JP2015008991A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing an assembling cost by simplifying a structure, while setting a connector to such a state as allowing displacement thereof with respect to a pedestal in a direction being orthogonal to a connecting direction.SOLUTION: After a first male connector 500 (a housing 510) is inserted into a first opening 412 of a front wall 411 of a pedestal 400 from the back face of the first front wall 411, the first male connector 500 is displaced with respect to the pedestal 400 in the direction being orthogonal to the connection direction, so that the assembling of the pedestal 400 and the first male connector 500 can be completed. In a state where the first male connector 500 is allowed to displace with respect to the pedestal 400 in the direction being orthogonal to the connection direction, the assembling cost can be reduced, while simplifying the structure.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the gaming unit is disposed at a mounting position on a support member that supports a unit-side connector and a gaming unit that is mounted on a gaming unit on which an electrical component is mounted. A support-side connector to which the unit-side connector is connected, and at least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector includes a pedestal disposed on the game unit or the support member, and a direction of connection to the pedestal. A gaming machine is known that includes a connector that is held in a state in which displacement in an orthogonal direction is allowed (Patent Document 1).

  According to this gaming machine, even when there is a variation in position between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector at the attachment completion position in the support member, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the base. As a result, it is possible to absorb the variation in position, and as a result, it is possible to connect the unit side connector and the support side connector in the mounting completion position of the support member.

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However, as in the conventional gaming machine described above, in order to allow the connector to be displaced in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection with respect to the base, the structure becomes complicated and the assembly cost increases. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, simplifying the structure while allowing the connector to be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of connection with respect to the base, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can reduce assembly costs.

  In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a gaming unit on which an electrical component is mounted and a supporting member that supports the gaming unit, and faces the supporting member of the gaming unit. A unit-side connector disposed on the side of the support member and a side of the support member that faces the game unit, and the game unit is displaced toward a mounting completion position on the support member, thereby the unit side A support-side connector that is connected to the connector and that is disconnected from the unit-side connector when the gaming unit is displaced from a mounting completion position in the support member, the unit-side connector or the support side At least one of the connectors includes a pedestal disposed on the gaming unit or the support member, and a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection to the pedestal. A connector that is held in a state in which displacement in a direction is allowed, the pedestal includes a front wall having an opening, and the connector is formed so as to be insertable into the opening in the front wall; A first wall portion projecting from the main body portion, and a second wall portion spaced from the first wall portion in the connection direction and projecting from the main body portion, the front wall of the pedestal After the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector are inserted into the opening of the front wall from the front or the back of the connector, the connector is assembled by being displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection with respect to the base. One of the first wall portion and the second wall portion is disposed in front of the front wall, and the other of the first wall portion and the second wall portion is disposed on the back surface of the front wall. .

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the gaming machine is formed on one of the pedestal or the connector, and the connector is in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection with respect to the pedestal. An elastic piece which is elastically deformed by abutting against the other of the pedestal or the connector when displaced in the direction of 1, and when assembling the pedestal and the connector, the connector is connected to the direction of the connection with the pedestal. The direction displaced in the orthogonal direction is the second direction opposite to the first direction.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the connector includes an elastic engagement piece having an engagement portion at a tip thereof and formed to be elastically deformable, and for assembling the base and the connector. In addition, the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector are inserted into the opening of the front wall from the front or back surface of the front wall of the pedestal, and the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the pedestal. When the elastic engagement piece is pressed against the front or back of the front wall, the elastic engagement piece is elastically deformed, and the connector is moved to a predetermined position with respect to the pedestal. By being displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of connection, the elastic engagement piece is elastically recovered, and the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece can be locked to the inner edge of the opening of the front wall.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the mounting completion position in the support member, the unit-side connector of the gaming unit is connected to the support-side connector of the support member, while in the support member When the gaming unit is displaced from the attachment completion position, the connection between the unit-side connector of the gaming unit and the support-side connector of the support member is released.

  The connector projects the first wall portion and the second wall portion from the main body portion that can be inserted into the opening of the front wall, so the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector from the front surface or the rear surface of the front wall of the base. Is inserted into the opening of the front wall and then the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of connection with respect to the pedestal, whereby the assembly of the pedestal and the connector can be completed. Can be planned.

  In this case, since one and the other of the first wall part or the second wall part of the connector (main body part) are arranged on the front and back of the front wall of the pedestal, it is attached toward the attachment completion position on the support member or attached. When displacing the gaming unit from the completion position, the direction of connection or release of the connector (main body) with respect to the pedestal is brought about by contact between the front or back of the pedestal and one or the back of the first wall portion or the second wall portion. Since the displacement in the direction can be restricted, the unit side connector and the support side connector can be reliably connected and released.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the connector is displaced in the first direction in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the base, Since the elastic piece that is elastically deformed in contact with the other of the pedestal or the connector is provided, it is possible to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector.

  In other words, if the displacement of the connector with respect to the base is allowed, the position of the connector with respect to the base becomes unstable, and when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, these two connectors collide and break. There was a problem that there is a risk of doing.

  On the other hand, according to the second aspect, since the connector disposition position with respect to the pedestal can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) by the elastic piece, when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, the pedestal On the other hand, it is possible to suppress an inadvertent change in the position of the connector. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the arrangement position of the connector with respect to the pedestal, and to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector.

  In this case, when assembling the pedestal and the connector, the direction in which the connector is displaced in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection with respect to the pedestal is the second direction opposite to the first direction. When the connector (main body part) is displaced in the first direction opposite to the assembly direction, the elastic piece is elastically deformed, and the elastic recovery force of the elastic piece is given to the connector (main body part). Can be applied to the connector (main body part) as a repulsive force that pushes back in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Thereby, it can suppress that a connector (main-body part) falls from the opening in the front wall of a base.

  That is, according to the second aspect, both the means for suppressing the collision at the start of connection between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector and the means for suppressing the connector from dropping from the pedestal are used as the elastic piece. Can be used in combination.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the second aspect, in order to assemble the base and the connector, the main body portion and the first wall of the connector from the front or back of the front wall of the base. When the connector is displaced through the opening in the front wall and the connector is displaced relative to the pedestal in a direction perpendicular to the direction of connection, the engaging portion of the elastic engagement piece is pressed against the front or back of the front wall and is elastic. The engagement piece is elastically deformed, and the connector is displaced in a direction orthogonal to the connection direction to a predetermined position with respect to the pedestal, whereby the elastic engagement piece is elastically recovered, and the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece is in front. Since it can be locked to the inner edge of the opening of the wall, there is no need to separately operate the elastic engagement piece, and the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece can be obtained simply by displacing the connector (main body part) relative to the base. Is locked to the inner edge of the opening in the front wall It can be with the eye. Thereby, it can suppress reliably that a connector (main-body part) falls from the opening in the front wall of a base, aiming at simplification of the structure and assembly process of a base and a connector.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of an inner frame in the state where a game board unit was removed. It is a front view of an inner frame in the state where a game board unit was removed. It is a front perspective view of an inner frame side connector. It is a rear view of a game board unit. FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the game board unit as viewed in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 8. It is a front perspective view of a game board side connector. (A) is a front view of a game board side connector, (b) is a side view of the game board side connector in the arrow XIb direction view of FIG. 11 (a). It is a front perspective view of a base. (A) is a front view of a base, (b) is a side view of the base in the arrow XIIIb direction view of Fig.13 (a). (A) is sectional drawing of the base 0 in the XIVa-XIVa line of Fig.13 (a), (b) is sectional drawing of the base in the XIVb-XIVb line of Fig.13 (a). It is a front perspective view of a 1st male connector. (A) is a front view of a 1st male connector, (b) is a side view of the 1st male connector in the arrow XVIb direction view of Fig.16 (a). (A) is a side view of the 1st male connector in the arrow XVIIa direction view of Drawing 16 (a). FIG. 17B is a side view of the first male connector as viewed in the direction of the arrow XVIIb in FIG. It is a front perspective view of a 2nd male connector. It is sectional drawing of the game board side connector in the XIX-XIX line | wire of Fig.11 (a). (A) is a front view of the game board side connector in the state by which the 1st male connector and the 2nd male connector were displaced to the arrow R direction with respect to a base, (b) is XXb in FIG. 20 (a). It is sectional drawing of the game board side connector in the -XXb line. (A) is a front view of the game board side connector in the state by which the 1st male connector and the 2nd male connector were displaced to the arrow L direction with respect to a base, (b) is XXIb in FIG. 21 (a). It is sectional drawing of the game board side connector in -XXIb line. (A) is a front view of the game board side connector in the state by which the 1st male connector and the 2nd male connector were displaced to the arrow U direction with respect to a base, (b) is the 1st male with respect to a base. It is a front view of the game board side connector in the state where the connector and the 2nd male connector were displaced to the arrow U direction. It is a fragmentary sectional side view of the base and the 1st male connector which show the assembly process of game board side connector 300A in time series. It is a fragmentary sectional side view of the base and the 1st male connector which show the assembly process of game board side connector 300A in time series. (A) is a side surface schematic diagram of the inner frame and game board unit in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is a side surface schematic diagram of the inner frame and game board unit in 3rd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 35, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board unit 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board unit 13 (see FIG. 2) having electrical parts such as a large number of nails, winning holes 63 and 64, and variable winning devices 65 and 650 is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the front side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (game ball) flows down the front surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60). The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIGS. 4 and 5) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board unit 13, and a ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a. A firing rail 112a1 (see FIG. 5) and the like for guiding to the area are attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board unit 13 is visible on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4). A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the contents of the effect of super reach. The

