the encapsulated ball that is guided by the driving ball assembly cage 34 after being detected by the driving ball detector 33 is guided to the ball punching rod 42 without being guided to the firing ball supply port 39, The enclosed ball guided to the basket 42 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2.

  In FIG. 2, a game control board 35 is provided with a game microcomputer (not shown) for controlling various game contents. In addition, a score control board 43 is provided, and a score control microcomputer (not shown) for controlling the holding points is provided. The score control board 43 is provided in the card unit 3 via the connector portion 44. Card unit control board (not shown).

  When the hit ball that is driven into the game area 17 wins the start winning opening 19, the special symbol on the special symbol variable display unit 22 and the variable display (variation display) of the effect symbol on the effect display device 18 are started. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display unit 22 and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 18 are linked, and the variable display is started almost simultaneously and the variable display is ended almost simultaneously. However, in the variable display (fluctuation display) of the effect symbol on the effect display device 18, there may be an effect that the effect symbol is temporarily stopped instead of the final stop.

  Note that a plurality of (for example, two) start winning ports may be provided, and the special figure variable display unit 22 corresponding to each start winning port may be provided.

  The variable display result of the special figure variable display unit 22 becomes a specific display form of a predetermined specific symbol, for example, a jackpot display pattern, and the variable display result of the effect display device 18 shows a specific display form of the effect symbol ( For example, in the case of 777), a so-called big hit occurs. If a big hit occurs, the solenoid 21 is excited and the open / close plate 24 provided in the variable winning ball device 16 is released, which is advantageous for the player. This state ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the pachinko balls to the variable winning ball apparatus 16 or a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), whichever comes first, is satisfied. This is a disadvantageous condition for the player, that is, the open / close plate 24 is closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass door frame 10 of the pachinko machine 2 is provided with a locking / unlocking device 50 that locks / unlocks the glass door frame 10, the lower door frame 11, or the front frame 13. As will be described later, an employee of the game hall unlocks the locking / unlocking device 50 using the operation unlocking key C and opens the front frame 13 or the like, so that the game control board 35 and the score on the back of the pachinko machine 2 are scored. The control board 43 can be operated, and maintenance of the pachinko machine 2 and setting changes such as the probability of occurrence of the big hit can be performed. If the glass door frame 10 or the like is illegally opened by a player or the like, a pachinko ball may be illegally inserted into the start winning port 19 or the general winning port 20 described above. The employees of the field lock the locking / unlocking device 50 using the operation unlocking key C.

  The enclosed pachinko machine 2 is given an identification number for distribution management unique to each pachinko machine 2, and the pachinko machine 2 manufacturer or the used pachinko machine 2 is taken and sold as a used pachinko machine 2. It is possible to grasp the distribution process such as which pachinko machine 2 is used in second-hand traders and each amusement hall.

  Next, the card unit 3 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The card unit 3 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 2 which is a gaming machine installed in a game hall, It is connected to the corresponding pachinko machine 2, and various signals relating to the pachinko ball lending can be input / output between the card unit 3 and the corresponding pachinko machine 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, on the front surface of the card unit 3 of this embodiment, various display units such as a multi-function lamp 301, a bill insertion slot 302 for inserting bills, and the front side of the device from the front of the device And a card insertion slot 309 for inserting a membership card or a visitor card.

  A protruding portion 305 is provided on the front surface of the card unit 3 so as to protrude forward. In the protruding portion 305, on the surface facing the player, the display unit 312, a menu button 316 for displaying a main menu screen, a table data button 318 for displaying table data, and a membership card are received. In this case, a storage ball use button 319 for converting the storage ball specified by the member ID of the member card into a free gift point, and a storage ball use display unit for notifying that the operation of the storage ball use button 319 is effective. 320 is provided, and a transparent touch panel is provided on the surface of the display unit 312 so that each display item displayed on the display unit 312 can be input with a finger. By operating these buttons and touch panel, pachinko balls can be rented.

  Next, the locking / unlocking device 50 of this embodiment and the keys A to D for locking / unlocking the locking / unlocking device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, four types of keys, a distribution unlock key A, a distribution change key B, an operation unlock key C, and an operation change key D, are used.

