JP2014226310A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine facilitating installation or removal work of a reel unit and effectively using a space in a housing.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 comprises: a housing 2 including an opening part 25 formed on the front face and a back plate 24 at the back face; and a reel unit 3 including a frame 30 with a top plate 33 and including rotary reels 40 rotatably fitted in the frame 30; where the reel unit 3 is disposed at a normal position in the housing 2. The slot machine further includes a suspension opening part S opened to the upper face, at the rear part of the top plate 33 of the frame 30. In a state where the reel unit 3 is disposed at the normal position, when a part including an opening edge provided forward, of an opening edge of the suspension opening part S formed on the upper face of the top plate 33, is defined as a suspension hook part 35, the suspension opening part S is interposed between the suspension hook part 35 and the back plate 24 of the housing 2.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a reel unit is provided in a housing.

  Conventionally, a slot machine as a gaming machine generally includes a box-shaped housing and a reel unit inserted into the housing. In addition, a slot machine having a structure in which an engagement hole is formed in the back plate portion of the housing and hooks provided on the frame of the reel unit are hooked into the engagement hole and fixed to each other has already been disclosed ( For example, see Patent Document 1.)

  Here, when the operator carries the reel unit and attaches it to or removes it from the housing, it is recommended that the operator carry out the work while holding the reel unit and holding the reel unit. . By working with the top plate portion in this way, it is possible to prevent the rotating reel from being damaged and the reel surface from being damaged. However, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, with the reel unit fixed in the housing, the operator's fingers are placed between the rear portion of the reel unit and the back plate portion of the housing. Since there is almost no gap for inserting the reel unit, there has been a problem that it is very difficult to fix or remove the reel unit in the casing. In addition to the above structure for fixing the reel unit to the back plate portion of the housing, a configuration in which the reel unit is screwed in the housing or simply placed on a predetermined position in the housing is proposed. ing. Even in such a configuration, depending on the design of the reel diameter, model, etc., the reel unit is placed in the back, so that the operator's fingers can be inserted between the reel unit and the back plate of the housing. In some cases, the gap is not sufficiently formed.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a configuration in which a handle portion (handle) protruding upward is provided on the top surface of the top plate portion of the reel unit has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 to 4). In such a configuration, even if a sufficient gap is not formed between the rear portion of the reel unit and the back plate portion of the casing, the reel unit can be easily installed in the casing, or the reel unit can be mounted in the casing. It can be easily removed from the body.

JP 2003-117056 A JP 2004-89433 A JP 2006-212168 A JP 2011-135940 A

  However, in the configurations disclosed in Patent Documents 2 to 4, since the gripping portion (handle) protruding upward occupies a part of the space above the reel unit, only the size of the gripping portion (handle) is used. This causes a problem of narrowing the space. Here, in the space above the reel unit in the casing, there are a large number of control boards and image displays for operating the slot machine, and movable accessories are disposed. If the size is limited, the mounting position and dimensions of the control board will be limited, which will limit the degree of design freedom and increase manufacturing costs, and impair the interest of the slot machine. It also becomes. The current slot machines are becoming more complex and more accurate, and there is a strong demand for mounting a variety of electronic control devices. In addition, there is a strong demand to further enhance the interest of the slot machine by further enriching the movable parts that attract the attention of the players. Therefore, securing the space above the reel unit has become a particularly important issue in recent years.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it easy to perform operations such as installation of the reel unit even when a sufficient gap is not formed between the rear portion of the reel unit installed at the regular position and the back plate portion of the housing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently secure a space above a reel unit in which a board or the like is arranged.

  The present invention comprises a housing having an opening formed on the front surface and a back plate on the rear surface, and a frame having a top plate, and a rotating reel is rotatably mounted in the frame. The reel unit is inserted into the housing from the opening of the housing toward the back plate portion, and is disposed at a regular position defined in the back of the housing. In the gaming machine, the rear portion of the top plate portion of the frame is provided with a suspension opening that opens at least on the top surface of the top plate portion in a state where the reel unit is disposed at a regular position. Of the opening edge of the suspension opening formed on the top surface of the top plate portion, a portion including the front opening edge is defined as a suspension hook portion, and the suspension hook portion and the back plate of the housing In this gaming machine, the suspension opening portion is interposed between the suspension portion and the portion.