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed on the lower side of the right-side lighting part 32 by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen, and the front of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60). A stamp or the like stuck on the sticking space K1 (see FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface opened at the center. . On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by the player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects the amount of movement operation (rotation position) by a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation. The resistance value of the variable resistor A ball is launched at a strength (launch strength) corresponding to, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the firing stop switch 51b are turned off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 13 includes a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of nails (not shown) for ball guidance, a windmill, rails 61 and 62, Assembling various structural parts and electrical parts such as a winning opening 63, a first winning opening 64, a second winning opening 640, a first variable winning device 65, a second variable winning device 650, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, etc. It comprises, and the peripheral part is attached to the inner frame 12 (refer FIG. 1) so that attachment or detachment is possible.

  The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material and is formed so that the player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the variable display device unit 80 are formed in through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing. And is fixed to the base plate 60 of the game board unit 13 from the front side thereof with a tapping screw or the like.

  The front center portion of the game board unit 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board unit 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  On the front surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60), an outer rail 62 formed by bending a belt-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted. Similarly, an arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed of a band-shaped metal plate is planted. The inner periphery of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). Thus, a game area where a game is played is formed on the front surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) by the behavior of the ball. The game area is an area formed on the front surface of the game board unit 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 that connects the rails (a winning opening is provided and fired). The area where the spheres flowed down).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60). A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2), and the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board unit 13 returns to the ball guide path again. Is prevented. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated.

  First symbol display devices 37A and 37B each having a plurality of LEDs and a 7-segment display as light emitting means are disposed in the lower left portion of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left portion in FIG. 2). The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B display according to each control performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and mainly display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B are configured to be selectively used depending on whether the ball has won the first prize opening 64 or the second prize opening 640. Specifically, when the ball wins the first winning opening 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while when the ball wins the second winning opening 640, the first symbol display device 37A operates. The symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate, by means of LEDs, whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of changing the probability, in the short time, or in the normal state by a lighting state, or whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing, by a lighting state. , Indicating whether the stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probable jackpot, a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, or a symbol that is out of place by a lighting state, indicating the number of held balls by a lighting state, and a 7-segment display device, Displays numbers and errors. The plurality of LEDs are configured to have different emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, a lottery is performed in response to winning of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640. In the lottery, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery), and also determines the type of the big hit if it is determined to be a big hit. As the jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot are prepared. The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B not only indicate whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the variation, but if it is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed. .

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and “4R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of four. It is a probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after. In addition, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds and hits a short time during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). is there.

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability change is in progress (probability change), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special game state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640. The “low probability state” refers to a time when the probability of jackpot change is not occurring, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change. The short time state (short time medium) of the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the second prize opening 640 is obtained. It means the state of the game where the ball is easy to win. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state is a game state (a state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased) which is neither probabilistic nor short in time.

  During probability change and time reduction, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but also the time for opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640 is changed, and the time is longer than normal. Is set. When the electric accessory 640a is in the opened state (open state), the ball wins the second winning opening 640 as compared to the case where the electric accessory 640a is in the closed state (closed state). Easy state. Therefore, during the probability change or the short time, it becomes easy for the ball to win the second winning opening 640, and the number of jackpot lotteries can be increased.

  In addition, during the probability change or during the short time, it is not necessary to change the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second prize opening 640, or in addition to changing the opening time, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the accessory 640a opens more than usual. In addition, the probability of winning the second symbol is not changed during the probability change or in the short time, and the electric accessory 640a is released at the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 is opened and once. It is good also as what changes at least one of the frequency | counts. In addition, during the probability change or in the short time, the time of opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second winning opening 640 or the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a per time is not counted, and the second symbol hit Only the probability may be changed so as to increase compared to the normal rate.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is synchronized with the variable display on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B by using a winning (start winning) at the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 as a trigger. It is composed of a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that performs variable display, and an LED that displays the second symbol in a variable manner with the passage of a sphere of the through gate 67 as a trigger. A second symbol display device (not shown) is provided. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 9-inch liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). One symbol row is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbol). These third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol column, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It is like that. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the game state is displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B in accordance with the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The decorative display according to the display of the symbol display devices 37A and 37B is performed. Instead of the display device, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel.

  Each time the sphere passes through the through gate 67, the second symbol display device alternately turns on the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as a display symbol (second symbol (not shown)) for a predetermined time. A variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if the winning symbol is a winning symbol, the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the second symbol is displayed. Further, if the winning lottery results, the symbol of “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device after the variation of the third symbol is displayed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is configured to be activated (opened) only.

  The time required for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter during the probability change or during the shorter time than when the game state is normal. As a result, during the probability change and during the time reduction, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, the winning lottery can be performed more than during normal. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, it is possible to give the player a lot of opportunities for the electric winning component 640a of the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the ball to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time.

  It is to be noted that the probability of winning is increased during probability change or time reduction, and other methods such as increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a per hit are also used to reach the second prize opening 640 during probability change or time reduction. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to win, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time required for displaying the variation of the second symbol is set shorter than normal during probability change or short time, the winning probability may be constant regardless of the gaming state, The opening time and the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board on the right side in the lower area of the variable display device unit 80, and a part of the ball flowing down to the right side of the game board can pass through the balls launched to the game board. Configured. When the ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After winning the lottery, the 2nd symbol display device displays a variation, and if the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variable display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result may be off For example, the symbol “x” is displayed as the stop symbol of the variable display.

  The total number of passes through the through-gate 67 of the sphere is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and at the second symbol hold lamp (not shown). Is also displayed. Four second symbol holding lamps are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching between lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B and the third symbol. A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of balls held for passing through the ball of the through gate 67 is not limited to four times, and may be set to three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). Further, the number of through gates 67 to be assembled is not limited to one, and may be plural (for example, two). Further, the assembly position of the through gate 67 is not limited to the right side of the variable display device unit 80, and may be the left side of the variable display device unit 80, for example. In addition, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the second symbol hold lamp may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning port 64 through which a ball can win is disposed. When a ball wins the first winning port 64, a first winning port switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is turned on, and the first winning port switch is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) makes a big win lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, a second winning port 640 through which a ball can win is disposed on the right side of the first winning port 64 in front view. When a ball wins the second prize opening 640, a second prize opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is turned on, and the second prize opening switch is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) makes a big win lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown by the first symbol display device 37B.