  The distribution unlocking key A and the distribution change key B are owned by the manufacturer that manufactures the pachinko machine 2 as a distributor and the second-hand distributor that takes the used pachinko machine 2 and sells it as the used pachinko machine 2. ing. In addition, the operation unlock key C and the operation change key D are owned by a game hall as an operator.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the locking / unlocking device 50 is a cylinder lock having a double tube structure of an outer cylinder 51 and an inner cylinder 52. Further, each of the keys A to D has key patterns X and Y for moving a driver pin (not shown) provided at the boundary between the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52 to a position where the inner cylinder 52 can be rotated. Is provided. In this embodiment, the key patterns X and Y provided on the keys A to D have a groove shape.

  In addition, the distribution unlocking key A and the distribution change key B owned by the distributor (manufacturer, second-hand distributor) have the same key pattern X, and the operation unlocking key C and the operation change key owned by the game hall. The key pattern Y between D is the same. Furthermore, the key pattern X of the distribution unlock key A and the distribution change key B owned by the distributor (manufacturer, second-hand trader), and the key pattern Y of the operation unlock key C and the operation change key D owned by the game hall Use different shapes.

  When the unlocking keys A and C are inserted into the key insertion unit 53, the unlocking and unlocking apparatus 50 according to the present embodiment is inserted into the unlocking keys A and C that are inserted in the key pattern preset in the locking and unlocking apparatus 50. When the key patterns X and Y match, the first state where the unlocked keys A and C can be locked and unlocked, and the change having the key patterns X and Y that match the preset key pattern By inserting the keys B and D and performing a predetermined operation, the key pattern of the locking / unlocking device 50 can be switched to the second state in which the setting can be changed.

  When the unlocking device 50 is in the first state, the unlocking keys A and C are inserted into the key insertion portion 53 and the inner cylinder 52 is rotated 45 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise). The operation cam (not shown) of the locking / unlocking device 50 is rotated to perform the unlocking operation. When the inner cylinder 52 is rotated 45 degrees clockwise, the glass door frame 10 is opened, and when the inner cylinder 52 is rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise, the lower door frame 11 is opened. Moreover, in the locking / unlocking device 50 in the first state, the inner cylinder 52 cannot be rotated by 45 degrees or more.

  In this embodiment, when the unlocked glass door frame 10 or the lower door frame 11 is closed with the unlocking keys A and C inserted into the key insertion portion 53, the locking operation of the locking / unlocking device 50 is performed. . In the present embodiment, the unlock keys A and C are used for unlocking or locking the unlocking device 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the unlock key A in the first state. , C can be used as long as the unlocking device 50 can be unlocked.

  In addition, the protrusion part 60 as an effect | action part in this invention is provided in the front-end | tip part of the distribution change key B and the operation change key D (refer FIG. 5). As shown in FIG. 6, a reset button 54 for resetting the setting of a key pattern for unlocking the locking / unlocking device 50 is provided at the back of the key insertion portion 53 of the locking / unlocking device 50. Further, when the change keys B and D are inserted into the key insertion portion 53 of the locking / unlocking device 50, when the projection 60 of the change keys B and D presses the reset button 54, the inner cylinder 52 is rotated clockwise. When the change keys B and D are pulled out in this state, the locking / unlocking device 50 enters the second state. In addition, when the distribution unlocking key A or the operation unlocking key C is inserted into the locking / unlocking device 50 in the second state and the inner cylinder 52 is rotated counterclockwise and returned to the original position, it is inserted. The key patterns X and Y of the unlocking keys A and C are set as key patterns for unlocking the locking / unlocking device 50.

  That is, when the unlocking keys A and C or the change keys B and D having the same key pattern as the key pattern set in the locking and unlocking device 50 are inserted into the key insertion portion 53, the inner cylinder 52 can be rotated. However, when the unlocking keys A and C are inserted, the inner cylinder 52 cannot be rotated more than 45 degrees, and the change keys B and D are inserted and the reset button 54 is pressed. In this case, the inner cylinder 52 can be rotated 180 degrees. When the inner cylinder 52 is rotated 180 degrees, the pattern of driver pins (not shown) provided at the boundary between the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52 is reset.