  In this configuration, since the suspension opening is formed at the rear portion of the top plate, an operator inserts a finger or the like into the suspension opening to grip the suspension hook. Thus, the reel unit can be easily suspended. This greatly improves the workability when installing or removing the reel unit. Note that the suspension opening has a shape that does not protrude upward from the top plate, so that the space formed above the reel unit is not narrowed and the space can be used sufficiently effectively. Therefore, there is an advantage that the degree of freedom of design in the housing is increased. In addition, since the operator can easily see the opening for suspending the top plate, it is not necessary to consider or search for the place where the top plate is held when holding the reel unit. Even a shallow operator can easily and quickly install the reel unit. In addition, when the operator holds the reel unit, it may of course be carried out by hooking a tool or the like on the hanging hook portion in addition to directly by the operator's own hand. Also, depending on the arrangement of the motor and the like provided in the reel unit, the posture of the reel unit may become unstable, but the reel unit is suspended by appropriately determining the position of the suspension opening. The balance of time can be secured appropriately. In addition, since the rear part of the reel unit is often free from obstacles such as a reel stand provided in advance, it is easy to ensure a sufficient opening width of the suspension opening.

  The opening for suspension may be formed by a through-hole penetrating the top plate portion in the vertical direction, but is notched from the rear edge portion of the top plate portion toward the center of the top plate portion. More preferably, it is constituted by a notch.

  With this configuration, the suspension opening in the top plate has a simple structure, and the manufacturing cost of the frame as a whole can be suppressed. In addition, since the suspension opening is disposed at the rear end of the top plate portion, the suspension opening can be disposed avoiding the upper end of the rotary reel. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the operator from accidentally touching the rotating reel when the operator puts a finger through the suspension opening.

  Further, the suspension opening is provided so as to penetrate the top plate portion vertically, and the opening edge of the suspension opening on the lower surface of the top plate portion faces downward. A configuration is proposed in which a protruding rib-shaped finger hook portion is formed.

  With this configuration, when the operator inserts his / her hand into the suspension opening from the upper surface side of the top plate portion, it is possible to hang the fingertip on the finger hook portion and grasp the top plate portion. . Thereby, it becomes possible to maintain the state which the top plate part of the reel unit was lifted reliably, and the safety at the time of work increases. Further, since a reinforcing rib is formed along the periphery of the suspension opening, the bending strength around the suspension opening is increased, and the top plate when the reel unit is lifted up. The distortion of the part is suppressed, and it becomes possible to prevent excessive deflection or breakage of the frame.

  In addition, a configuration is proposed in which a holding portion for suspension is provided at the front portion of the top plate portion.

  With this configuration, the reel unit can be gripped and held by the front and rear portions of the reel unit, so that the reel unit has a stable posture when lifted, and smooth and safe installation work. And transportation work becomes possible.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can easily hold the reel unit even when a sufficient gap is not formed between the rear portion of the top plate portion of the frame and the back plate portion of the housing in the reel unit. The installation work and the removal work are extremely simple, and the space above the reel unit in which the control board and the like are arranged can be sufficiently secured.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the slot machine 1 of a present Example. 3 is a perspective view of a reel unit 3. FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the top-plate part 33 from the lower surface side. The slot machine 1 in which the reel unit 3 is installed at the regular position is shown, (a) is a partially enlarged perspective view, and (b) is a partially enlarged longitudinal sectional view. The modification of the opening part S for a suspension is shown, (a) is a schematic plan view of the top-plate part 33 by which the opening part S for a suspension was comprised by the through-hole 36, (b) is (a). It is an AA line enlarged vertical sectional view of. The modification of the opening part S for suspension is shown, (a) is a schematic plan view of the top-plate part 33 in which the opening part S for suspension was comprised by the bottomed recessed part 55, (b) is (a) It is a BB line enlarged vertical sectional view of). It is a general | schematic perspective view which shows the modification of the top-plate part 33. FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 as a gaming machine has a wooden box-like housing 2. The housing 2 is sandwiched between a rectangular bottom plate portion 21, a pair of left and right side plate portions 22, 22 rising from both left and right ends of the bottom plate portion 21, and an upper end of the pair of left and right side plate portions 22, 22. The upper plate 23 and the back plate 24 interposed between the rear edges of the pair of left and right side plates 22 and 22 are provided. Thereby, the housing | casing 2 by which the opening part 25 was formed in the front surface and the backplate part 24 was provided in the back surface is comprised. Further, four engagement holes 26 are provided in a penetrating manner at predetermined positions of the back plate portion 24 of the housing 2.