  Each of the first winning port 64 and the second winning port 640 is also one of winning ports from which five balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball is won. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize slot 640 are configured to be the same. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the first prize opening 64 is different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins to the second prize opening 640, for example, the ball to the first prize opening 64 The number of prize balls to be paid out when a prize is won may be three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball wins the second prize opening 640 may be five.

  The second winning port 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. The electric accessory 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and it is difficult for the ball to win the second winning opening 640. On the other hand, when the symbol “◯” is displayed on the second symbol display device as a result of the variation display of the second symbol that is triggered by the passage of the ball to the through gate 67, the electric accessory 640a is in an open state (enlarged) State), and the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than that during normal change during the probability change and the short time, and the time required for the variation display of the second symbol is short. "Is easily displayed, and the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is opened (enlarged) is increased. Further, during the probability change and the time reduction, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a also becomes longer than during the normal time. Therefore, it is possible to create a state where the ball is likely to win the second winning opening 640 during the probability change and during the short time compared to the normal time.

  Here, the probability of winning a big hit is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state when the ball wins the first winning port 64 and when the ball wins the second winning port 640. However, the probability that the 15R probability variation jackpot is selected as the jackpot type selected when the jackpot is won is higher when the ball wins the second winning slot 640 than when the ball wins the first winning slot 64. Is set. On the other hand, the first winning port 64 does not have an electric accessory as in the second winning port 640, and the ball is in a state in which a ball can always be won.

  Therefore, during normal times, the electric winnings associated with the second winning opening 640 are often in a closed state, and it is difficult to win the second winning opening 640. Then, the ball is fired so that the ball passes to the left of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called “left-handed”), and a lot of opportunities for lottery wins are obtained by winning at the first winning opening 64, resulting in a big hit It is advantageous for the player to aim for this.

  On the other hand, during the probability change or during the short time, passing the ball through the through gate 67 makes it easy for the electric accessory 640a attached to the second winning opening 640 to be in an open state and to easily win the second winning opening 640. Therefore, the ball is fired toward the second prize opening 640 so that the ball passes the right side of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right-handed”), and is passed through the through gate 67 to open the electric accessory. In addition, it is more advantageous for the player to aim for a 15R probability variation jackpot by winning the second winning opening 640.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment launches a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed between “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Thus, the player can be changed in the way the ball is hit, so that the game can be enjoyed.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed on the lower right side of the first winning port 64, and a horizontally elongated first specific winning port (large opening port) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. Further, a second variable winning device 650 is disposed on the lower left side of the first winning port 64, and has a circular shape having the same size as the other winning ports 63, 64, and 640 at a substantially central portion thereof. A second specific winning opening 650a is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery performed due to the winning at the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 640 becomes a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, The first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning openings 65a and 650a that are normally closed are opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or 10 balls have been won).

  The specific winning ports 65a and 650a are closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning ports 65a and 650a are opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning ports 65a and 650a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the first variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the first specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid for driving the opening / closing operation forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. (Not shown). The first specific winning opening 65a is normally in a closed state where the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big win, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward, and the ball is temporarily formed in an open state in which it is easy to win the first specific winning opening 65a. It operates so as to alternately repeat the closed state and the closed state.

  Specifically, the second variable winning device 650 is an opening that is a guide path that guides the ball to the second specific winning port 650a and an opening that is on the opposite side of the guide path from the second specific winning port 650a side. 651, a driving member 650b for opening and closing the opening 651, and a small opening solenoid (not shown) for driving the driving member 650b to open and close in the horizontal direction about the lower side of the opening 651 And. The second specific winning opening 650a is normally in a closed state where the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the small opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the driving tool 650b to the right, and an open state in which the ball is likely to win the second specific winning opening 650a is temporarily formed. It operates so as to alternately repeat the state of closed time.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning openings 65a and 650a, and the LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, the specific winning openings 65a and 650a are set for a predetermined time. A large opening provided separately from the specific winning ports 65a and 650a is triggered for a predetermined time when the ball wins into the specific winning ports 65a and 650a while the specific winning ports 65a and 650a are opened. A gaming state that is released a predetermined number of times may be formed as a special gaming state. Further, the number of the specific winning openings 65a and 650a is not limited to one, and one or a plurality of plural (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position is the lower right side of the first winning opening 64, For example, the left side of the variable display unit 80 is not limited to the lower left side of the first winning port 64.

  In the right corner of the lower side of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60), an adhering space K1 for adhering a certificate paper, an identification label or the like is provided. It can be visually recognized through a small window 35 (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14.

  The game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is provided with a first out port 71 and a second out port 72. Balls that flow down the game area and have not won any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 640, 650a are discharged through the first out port 71 or the second out port 72 (not shown). Guided to the road. The first out port 71 is disposed below the first winning port 64, while the second out port 72 is disposed on the left side of the second specific winning port 650a. That is, the second out port 72 is disposed on the opposite side of the first out port 71 with the second specific winning port 650a interposed therebetween.

  Therefore, a sphere that flows down the game area and reaches the lower end (inner rail 61 or outer edge member 73) of the game area on the right side (right side in FIG. 2) in front of the second specific prize opening 650a, 61 or the outer edge member 73 is flowed along the inclination of the outer edge member 73 and guided to the ball discharge path through the first out port 71, while the lower end of the game area (inner rail 61 on the left side of the front view from the second specific winning port 650a). ) That has reached () flows down along the inclination (curvature) of the inner rail 61 and is guided to the ball discharge path through the second out port 72.

  In the game board unit 13 (base plate 60), a large number of nails are planted to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball as appropriate, and various members (servants) such as a windmill are arranged. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  In the back pack unit 94, a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 forming a protective cover portion are unitized. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and other various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control device 110, the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device are performed by the MPU 201. Execute.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores various areas, counters, flags, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags, counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, a second symbol display device, a second symbol holding lamp, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 includes a switch group (not shown), various switches 208 including a sensor group including a slide position detection sensor S and a rotation position detection sensor R, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115. Are connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, payout motor 216, launch controller 112, and the like are connected to input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on the condition that the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuating effects (fluctuation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively. Other devices 228 include drive motors 340, 430, 522, 640, 740, 830.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and uses the determined display mode as a command. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super reach is performed. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the production contents at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice corresponding to the display content from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display command received from the display control device 114, The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 can produce a variation effect of the third symbol. The display is controlled. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, thereby matching the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9, the mounting structure of the game board unit 13 to the inner frame 12 will be described. As described above, the game board unit 13 is detachably disposed on the inner frame 12 from the front side. In this case, when the game board unit 13 is displaced (arranged) to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, the game board side connector 300A provided in the game board unit 13 and the inner frame side connector 300B provided in the inner frame 12 When the game board unit 13 is displaced from the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, the connection between the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B is released.

  First, the inner frame 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 with the game board unit 13 removed, and FIG. 6 is a front view of the inner frame 12 with the game board unit 13 removed.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the inner frame 12 has a peripheral wall portion 124 that surrounds the periphery (end surface) of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60), and from the peripheral wall portion 124 toward the inside of the inner frame 12. The rear plate portion 125 is erected and faces the back surface of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13. The peripheral wall portion 124 is formed to have an inner wall surface that is opposed to each of the upper, lower, left, and right end surfaces of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 and surrounds the game board unit 13 (end surface of the base plate 60) as a whole. Make.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 124 of the inner frame 12, the wall portion located on the left side in the front view (left side in FIGS. 5 and 6) (ie, the wall portion on the side that rotatably supports the front door frame 14 (see FIG. 1)). In this embodiment, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of stopper portions 126 for restricting the displacement of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) toward the front side (the front left side in FIG. 5) are vertically spaced apart. . Each stopper portion 126 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the peripheral wall portion 124 toward the inner side of the inner frame 12, and comes into contact with the front surface of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13. Moreover, each stopper part 126 is formed so that it may be settled in the width | variety of the inner wall face of the surrounding wall part 124, and the protrusion to the front which becomes the front door frame 14 side is controlled.