  Further, when the unlocking device 50 is in the second state, by inserting predetermined unlocking keys A and C into the key insertion portion 53, the key pattern of the unlocking keys A and C that are inserted first. X and Y are set in the locking / unlocking device 50. Further, in the locking / unlocking device 50 in which the predetermined key patterns X and Y are set, the unlocking keys A and C having the same key patterns X and Y as the set key pattern can be locked and unlocked, and the set key The locking / unlocking device 50 can be switched from the first state to the second state by the change keys B and C having the same key patterns X and Y as the patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 7, whether the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state or the second state is confirmed on the front side of each of the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52 in the front view of the locking / unlocking device 50. Marks 55 and 56 (identification means) are provided. In addition, the marks 55 and 56 of the present embodiment have a triangular pattern drawn on the front side of each of the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52. As shown in FIG. 7A, if the mark 56 of the inner cylinder 52 is in a position that coincides with the position of the mark 55 of the outer cylinder 51, it indicates that the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state. If the mark 56 of the inner cylinder 52 exists in the position away from the position of the mark 55 of the outer cylinder 51 as shown to (b), it will show that the locking / unlocking apparatus 50 exists in a 2nd state. .

  The locking / unlocking device 50 of the present embodiment is a cylinder lock having a double tube structure of an outer cylinder 51 and an inner cylinder 52, but as shown in a modification of FIG. A locking / unlocking device 50 ′ using a cylinder lock having a triple pipe structure provided with a central cylinder 52b in addition to the inner cylinder 52a may be used. In the locking / unlocking device 50 ′ in this modification, after the unlocking keys A and C are inserted into the key insertion portion 53 and the central cylinder 52 b is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, When it is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the action cam (not shown) of the locking / unlocking device 50 'rotates to perform the unlocking operation. Further, when the unlocking keys A and C are inserted into the key insertion portion 53 and the central cylinder 52b is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and then rotated 90 degrees clockwise, an action cam (illustrated) of the locking / unlocking device 50 'is shown. The abbreviation) rotates and the locking operation is performed. When the change key B, D is inserted into the key insertion portion 53 of the locking / unlocking device 50 ′, when the projection 60 of the change key B, D presses the reset button 54, the central cylinder 52b is rotated clockwise. It can be rotated 360 degrees (or counterclockwise), and when the change keys B and D are pulled out in this state, the locking / unlocking device 50 ′ enters the second state. Thus, the tube structure of the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52 of the locking / unlocking device 50 and the operation mode of the key are not particularly limited, and may be anything.

  Next, an operation method of keys A to D for locking / unlocking the locking / unlocking apparatus 50 of the present embodiment and the locking / unlocking apparatus 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8, when the distributor (manufacturer) manufactures or inspects the pachinko machine 2, the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state, and the key pattern of the locking / unlocking device 50 is the distribution unlocking device. The key pattern X of the lock key A is set. The distributor uses the distribution / unlocking key A to lock / unlock the locking / unlocking device 50 in the first state.

  When the distributor (manufacturer) ships the pachinko machine 2 toward the amusement hall, the distributor distributes the pachinko machine 2 with the locking / unlocking device 50 in the second state using the distribution change key B ( Distribution stage). When the pachinko machine 2 is installed in the game hall, each employee of the game hall inserts the operation unlocking key C into the second state locking / unlocking device 50 to return to the first state, thereby unlocking / unlocking. The key pattern Y of the operation unlocking key C is set in the device 50 (key change stage).

  In addition, when the amusement hall operates using the pachinko machine 2, the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state, and the key pattern of the locking / unlocking device 50 is the key pattern Y of the operation unlocking key C. Is set. Each employee of the game hall uses the operation unlocking key C to perform the unlocking / unlocking of the first state locking / unlocking device 50 (operational stage). If the operation change key D is managed only by the game hall manager at the time of business, an employee of the game hall cannot switch the locking / unlocking device 50 to the second state. The key pattern is different even if an outsider brings the distribution unlocking key A and the distribution change key B into the amusement hall. Can not do.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the game hall trades in the pachinko machine 2 to a trader (second-hand trader), the manager of the game hall uses the operation change key D to set the locking / unlocking device 50 of the pachinko machine 2 to the first place. Two states are taken out for trade-in (recirculation stage). When the pachinko machine 2 arrives at the distributor (second-hand dealer), the distributor inserts the distribution unlocking key A into the second state locking / unlocking device 50 to return to the first state, thereby unlocking and unlocking. The key pattern X of the distribution unlock key A is set in the device 50. Then, the distributor performs the unlocking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking device 50 in the first state by using the distribution unlocking key A so that the pachinko machine 2 is inspected and maintained.