  A reel unit 3 is installed in the housing 2. More specifically, the reel unit 3 includes a rectangular bottom portion 31, a pair of left and right side portions 32 and 32 rising from both left and right ends of the bottom portion 31, and an upper end of the pair of left and right side portions 32 and 32. A frame 30 having a passed top plate portion 33 is provided.

  Further, a stepping motor (not shown) is attached in the frame of the frame 30, and a rotating reel 40 is connected to a rotating shaft of the stepping motor. A total of three rotating reels 40 are provided side by side, and a predetermined symbol row is disposed on the surface of each rotating reel 40. Further, a total of four hooks 37 are provided on the back surface of the frame 30, one at each corner.

  Further, the regular position of the reel unit 3 is predetermined in the inner part of the housing 2, and the reel unit 3 faces the back plate portion 24 through the opening 25 of the housing 2. The hooks 37 inserted in the frame 30 of the reel unit 3 are inserted into the engagement holes 26 of the casing 2 to be engaged with each other, so that the reel unit 3 is in the casing. 2 is properly fixed to the inner part. The position of the reel unit 3 when fixed is a normal position according to the present invention, and the rear portion of the top plate portion 33 of the frame 30 faces the back plate portion 24 of the housing 2. When the reel unit 3 is installed at the regular position, the symbol of the rotating reel 40 in the reel unit 3 can be correctly recognized by the player from the front side of the housing 2. In addition, the structure which installs the reel unit 3 in the housing | casing 2 is not limited to this structure, The structure which screws the reel unit 3 in the housing | casing 2 may be sufficient. Further, the reel unit 3 does not need to be fixed to the housing 2, and the reel unit 3 may be simply placed at a predetermined position in the housing 2. Further, when the reel unit 3 is disposed at the regular position, the reel unit 3 and the back plate portion 24 of the housing 2 may be in contact with each other, or may be in non-contact by being slightly separated from each other. It may be.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a suspension opening S according to the present invention is formed in the approximate center of the rear portion of the top plate portion 33 of the frame 30. More specifically, the suspension opening S is constituted by a substantially U-shaped cutout portion 35 that is cut out from the rear edge portion of the top plate portion 33 toward the center of the top plate portion 33. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the top and bottom surfaces of the top plate portion 33 are opened in a state where the reel unit 3 is disposed at the normal position. As described above, the suspension opening S of the present embodiment is configured by a gap penetrating in the vertical direction, and an opening width is secured so that at least several fingers of the operator can be inserted.

  Furthermore, a portion including the front opening edge of the opening edge of the suspension opening S formed on the top surface of the top plate portion 33 is defined as a suspension hook portion 36, and the suspension hook portion 36. The suspension opening S is interposed between the housing 2 and the back plate portion 24 of the housing 2. In the present embodiment, the plate-like portion of the hanging hook portion 36 is formed to be inclined downward as it goes rearward, but various configurations can be proposed as its shape and dimensions. In short, as shown in FIG. 4, the structure is such that an operator can insert his / her finger into the suspension opening S and the operator can easily hook his / her finger on the suspension hook 36. The design can be flexibly deformed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, it is formed at the lower edge (rear surface) of the top plate portion 33 at the opening edge of the suspension opening S and below the suspension hook portion 36 so as to protrude downward. A rib-like finger hook 39 is formed. As shown in FIG. 4, the finger hook portion 39 only needs to be formed with a protruding length that is easy to catch the tip of the operator's finger inserted into the suspension opening S. The shape and dimensions such as the sheath width can be appropriately changed in design. Further, the finger hook portion 39 does not need to be formed continuously over the entire periphery of the opening edge of the suspension opening S, and may be formed partially or formed in a plurality of discontinuous shapes. May be. However, from the viewpoint of improving the strength around the suspension opening S, it is desirable that the finger hook portion 39 is formed continuously over the entire periphery of the opening edge of the suspension opening S.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2 etc., the holding part 38 for suspension is provided in the approximate center of the front part of the top plate part 33. The grip portion 38 has a shape that allows an operator to grip and hang the portion while using the concave-convex shape of the top plate portion 33, and allows one hand from the front side of the top plate portion 33. It is possible to insert only the thumb when holding the reel unit 3 with one hand.