  The stopper portion 126 is disposed at a position near the upper end and the lower end of the game board unit 13 so that the displacement of the game board unit 13 can be stably regulated. In this case, the outer rail 62 of the game board unit 13 is curved in an arc shape in front view that is convex toward the rotation base end side (left side in front view in FIG. 2) of the game board unit 13 (see FIG. 2). ), The stopper portion 126 near the upper end is disposed above the convex portion of the outer rail 62, and the stopper portion 126 near the lower end is disposed below the convex portion of the outer rail 62. As a result, the dead space formed on the front side of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) and outside the outer rail 62 can be used as an arrangement space for each stopper portion 126. As a result, the placement of the outer rail 62 is suppressed from being pressed, and as a result, the size of the game area can be secured to the maximum.

  Further, a back surface holding portion 127 is disposed on the back plate portion 125 of the inner frame 12 at a position corresponding to each stopper portion 126. Each back support portion 127 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the back plate portion 125 toward the inside of the inner frame 12 while being spaced apart from each stopper portion 126, so that the base plate 60 of the game board unit 13 has the base plate 60. It abuts on the back. In this case, since the back surface holding portion 127 is disposed at a position corresponding to the stopper portion 126 (that is, a position facing the stopper portion 126), the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 is interposed between the stopper portion 126 and the back surface holding portion 127. And the displacement of the game board unit 13 can be stably regulated.

  As described above, the wall portion (that is, the front door frame 14 (see FIG. 1)) located on the left side (left side in FIGS. 5 and 6) of the peripheral wall portion 124 of the inner frame 12 is rotatably supported. Of the base board 60 in the game board unit 13, an insertion part 128 into which the side part 60 a on the left side (the left side in FIG. 2) can be inserted is a stopper part 126, a back plate part 125, and a back support part 127. Formed between.

  The insertion portion 128 is formed in a shape in which the front end side of the front door frame 14 (see FIG. 1) (the right front side in FIG. 5) is opened, so that the game board unit 13 (base plate) is connected to the insertion portion 128. 60 side part 60a) can be inserted from the front end side of the front door frame 14. That is, even when the front door frame 14 cannot be fully opened, the front door frame 14 is opened by a predetermined angle, and the insertion portion 128 of the inner frame 12 is opened from the open side (the rotation tip side of the front door frame 14). The game board unit 13 (side portion 60a of the base plate 60) can be inserted.

  Specifically, the facing distance (gap size) between the stopper portion 126 and the back plate portion 125 and the back surface holding portion 127 is the gaming board unit 13 on the insertion back side of the insertion portion 128 (inner wall surface side of the peripheral wall portion 124). Is set to be substantially the same as the thickness dimension of the base plate 60, while the thickness is set to be larger than the thickness dimension of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 on the front side of the insertion (on the inlet portion side of the insertion portion 128). As a result, the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) can be inserted into the insertion portion 128 obliquely from the front, and the game board unit 13 inserted into the insertion portion 128 can be rotated around the insertion portion 128. It can be.

  That is, the stopper portion 126 is chamfered on the back surface facing the game board unit 13 (the side portion 60a of the base plate 60) on the front end side, and the facing distance between the back surface holding portion 127 and the front end side becomes closer to the front end side. The entrance portion of the insertion portion 128 is expanded by being inclined so as to increase. As a result, in the entrance portion of the insertion portion 128, the opposing space (gap size) between the stopper portion 126 and the back surface holding portion 127 is increased, and the stopper portion 126 and the game board when the game board unit 13 is inserted obliquely. It is possible to prevent the unit 13 (the side part 60a of the base plate 60) from being caught. Further, by directing the entrance portion of the insertion portion 128 obliquely forward, when the game board unit 13 is inserted, the game board unit 13 projects to the rear side of the front door frame 14 or the right side portion of the inner frame 12 (FIG. 5). Interference with the right side) and the like can be suppressed. As a result, workability when the game board unit 13 is mounted on the inner frame 12 can be improved.

  Below the insertion portion 128 (stopper portion 126) (specifically, the end portion on the rotation base end side of the wall portion of the peripheral wall portion 124 facing the game board unit 13 (the bottom surface 60b of the base plate 60)). A first temporary placement portion 129 capable of temporarily placing the bottom surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) inserted into the insertion portion 128 is provided. The first temporary placement portion 129 is formed as a flat surface facing upward, and is disposed directly below the insertion portion 128 so that the first temporary placement portion 129 is disposed on the rotating base side of the bottom surface 60b of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60). The located first bottom surface 60b1 (see FIG. 8) is supported. Thereby, the work burden on the operator when inserting the game board unit 13 (the side part 60a of the base plate 60) into the insertion part 128 can be reduced, and the rotation operation of the game board unit 13 after the insertion can be easily performed. It can be.

  Inserted into the insertion portion 128 on the opposite side of the first temporary placement portion 129 (the end portion on the rotating tip side of the wall portion facing the game board unit 13 (the bottom surface 60b of the base plate 60) of the peripheral wall portion 124). A second temporary placement portion 702 is provided on which the placed game board unit 13 (the bottom surface 60b of the base plate 60) can be temporarily placed (see FIG. 7). The second temporary placement portion 702 is formed as a flat surface facing upward, and supports the second bottom surface 60b2 (see FIG. 8) located on the rotating front end side of the bottom surface 60b of the base plate 60.

  The first temporary placement portion 129 is positioned above the second temporary placement portion 702, and the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 corresponds to the arrangement of the first temporary placement portion 129 and the second temporary placement portion 702. The bottom surface 60b is formed in a step shape in which the first bottom surface 60b1 is located above the second bottom surface 60b2 (see FIG. 7). When the side portion 60a of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 is inserted into the insertion portion 128 and rotated, the first bottom surface 60b1 of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is temporarily placed in the first temporary placement portion 129. By being (temporarily placed), at least a part of the weight of the game board unit 13 can be supported by the inner frame 12. Thereby, while being able to reduce the work burden of the operator at the time of mounting | wearing the game board unit 13, the rotation operation of the game board unit 13 can be made easy.

  On the other hand, in the final stage in the turning operation of the game board unit 13, the second bottom surface 60b2 of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is temporarily placed (temporarily placed) on the second temporary placement part 702. The height position of the game board side connector 300A (first male connector 500 and second male connector 600) relative to the inner frame side connector 300B (first female connector 800 and second female connector 900) can be positioned. Accordingly, when the connection is started, both the connectors 300A and 300B can be prevented from colliding and being damaged, and when the connection is released, the both connectors 300A and 300B are deformed into an unreasonable posture and damaged. Invitation can be suppressed.

  Here, the inner frame side connector 300B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the inner frame side connector 300 </ b> B, and shows the inner frame side connector 300 </ b> B removed from the inner frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the inner frame side connector 300 </ b> B includes a base 700 formed in a box shape, a connector board (not shown) fixed to the base 700, and a first board mounted on the connector board. 1 female connector 800 and 2nd female connector 900 are provided. In the connector board, the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 are mounted on one plate surface, the other plate surface is a solder surface, and one plate surface (mounting surface) is the front side of the gaming machine. It is arranged in a posture toward (the game board unit 13 side, the front side in FIG. 6). An opening 701 is formed in the upper portion of the pedestal 700, and the connection port (receiving port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 is connected to the front of the gaming machine (game board) through the opening 701 of the pedestal 700. The unit 13 side is exposed. Accordingly, the inner frame side connector 300B can be connected to the game board side connector 300A of the game board unit 13.

  The first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 have a box-like case body 810, 910 having a connection port (reception port) on one surface side, and an inner wall on the upper and lower sides of the case body 810, 910 in the width direction ( A plurality of contact members 820 and 920 made of a conductive material are provided at equal intervals along the horizontal direction of FIG.