  When the distributor (second-hand dealer) resells the pachinko machine 2 to another amusement hall, the distributor uses the distribution change key B to set the locking / unlocking device 50 of the pachinko machine 2 to the second state. Resell. In the other amusement halls of the resale destination as well, the setting of the locking / unlocking device 50 is appropriately changed and operated by using the operation unlocking key and the operation change key that the player has.

  As described above, in the key operation method in the present embodiment, when the distributor assigns the pachinko machine 2 (equipment) to the game arcade (operator), the distribution change key B is used to enter the second state. Thus, the game hall can be changed to the operation unlocking key C owned by itself as the unlocking key of the assigned pachinko machine 2, and the game hall can use the operation unlocking key C to lock and unlock the pachinko machine 2. It can be performed. In addition, in the game hall, a large number of employees possess the operation unlock key C as a joint key, so that only the game hall manager can operate while maintaining the convenience of operating the pachinko machine 2. By managing the change key D, it is possible to prevent fraud due to the fact that the locking / unlocking device 50 is illegally changed to the second state during operation and the key pattern is changed to match the unauthorized key. And the distribution change key B and the operation change key D have different key patterns X and Y, so that the distributor can use the distribution change key B owned by himself / herself as an employee at the game hall, etc. Even if it is transferred to, the locking / unlocking device 50 cannot be changed to the second state, so that the security of the locking / unlocking device 50 can be further enhanced. Furthermore, when the amusement hall assigns the pachinko machine 2 to the distributor, the distributor uses the operation change key D to enter the second state, so that the distributor can use the unlocked key of the assigned pachinko machine 2 to the distributor. Can be changed to the distribution unlocking key A owned by the game, so the game hall does not need to hand over the operation change key D owned by itself to the distributor. Can also be prevented.

  In addition, since the marks 55 and 56 (identification means) for confirming whether the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state or the second state are provided, the distributor can connect the pachinko machine 2 (device). When the game room (operator) is transferred, or when the game room transfers the pachinko machine 2 to a distributor, whether the locking / unlocking device 50 is in the first state or not by the confirmation marks 55, 56. It is possible to confirm whether there is a transfer and to prevent the pachinko machine 2 from being transferred in the first state by mistake.

  The operation change key D has the same key pattern Y as the operation unlock key C, and has a unique protrusion 60 (action part) that the operation unlock key C does not have. Since the lock device 50 can be set in the second state, the operation change key D and the operation unlock key C have substantially the same shape except for the specific protrusion 60. The operation change key D and the operation unlock key C can be easily created.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 in which pachinko balls cannot be touched is illustrated as an apparatus provided with the locking / unlocking device 50, but other than the enclosed pachinko machine 2, pachinko balls can be touched. A general pachinko machine may be used. Furthermore, the device provided with the locking / unlocking device 50 of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko machine 2, and the locking / unlocking is performed by locking and unlocking the front door provided on the front surface of the housing. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine provided with a device, or any device that has a sales form in which a locking / unlocking device such as a vending machine is provided and operates.