  In such a configuration, when the reel unit 3 is installed at the normal position as shown in FIG. 4, the rear end of the top plate portion 33 of the frame 30 approaches the back plate portion 24, thereby A sufficient gap is not formed between the rear end of the top plate portion 33 and the back plate portion 24 of the housing 2. However, an operator's finger (shown by a broken line in FIG. 4) is inserted into the suspension opening S, and the suspension hook 36 and the grip 38 are gripped with the fingertip hooked on the finger hook 39. As a result, the operator can easily hold the reel unit 3 during installation or removal. In particular, since the plate-like portion of the hanging hook 36 is inclined downward as it goes rearward, a slight space is formed in which the fingers can be put above the hanging hook 36. Has been. For this reason, it has a structure in which a finger can be more easily inserted into the suspension opening S. Further, since the finger hook portion 39 formed on the periphery of the suspension opening S functions as a reinforcing rib, the bending strength around the suspension opening S is increased. Excessive distortion and breakage of the top plate portion 33 when the roof is lifted are prevented.

  Here, the gripping portion including the suspension opening S and the suspension hook 36 is not structured to protrude upward from the top plate 33, and therefore the space above the reel unit 3 can be narrowed. Absent. For this reason, it is possible to mount various devices such as a control board and members such as movable accessories without limitation in such a space. Furthermore, since the operator can easily visually recognize the suspension opening S, there is no problem in the place where the top plate 33 is gripped when the reel unit 3 is suspended. Therefore, even an inexperienced operator can quickly and easily perform the installation operation or the removal operation of the reel unit 3. Further, depending on the arrangement of the stepping motor provided in the reel unit 3, the balance when holding the reel unit 3 may be poor, and the posture of the reel unit 3 may become unstable. By appropriately determining the position of S, it is possible to appropriately secure a balance when the reel unit 3 is suspended. Further, the center of gravity of the reel unit 3 in the present embodiment is set to the front, and the operator tilts the reel unit 3 by tilting the plate-like portion of the hooking portion 36 for suspension downward. The front and rear balance is kept properly when held. Further, since the rear portion of the reel unit is often free from obstacles such as a reel stand provided in advance, the opening width of the suspension opening S is sufficiently secured without interfering with such a member. can do.

  Note that the above-described suspension opening S is preferably formed by a notch 35 from the viewpoint of reducing the manufacturing cost. However, as shown in FIG. You may be comprised by the through-hole 45 opened in the up-down direction formed in 33. FIG. Also in this case, a portion including the front opening edge of the opening edge of the suspension opening S is defined as a suspension hook portion 36, and a rib-like portion is provided below the suspension hook portion 36. It is desirable that a finger hook portion 39 is provided. Such a configuration has an advantage that the strength is higher than that of the top plate portion 33 in which the suspension opening S is formed by the notch portion 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the suspension opening S may be constituted by a bottomed recess 55 that opens only on the top surface of the top plate portion 33. Also in this case, a portion including the front opening edge of the opening edge of the suspension opening S is defined as a suspension hook portion 36, and a rib-like portion is provided below the suspension hook portion 36. It is desirable that a finger hook portion 33 is provided.