  The first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 have their connection ports (reception ports) directed obliquely forward of the gaming machine (the rotation tip side of the gaming board unit 13 when the gaming board unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12). The front and rear positions (positions in the vertical direction in FIG. 6) are set to substantially the same positions. As a result, the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B can be smoothly connected to and released from the game board unit 13 with respect to the inner frame 12, and the connectors 300A and 300B are distorted. Can be suppressed, and the space (occupied space) required for disposing the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 can be prevented from expanding vertically and horizontally.

  In the case bodies 810 and 910, guide groove portions 830 and 930 are recessed in the left and right inner wall surfaces facing in the width direction. The guide groove portions 830 and 930 are U-shaped concave grooves that receive the guided portions 530 of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600, and two linearly extending grooves are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. They are arranged in parallel. In addition, inclined surfaces (guide surfaces 830a, 930a) that are inclined downward inward are formed at the opening ends of the guide grooves 830, 930, and at the opening ends of the upper and lower inner wall surfaces of the case bodies 810, 910, Inclined surfaces (guide surfaces 810a and 910a) which are inclined downward inward and continue to the guide surfaces 830a and 930a are formed.

  Therefore, at the initial stage of connection, the leading ends (guide surfaces 530a and 530b) of the guided portion 530 can be guided toward the guide groove portions 830 and 930 by the guide surfaces 810a, 830a, 910a, and 930a, and the guided portion 530 at the initial stage of connection. And the guide groove portions 830 and 930 can be displaced. After the leading end of the guided portion 530 is inserted into the guide groove portions 830 and 930, the guided portion 530 is inserted along the extending direction of the guide grooves 830 and 930, whereby the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 800 are inserted. The inclination of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 with respect to the female connector 900 can be corrected, and both contact members 520 and 820 can be brought into contact with each other in an appropriate state.

  The guide groove portions 830 and 930 are set to different dimension values for the two groove width dimensions provided side by side. Thereby, it can be controlled that the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 are connected to the 1st female connector 800 and the 2nd female connector 900 in the posture turned upside down from the normal posture.

  The above-described second temporary placement portion 702 is formed on the front surface of the base 700. The second temporary placement portion 702 is partially formed with respect to the lateral width of the pedestal 700 and at the front end of the game board unit 13 when the game board unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12 ( 5 and FIG. 6 right side). This increases the distance between the first temporary placement portion 129 and the second temporary placement portion 702, and enables stable support of the game board unit 13, while suppressing the occupied space of the second temporary placement portion 702. Accordingly, another member can be disposed on the front surface of the base 700 by using the non-formation region of the second temporary placement portion 702.

  As described above, the temporary placement portion 702 is formed so that the bottom surface 60 (second bottom surface 60b2) of the game board unit 13 can be placed, and when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the mounting completion position in the inner frame 12. It functions as a guide surface. That is, the game board unit 13 can be slid along the temporary placement portion 702 after being placed on the temporary placement portion 702. This makes it easy to accurately displace the relatively heavy game board unit 13 toward the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, so that when the connection of the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B is started. These connectors 300A and 300B can be prevented from colliding and being damaged. Further, after the connection of the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B is started or when the connection is released, the game board unit 13 is easily displaced with respect to the inner frame 12 in a fixed posture. Therefore, it is possible to suppress damage caused by an excessive force acting between the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B.

  The projecting dimension of the second temporary placement portion 702 projecting toward the front surface of the base 700 is such that the bottom surface 60b (second bottom surface 60b2) of the game board unit 13 is placed on the second temporary placement portion 702, and The length is set such that a state in which the connection of the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B is released can be formed. Therefore, the bottom surface 60b of the game board unit 13 is first placed on the second temporary placement part 702, and then the game board unit 13 is slid along the second temporary placement part 702, and the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame The side connector 300B can be connected. Further, when the connection between the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B is completed, the game board unit 13 can be held in a state of being placed on the second temporary placement portion 702. As a result, it is possible to improve workability of attaching and removing the relatively heavy game board unit 13 to the inner frame 12 and connecting and releasing the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 is installed in an inclined posture (post-tilt posture) in which the upper end side is positioned rearward (back side) in consideration of smooth rolling (downflow) in the game area of the game ball. The In this case, the second temporary placement portion 702 is formed as a flat surface that is inclined downward toward the front surface of the base 700 (front of the gaming machine) so as to be a horizontal flat surface in a state where the pachinko machine 10 is installed. . In this case, in the state where the pachinko machine 10 is installed, when the game board unit 13 is displaced toward the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, the second temporary placement portion 702 is inclined downward toward the attachment completion position. Then, when the game board unit 13 is rotated, the momentum is inadvertently increased, and the impact when the connectors 300A and 300B are connected is increased. On the other hand, the second temporary placement portion 702 is directed toward the attachment completion position. When it is tilted upward, the load on the operator who rotates the game board unit 13 increases. In this embodiment, the second temporary placement portion 702 is leveled to generate an impact at the time of connection. It is possible to achieve both suppression and reduction of the load on the operator.

  Next, the game board unit 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 is a rear view of the game board unit 13, and FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the game board unit 13 as viewed in the direction of the arrow IX in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the game board unit 13 includes a cover member 74 formed of a resin material disposed on the back surface of the base plate 60, and various structural components disposed on the back surface of the base plate 60. An electrical component is accommodated in the internal space of the cover member 74. The cover member 74 is set to an outer shape smaller than the outer shape of the base plate 60 in the rear view, and the side portion 60 a of the base plate 60 protrudes from the outer edge of the cover member 74. Thereby, when the game board unit 13 is attached to the inner frame 12, the side portion 60a of the base plate 60 is inserted into the insertion portion 128 (between the stopper portion 126, the rear plate portion 125, and the rear surface holding portion 127) of the inner frame 12. Can be inserted.

  Further, a game board side connector 300 </ b> A is disposed on the mounting surface BE on the back surface of the base plate 60. As described above, the game board side connector 300 </ b> A is connected to the inner frame side connector 300 </ b> B of the inner frame 12 by displacing the game board unit 13 to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12. When the game board unit 13 is displaced from the attachment completion position, the connection with the inner frame side connector 300B of the inner frame 12 is released, and below the cover member 74 (lower side in FIG. 8), It is disposed at an end portion which is the side opposite to the side portion 60a (that is, the rotating front end side when attaching the game board unit 13 to the inner frame 12, the left side in FIG. 8).

  The game board side connector 300A includes a pedestal 400 formed in a box shape and a state in which the pedestal 400 can move freely (directions orthogonal to the direction of connection (directions of arrows RL and UD, FIG. 10 and FIG. 10). 11), the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are mounted.

  The pedestal 400 is disposed at the end opposite to the side 60a in the width direction of the base plate 60 (the left-right direction in FIG. 8) (the rotation tip side of the game board unit 13, the left side in FIG. 8). A first opening 421 and a second opening 422 are formed in the pedestal 400, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are played through the first opening 421 and the second opening 422 of the pedestal 400. It protrudes to the rear of the machine (inner frame 12 side). Thereby, the game board unit 13 is rotated with respect to the inner frame 12 (displaced to the attachment completion position), so that the first female connector 500 and the second male connector 600 have the first female connector 800 and the second female connector on the distal end side. The game board side connector 300 </ b> A is inserted into the connection port (receiving port) of the connector 900, and can be connected to the inner frame side connector 300 </ b> B of the inner frame 12.

  The first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are inclined toward the game machine diagonally backward (the rotation base end side of the game board unit 13 when attaching the game board unit 13 to the inner frame 12, the upper right side in FIG. 9). While being arranged in the posture, their front and rear positions (up and down direction positions in FIG. 9) are set to substantially the same position. As a result, the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B can be smoothly connected to and released from the game board unit 13 with respect to the inner frame 12, and the connectors 300A and 300B are distorted. Can be suppressed, and the space (occupied space) required for disposing the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be prevented from expanding vertically and horizontally.

  A wiring holding member 75 is disposed on the back surface of the base plate 60. The wiring holding member 75 is a member for holding the electrical wiring WH of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600, and is above the gaming board side connector 300A (upper side in FIG. 8) and on the gaming board side. It is disposed at a position protruding from the connector 300A toward the back side (upper side in FIG. 9) of the base plate 60.