  In the above embodiment, the unlock keys A and C and the operation keys B and D are inserted into the same key insertion unit 53 so that they can be operated. , D may be provided separately, and in that case, an operation for resetting the key pattern setting is performed in the key insertion unit in which the operation keys B, D are inserted. And a state in which the key pattern setting is reset in both the key insertion unit for the operational key and the key insertion unit for the unlocking key, and then the key insertion unit for the unlocking key first. In addition, when the unlocking key is inserted, the key patterns of both the key insertion unit for the operation key and the key insertion unit for the unlocking key are changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the manufacturer which is a distributor, and a used trader are using the distribution unlocking key A and the distribution change key B of the same key pattern X, the manufacturer and used You may make it use the distribution unlock key and distribution change key of a respectively different key pattern with a trader.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the marks 55 and 56 as an identification means of this invention become a pattern which makes the triangle drawn on each front side of the outer cylinder 51 and the inner cylinder 52, these identification means are these. As long as it is an aspect visible from the outside of the locking / unlocking device 50, the mark 55, 56 may be any form. For example, the mark serving as the identification means may be configured by an uneven portion, a groove, or the like. Good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the key patterns X and Y of each key A-D are groove shape, you may form a key pattern not only in a groove | channel but in a recessed part or a convex part. As in the case of a pin tumbler lock, the upper and lower edges of each key A to D may be provided with irregularities, and the key pattern may be formed by this irregular shape, or a plurality of magnets may be provided inside each key A to D. The key pattern may be configured by arranging the patterns.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the action part in this invention for operating the reset button 54 of the locking / unlocking apparatus 50 is comprised by the projection part 60 provided in the front-end | tip part of the change keys B and D, this book The action part of the invention is not limited to the form of the key shape like the projection part 60, and the action part may be constituted by a magnet provided inside the change key, for example, the attractive force of the magnet of the action part or You may make it operate the reset button of a locking / unlocking apparatus by repulsion. Furthermore, the material of the key may be configured differently for the change key and the unlock key, so that the action part may be provided on the change key. For example, the reset button is made of a magnet and the change key is made of iron. For example, the reset button may be activated by the attractive force of the magnet, and the unlocking key may be configured of a non-magnetized metal such as aluminum so that the reset button is not activated.

2 Pachinko machines (equipment)
3 Card unit 10 Glass door frame 11 Lower door frame 12 Outer frame 13 Front frame 14 Game board 15 Operation handle 50, 50 'Locking / unlocking device 51 Outer cylinder 52, 52a Inner cylinder 52b Central cylinder 52 Inner cylinder 53 Key insertion part 54 Reset Buttons 55 and 56 Mark 60 Protrusion A Distribution unlock key B Distribution change key C Operation unlock key D Operation change key

Claims (2)

Based on the fact that the unlock key that matches the set key pattern is inserted into the key insertion part, the first state where at least the unlock key can be unlocked is different from the unlock key. Based on the insertion of a change key that matches a set key pattern into the key insertion unit, the key pattern can be set in a second state, and the second state is set. A key operation method for use in a locking / unlocking device in which a key pattern of the inserted unlocking key is set by inserting an unlocking key into the key insertion unit,
As the unlocking key, a distribution unlocking key owned by a distributor who manufactures or distributes the device including the locking / unlocking device, and the distribution unlocking key are unlocking keys having different key patterns, and the device is There is an operation unlocking key owned by the operator who installs and operates,
As the change key, the distribution unlock key that matches the distribution unlock key and the key pattern and owned by the distributor, and the operation change key that matches the operation unlock key and the key pattern and that the operator owns There is
When the distributor assigns the device to the operator, a distribution step of setting the locking / unlocking device of the device to the second state using the distribution change key;
Before the operator assigns the device from the distributor and starts operation, the operation unlocking key possessed by the operator is inserted into the key insertion part of the locking / unlocking device in the second state. A key change stage for setting the key pattern of the operational unlocking key in the locking / unlocking device to be in the first state;
When the operator operates the device, an operation stage for at least unlocking the device by inserting the operation unlocking key into the key insertion portion of the locking / unlocking device in the first state;
A redistribution stage in which when the operator assigns the device to a distributor, the locking / unlocking device of the device is set to the second state using the operation change key;
A key operation method characterized by including:   Based on the fact that the unlock key that matches the set key pattern is inserted into the key insertion part, the first state where at least the unlock key can be unlocked is different from the unlock key. Based on the insertion of a change key that matches a set key pattern into the key insertion unit, the key pattern can be set in a second state, and the second state is set. A gaming machine comprising a locking / unlocking device in which a key pattern of the inserted unlocking key is set by sometimes inserting an unlocking key into the key insertion unit.

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