  Further, in the configuration shown in FIG. 1, since the rear suspension opening S and the front gripping portion 38 are opposed to each other in the front-rear direction, a thumb is inserted into the gripping portion 38 and another finger is inserted. There is an advantage that the reel unit 3 can be easily suspended by one hand by hooking a finger on the hanging hook 36 while being inserted into the hanging opening S.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of the suspension openings S may be provided at the rear part of the top plate part 33. Moreover, the holding part 38 for suspension arranged in the front part of the top plate part 33 may be constituted by a notch part cut out toward the center in the front part of the top plate part 33, You may be comprised by the handle member protruded upwards. Further, the grip portion 38 may have the same shape as the through hole 45 and the bottomed recess 55.

  In this invention, it is not limited to the Example mentioned above, About another structure, it can change suitably within the range of the main point of this invention. For example, the position of the center of gravity of the reel unit 3 varies depending on the model and the like, but according to the center of gravity of each reel unit 3, the inclination angle of the plate-like portion of the hanging hook 36 is appropriately changed to It is also possible to keep an appropriate balance before and after the reel unit 3 is held.

  In addition, the periphery of the hanging hook part 36 and the gripping part 38 may be colored so that the operator can easily recognize it. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent even an unskilled worker from touching a dangerous place or performing an operation in an unreasonably suspended state.

  Note that the gaming machine in the present invention is not limited to the slot machine 1, but is a concept that includes other gaming machines such as so-called pachinko machines and parrot machines.

1 slot machine (game machine)
2 Housing 3 Reel unit 33 Top plate part 36 Hanging hook part 39 Finger hook part S Hanging opening part

The present invention comprises a housing having an opening formed on the front surface and a back plate on the rear surface, and a frame having a top plate, and a rotating reel is rotatably mounted in the frame. The reel unit is inserted into the housing from the opening of the housing toward the back plate, and a hook provided on the back surface of the frame of the reel unit includes the housing. The reel unit is fixed in the casing by being inserted into an engagement hole provided in a penetrating manner in the back plate portion of the body, so that the reel unit is in the inner part of the casing. The gaming machine is arranged at a regular position defined in the above, and the rear part of the top plate part of the frame penetrates the top plate part up and down with the reel unit arranged at the regular position. From the rear edge of the top plate portion toward the center of the top plate portion Suspending lifting opening that is formed by outright-away cutout portion is provided, including the opening edge of the front portion of the opening edge of the hanging-held opening formed on the upper surface of the top plate portion The suspension opening portion is interposed between the suspension hook portion and the back plate portion of the housing, and the suspension opening portion on the lower surface of the top plate portion. A rib-like finger hook portion that protrudes downward is formed at the opening edge of the opening portion, and further, the front portion of the top plate portion is disposed opposite to the suspension opening portion in the front-rear direction. This is a gaming machine provided with a holding part for hanging .

Further, the hanging-held opening is more preferably configured by the notch portion notched toward the center of the top plate portion from the rear edge of the front SL top plate.

Further, the suspension opening is provided so as to penetrate the top plate portion vertically, and the opening edge of the suspension opening on the lower surface of the top plate portion faces downward. A configuration in which a protruding rib-like finger hook portion is formed is preferable .

Further, the front portion of the top plate portion, the configuration gripper for lifting suspended arranged opposite in the hanging-held opening and the front-rear direction is provided is preferable.

Claims (4)

A housing having an opening formed on the front surface and a back plate on the rear surface;
A frame having a top plate, and a reel unit in which a rotating reel is rotatably mounted in the frame;
A gaming machine in which the reel unit is inserted into the housing from the opening of the housing toward the back plate, and is disposed at a regular position defined in the back of the housing,
At the rear of the top plate portion of the frame, a suspension opening that opens to at least the top surface of the top plate portion in a state where the reel unit is disposed at a normal position is provided,
Of the opening edge of the suspension opening formed on the top surface of the top plate portion, a portion including the front opening edge is defined as a suspension hook portion, and the suspension hook portion and the back plate of the housing A gaming machine, wherein the suspension opening is interposed between the first and second parts. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the suspension opening is configured by a cutout portion cut out from a rear edge portion of the top plate portion toward a center of the top plate portion. In the configuration in which the suspension opening is provided so as to penetrate the top plate up and down,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a rib-like finger hook portion protruding downward is formed at an opening edge of the suspension opening portion on the lower surface of the top plate portion. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a holding portion for suspension is provided at a front portion of the top plate portion.

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