  An opening 75a is formed in the bottom surface of the wiring holding member 75 (the surface on the game board side connector 300A side, the lower surface in FIG. 8) as a rectangular opening that is horizontally long when viewed from the front, and the first male connector 500 is formed in the opening 75a. And the electrical wiring WH of the second male connector 600 is inserted. The electrical wiring WH is held by being brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the opening 75a. Thereby, the electrical connection line WH can be restrained and the length of the electrical connection line WH up to the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be kept constant.

  As described above, the base plate 60 is formed in a staircase shape whose bottom surface 60b has a step. Specifically, the bottom surface 60b is connected to the first bottom surface 60b1 and the first bottom surface 60b1 disposed on the side portion 60a side (the rotation front end side of the game board unit 13) and the game board side connector 300A side. It consists of a second bottom surface 60b2 disposed on the rotation base end side of the game board unit 13, and the first bottom surface 60b1 is arranged above the second bottom surface 60b2 (upper side in FIG. 8). When the game board unit 13 (the side portion 60a of the base plate 60) is inserted into the insertion portion 128 (see FIG. 5) of the inner frame 12 and rotated, the first bottom surface 60b1 of the bottom surface 60b is first connected to the first bottom surface 60b1. When the game board unit 13 is temporarily placed in the temporary placement section 129 (see FIG. 5) and the game board unit 13 is further rotated (displaced to the attachment completion position), the second bottom face of the bottom face 60b is then placed. 60b2 is temporarily placed in the second temporary placement portion 702 (see FIG. 7), and then the connection between the game board side connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B of the inner frame 12 is started.

  In this case, in this embodiment, in the bottom surface 60b of the base plate 60, the height difference between the first bottom surface 60b1 and the second bottom surface 60b2 (the difference in height position in the vertical direction in FIG. 8) is The height difference between the first temporary placement portion 129 and the second temporary placement portion 702 (a difference in height position in the vertical direction in FIG. 6) is set. Therefore, when the rotation (displacement to the attachment completion position) of the game board unit 13 further proceeds from the state where the first bottom surface 60b1 is temporarily placed on the first temporary placement portion 129, the second bottom surface 60b2 becomes the second temporary surface. As a result, the first bottom surface 60b1 is separated from the first temporary placement portion 129.

  That is, in the front (front side) of the inner frame side connector 300b of the inner frame 12, after the contact between the second bottom surface 60b2 of the base plate 60 and the second temporary placement portion 702 is ensured, the game board side of the game board unit 13 is secured. The connection between the connector 300A and the inner frame side connector 300B of the inner frame 12 can be started. Therefore, the relationship (dimension tolerance) between the first temporary placement portion 129 and the first bottom surface 60b1 is not affected, and only the relationship (dimension tolerance) between the second temporary placement portion 702 and the second bottom surface 60b2. The height positions of both connectors 300A and 300B can be defined. As a result, when the connection of both the connectors 300A and 300B is started, at least variations in the height direction position (vertical position) of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) with respect to the inner frame 12 on the rotating front end side are suppressed. Therefore, the connection of both the connectors 300A and 300B can be started smoothly accordingly.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the game board side connector 300A will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the game board side connector 300A. FIG. 11 (a) is a front view of the game board side connector 300A, and FIG. 11 (b) is a side view of the game board side connector 300A as viewed in the direction of the arrow XIb in FIG. 11 (a).

  10 and 11, arrows RL, arrows UD, and LR indicate directions orthogonal to each other, and arrows RL indicate the first front plate 411 and the first of the base 400. 2 indicates a direction parallel to the front plate 412 and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pedestal 400, and an arrow UD is parallel to the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 of the pedestal 400 and the short direction of the pedestal 400 The arrow FB indicates a direction perpendicular to the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 of the pedestal 400. This is the same in each figure after FIG. 12, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the game board side connector 300 </ b> A includes a pedestal 400 formed in a box shape, and a first male connector 500 and a second male connector 600 held on the pedestal 400. As described above, the pedestal 400 allows the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 to be inserted through the first opening 421 and the second opening 422 of the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412, respectively. The first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are held displaceably in a direction (arrow RL direction or arrow UD direction) orthogonal to the direction of connection (arrow FB direction). Here, the detailed configuration of the base 400 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  12 is a front perspective view of the pedestal 400, FIG. 13 (a) is a front view of the pedestal 400, and FIG. 13 (b) is a side view of the pedestal 400 in the direction of arrow XIIIb in FIG. 13 (a). FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view of the pedestal 400 taken along line XIVa-XIVa of FIG. 13A, and FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view of the pedestal 400 taken along line XIVb-XIVb of FIG. FIG. In FIG. 13B, FIG. 14A, and FIG. 14B, a mounting surface BE, which is the back surface of the gaming machine unit 13 and to which the gaming board side connector 300A is attached, is schematically shown using a two-dot chain line. Illustrated in the figure.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the pedestal 400 includes a flat plate-like first front plate 411 and a second main plate that are opposed to the back surface of the game board unit 13 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) at a predetermined interval. The face plate 412, the connection plate 413 that connects the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412, and the four sides of the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 that are rectangular in front view are opposed to each other. Of the short side walls 414, 415, and 4 sides connected to the short side (the right side and the left side in FIG. 13A), the long sides facing each other (the upper and lower sides of FIG. 13A) ) And long side walls 416 and 417 respectively connected to each other, and these portions are integrally formed from a resin material, so that the back side (the lower side of FIG. 14 (a) and FIG. 14 (b)) It is formed in an open box shape.

  The first front plate 411, the second front plate 412, the connection plate 413, the short side walls 414, 415, and the long side walls 416, 417 are set to the same plate thickness, and these plate thicknesses will be described later. The thickness of each elastic piece 441, 451, 442, 452, such as the first base end side elastic piece 441, is made larger. In this way, the plate thickness dimension of the portion forming the outer shell of the base 400 is set to the same plate thickness dimension as a whole, and each elastic member is formed as a cantilever piece whose base end is fixed and whose distal end is a free end. By providing a difference in plate thickness between the pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 and the portion forming the outer shell, the elastic pieces 441, 451, which tend to deteriorate the fluidity of the material in the molding die, are provided. Each of the elastic pieces 441, 451, 442, 452, the first and second male connectors 500, and the rigidity of the outer shell is secured while ensuring the moldability at 442, 452 and improving the yield during molding. 600 elastic deformation and displacement can be stably held.

  The first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 are arranged in parallel to each other while being different in position in the direction of the arrow FB. Specifically, the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 are directed toward the side portion 60a of the base plate 60 when the pedestal 400 is attached to the attachment surface BE of the game board unit 13 (see FIG. 9). While being inclined downward, the front and rear positions (the vertical positions in FIGS. 14A and 14B) of the game board unit 13 are formed to be substantially the same position. Thereby, as above-mentioned, while arrange | positioning the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 in the inclination attitude | position toward the game machine diagonally back, those front-back positions can be set to the substantially the same position ( (See FIG. 9).

  A first opening 421 is formed in the first front plate 411. The first opening 421 is an opening through which the first male connector 500 is inserted (see FIG. 10), and is formed in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front at the outer edge of the central opening 421a that is horizontally long when viewed from the front. A pair of base-end openings 421b and a pair of tip-end openings 421c are connected to form a single opening. Accordingly, the first front plate 411 has a pair of intermediate front plates 411a whose proximal ends are held on the long side wall plates 416 and 417 and whose front ends protrude into the first opening 421, and the base ends are long side walls. A pair of proximal-side front plates 411b and a pair of distal-side front plates 411c, which are held on the plates 416, 417 and the short side wall plate 414 side and whose tips protrude into the first opening 421, are formed.

  A second opening 422 is formed in the second front plate 412. The second opening 422 is an opening through which the second male connector 600 is inserted (see FIG. 10), and is formed in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front at the outer edge of the central opening 422a that is horizontally long when viewed from the front. A pair of proximal end openings 422b and a pair of distal end openings 422c are connected to form a single opening. Thus, the second front plate 412 has a pair of intermediate front plates 412a whose proximal ends are held on the long side wall plates 416 and 417 and whose front ends protrude into the second opening 421, and the base ends are long side walls. A pair of proximal-side front plates 412b and a pair of distal-side front plates 412c, which are held on the plates 416, 417 and the short side wall plate 415 side and whose tips protrude into the second opening 422, are formed.

  Here, in the second front plate 412, the length dimension in the arrow RL direction of the intermediate front plate 412a is longer than the length dimension in the arrow RL direction of the intermediate front plate 411a in the first front plate 411. The first front plate 411 is configured substantially the same except for the above. Accordingly, the length of the second opening 422 in the direction of the arrow RL of the central opening 422a is also made longer than the length of the central opening 421a of the first opening 421 in the direction of arrow RL. Except for this point, the first opening 421 is configured substantially the same.

  The intermediate front plates 411a and 412a of the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 are outer edges that are in contact with the base end openings 421b and 422b, and are front surfaces of the outer edges (FIGS. 14A and 14B). Are inclined surfaces 411a1 and 412a1 that are inclined downward toward the base end openings 421b and 422b. Thereby, the workability | operativity at the time of assembling | attaching the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 to the base 400 can be aimed at so that it may mention later.

  However, the formation of the inclined surface 411a1 may be omitted with respect to the intermediate front plate 411a of the first front plate 411. As described above, the first opening 421 has a shorter length in the direction of the arrow RL than the second opening 422. Therefore, the separation distance between the proximal end opening 421b and the distal end opening 421c is also shortened. This is because even when the inclined surface 411a1 is omitted, workability when the first male connector 500 is assembled to the base 400 can be secured. On the other hand, by omitting the formation of the inclined surface 411a1 (the plate thickness dimension is constant), the rigidity of the intermediate front plate 411a can be increased correspondingly, and the durability can be improved.

  The short side wall plates 414 and 415 and the long side wall plates 416 and 417 are on the back side opposite to the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412 (lower side in FIGS. 14A and 14B). The side wall plates 414, 415 of the short side wall plate 414, 415 are formed by fastening a base end side fixing portion 431, an intermediate fixing portion 432, and a distal end side fixing portion 433, which will be described later, to the game board unit 13. And the end surfaces on the back side of the longitudinal side wall plates 416 and 417 are in close contact with the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13. This increases the support rigidity of the base 400 against the displacement of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 or the elastic deformation of the elastic pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 such as the first reference-side elastic piece 441 described later. Can do.

  The longitudinal side wall plate 416 has a notch 416a on the end surface on the back side (the lower side of FIGS. 14A and 14B) opposite to the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412. Not formed. The notch 416a is a part for forming a passage through which the electrical wiring WH of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 passes between the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13 and viewed from the front. It is formed in a horizontally long rectangle.

  The pedestal 400 is formed with a base end side fixing portion 431, an intermediate fixing portion 432, and a distal end side fixing portion 433. Each of these fixing portions 431 to 433 is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the game board unit 13, and the base side fixing portion 431 and the tip side fixing portion 433 are respectively integrated with the outer surfaces of the short side wall plate 414 and the long side wall plate 416. On the other hand, the intermediate fixing portion 432 is integrally disposed on a connection portion (that is, the connection plate 413) of the first front plate 411 and the second front plate 412.

  Each of these fixing portions 431 to 433 is open on the back surface (the lower side of FIGS. 14A and 14B), and protrudes from the back surface of the game board unit 13 through the open portion. A portion (not shown) is inserted into each of the fixing portions 431 to 433, and fastening screws inserted through the insertion holes of the fixing portions 431 to 433 are fastened and fixed to the inserted protrusions. That is, not only the fixing portions 431 to 433 are fastened and fixed to the protruding portions by the fastening screws, but also the protruding portions are fitted and engaged inside the fixing portions 431 to 433, so that the game board The pedestal 400 is firmly fixed to the unit 13, and the displacement of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 or the elastic pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 such as a first reference-side elastic piece 441 described later. The support rigidity of the pedestal 400 against elastic deformation can be increased.

  The end surfaces of the fixing portions 431 to 433 on the back side (the lower side of FIGS. 14A and 14B) are the same as the end surfaces on the back side of the short side wall plates 414 and 415 and the long side wall plates 416 and 417. The short side wall plates 414 and 415 and the long side wall plates 416 and 417 are in close contact with the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13. This increases the support rigidity of the base 400 against the displacement of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 or the elastic deformation of the elastic pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 such as the first reference-side elastic piece 441 described later. Can do.

  Further, the base 400 is formed with a first base-side elastic piece 441 and a first tip-side elastic piece 451 corresponding to the first opening 421, and a second base corresponding to the second opening 422. An end-side elastic piece 442 and a second tip-side elastic piece 452 are formed. The first proximal-side elastic piece 441 and the first distal-side elastic piece 451 are, with respect to the first male connector 500 inserted through the first opening 421, the second proximal-side elastic piece 442 and the second distal-end-side elastic piece 452. These are parts for respectively urging the second male connector 600 inserted through the second opening 422 for positioning and returning to the initial position (see FIG. 19).

  The first base end side elastic piece 441 is an elastic piece formed in a J shape in a side view, and has a thickness dimension and a width dimension that are substantially constant over a range from the base end to the tip end. Specifically, the first base-side elastic piece 441 is formed to be curved in an arc shape when viewed from the side, and has one end (the base end of the first base-end side elastic piece 441) on the front side of the short side wall plate 414 (FIG. 14). (A) and a curved portion 441a connected to the end surface of FIG. 14 (b)), and one end is connected to the other end of the curved portion 441a to form a straight line when viewed from the side, and the inner surface of the short side wall plate 414 And a straight portion 441b disposed in parallel with each other at a predetermined interval.

  The first distal-end elastic piece 451 is an elastic piece formed in an L shape in side view, and is disposed opposite to the first proximal-end elastic piece 441 in the direction of the arrow RL, with a predetermined thickness. The dimension and the width dimension are substantially constant over the range from the base end to the tip end. Specifically, the first tip side elastic piece 451 has one end (the first tip side elastic piece 451 of the first tip side elastic piece 451) on the outer surface of the intermediate fixing portion 432 on the rearmost side (the lower side of FIGS. 14A and 14B). The base end) is connected and is extended toward the first base end side elastic piece 441. The side extended linear portion 451a is connected to the other end of the extended portion 451a, and the other end is connected to form a linear side view. In addition, a linear portion 451b that is disposed in parallel with the outer surface of the intermediate fixing portion 432 with a predetermined interval therebetween, and extends linearly from the other end of the linear portion 451b toward the first base-side elastic piece 441 in a side view. And an extended portion 451c provided.

  The first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 are formed in such a posture that the linear portions 441b and 451b are arranged to face each other in parallel, and the opposing interval between the linear portions 441b and 451b is the first male. It is slightly smaller than the longitudinal dimension of the connector 500. Thereby, since the 1st male connector 500 can be inserted | pinched between the 1st base end side elastic piece 441 and the 1st front end side elastic piece 451, this 1st male connector 500 is made into the initial position in the arrow RL direction. Can be positioned. In addition, when an external force for displacing the first male connector 500 in the direction of the arrow RL is applied to the pedestal 400, the first proximal-side elastic piece 441 or the first distal-side elastic piece 451 is elastically deformed. Thus, the first male connector 500 can be allowed to be displaced and prevented from being damaged. On the other hand, after the external force is released, the first base end side elastic piece 441 or the first front end side elastic piece 451 is elastically restored. The first male connector 500 can be returned to the initial position (see FIGS. 19 to 21).

  The second base end side elastic piece 442 and the second tip end side elastic piece 452 are formed substantially the same as the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 described above, respectively. That is, the second base end side elastic piece 442 is an elastic piece formed in a J shape in a side view, and has a thickness dimension and a width dimension that are substantially constant over a range from the base end to the tip end. Specifically, the second base-side elastic piece 442 is formed to be curved in an arc shape when viewed from the side, and has one end (the base end of the second base-side elastic piece 442) on the front side of the intermediate fixing portion 432 (see FIG. a) and a curved portion 442a connected to the end surface of FIG. 14 (b)), and one end is connected to the other end of the curved portion 442a to form a straight line when viewed from the side, and a predetermined shape is formed on the outer surface of the intermediate fixing portion 432 And a straight portion 442b arranged to face each other in parallel with a gap.

  The second distal end side elastic piece 452 is an elastic piece formed in an L shape in a side view, and is disposed opposite to the second base end side elastic piece 442 in the arrow RL direction with a predetermined distance therebetween, and has a thickness. The dimension and the width dimension are substantially constant over the range from the base end to the tip end. Specifically, the second tip side elastic piece 452 has one end (second tip side elastic piece 452) on the inner surface of the short side wall plate 415 on the backmost side (the lower side of FIGS. 14A and 14B). Is connected to the other end of the protruding portion 452a, and one end is connected to the other end of the protruding portion 452a to form a linear shape in the side view. And a straight portion 452b arranged in parallel and opposed to the inner surface of the short side wall plate 415 at a predetermined interval.

  Here, the extending portion 451c of the first distal elastic piece 451 engages with the first male connector 500 together with the intermediate front plate 411a and the base end front plate 411b of the first front plate 411 as will be described later. This is a part for restricting the first male connector 500 from coming out in the direction of arrow F from the first opening 421 (see FIG. 19). In the present embodiment, the first tip side elastic piece 451 is formed with an extending portion 451c at the other end of the straight portion 451b, but the second tip side elastic piece 452 is connected to the other end of the straight portion 452b. The formation of the extended portion is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, this is because the intermediate front plate 412a of the second front plate 412 has a longer length in the arrow RL direction than the intermediate front plate 411a of the first front plate 411. The engagement (abutment) area with the second male connector 600 can be ensured, and the second front connector 412 has an intermediate front plate 412a and a base end that the second male connector 600 is pulled out from the second opening 422 in the direction of arrow F. This is because it can be restricted only by the side front plate 412b. That is, according to the present embodiment, the formation of the extending portion on the second tip side elastic piece 452 can be omitted, and the shape of the second tip side elastic piece 452 can be simplified correspondingly, at the time of molding. The yield can be increased and the material amount can be reduced to reduce the material cost. However, an extended portion may be provided in the second tip side elastic piece 452.

  The second base end side elastic piece 442 and the first tip end side elastic piece 452 are formed in a posture in which the straight portions 442b and 452b are arranged to face each other in parallel, and the facing distance between the straight portions 442b and 452b is the second male. It is slightly smaller than the longitudinal dimension of the connector 600. Accordingly, as in the case of the first male connector 500 described above, the second male connector 600 can be sandwiched between the second proximal-side elastic piece 442 and the second distal-side elastic piece 452, so that the second The male connector 600 can be positioned at the initial position in the arrow RL direction. In addition, when an external force for displacing the second male connector 600 in the arrow RL direction is applied to the pedestal 400, the second proximal-side elastic piece 442 or the second distal-side elastic piece 452 is elastically deformed. Thus, the second male connector 600 can be allowed to be displaced and prevented from being damaged. On the other hand, after the external force is released, the second base end side elastic piece 442 or the second front end side elastic piece 452 can be elastically restored. The second male connector 600 can be returned to the initial position (see FIGS. 19 to 21).

  Returning to FIG. 10 and FIG. As described above, the pedestal 400 is formed in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are arranged in a line along the longitudinal direction of the pedestal 400 in the longitudinal direction. Is done. Here, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18, detailed configurations of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of the first male connector 500. 16 (a) is a front view of the first male connector 500, and FIG. 16 (b) is a side view of the first male connector 500 as viewed in the direction of arrow XVIb in FIG. 16 (a). 17 (a) and 17 (b) are side views of the first male connector 500 as viewed in the direction of the arrow XVIIa and in the direction of the arrow XVIIb in FIG. 16 (a). 15 to 17, the illustration of the electrical wiring WH of the first male connector 500 is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the first male connector 500 includes a housing 510 formed in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front, and an outer wall surface on the upper and lower sides (arrow UD side) of the housing 510 in the width direction ( And a plurality of contact members 520 made of a conductive material and arranged at equal intervals along the arrow RL direction.

  In the housing 510, guided portions 530 project from side wall surfaces on both sides in the width direction (arrow RL). The guided portion 530 is a U-shaped convex portion that is fitted into the guide groove portion 830 of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900, and is linear along the connection direction (arrow F-B direction). The two extending in parallel are arranged in parallel with a predetermined interval therebetween. In addition, an inclined surface (a guide surface 530a and a guide surface 530b) that is inclined downward toward the tip is formed at the tip of the guided portion 530, thereby forming a tapered shape.

  Therefore, as described above, in the initial stage of connection, the leading ends (guide surfaces 530a and 530b) of the guided portion 530 can be guided toward the guide groove portion 830 by the guide surfaces 810a and 830a of the first female connector 800. The positional deviation between the guided portion 530 and the guide groove portion 830 can be allowed. After the leading end (guide surfaces 530a and 530b) of the guided portion 530 is inserted into the guide groove portion 830 (that is, after passing through the guide surfaces 810a and 830a), the guided portion 530 extends in the extending direction of the guide groove 830. By being inserted along, the inclination of the 1st male connector 500 with respect to the 1st female connector 800 can be corrected, and both contact members 820 and 520 can be made to contact in an appropriate state.

  The guided portion 530 is set to a dimension value in which two width dimensions provided side by side are different from each other. Accordingly, as described above, the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are restricted from being connected to the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 in a vertically inverted posture from the normal posture. Can do.

  On the back side (the arrow B side) of the housing 510, a group of front plates including a base end side front plate 541, a front end side front plate 542, and a side front plate 543, and further on the back side of the front plate group. A group of back plates composed of a proximal-side back plate 551, a distal-side back plate 552, and a side back plate 553 that are set back is formed.

  The group of front plates of the first male connector 500 is the front of the first front plate 411 of the pedestal 400 in a state where the first male connector 500 is attached to the pedestal 400 (that is, a state where the first male connector 500 is inserted through the first opening 421). It is a site | part arrange | positioned in the side, and it has a part which overlaps with the 1st front board 411 of the base 400 in front view (refer FIG. 11). Therefore, when connecting the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, the front plate group of the first male connector 500 is brought into contact with the first front plate 411 of the base 400, so that the first male connector 500 The displacement of the base 400 in the back direction (arrow B direction) can be restricted. Thereby, the 1st male connector 500 can be reliably inserted to the predetermined position in the connection port (receiving port) of the 1st female connector 800, and an appropriate connection state can be formed.

  Specifically, the base-end-side front plate 541 is formed as a pair of plate-like bodies having a rectangular shape in front view and projecting outward from the upper and lower outer wall surfaces (arrow UD side) of the housing 510. Similarly, the front end side front plate 542 is formed as a pair of rectangular plates in front view that project outward from the upper and lower (arrow UD side) outer wall surfaces of the housing 510, and the proximal end front plate 541 is formed. On the other hand, the housing 510 is disposed at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction (arrow RL direction). On the other hand, the side front plate 543 projects outwardly from the outer wall surface on one side in the longitudinal direction (arrow R side) of the housing 510 and is disposed at a predetermined interval above and below the housing 510 (arrow UD direction). It is formed as a pair of plate-like bodies having a rectangular shape in front view.

  These front plates 541, 542, and 543 are formed to have the same thickness dimension (dimension in the direction of arrow FB), are arranged in parallel to each other, and have the same longitudinal direction (arrows). FB direction) position. That is, since the back surfaces of the front plates 541, 542, and 543 (the lower surface in FIG. 16B) are arranged flush with each other, the back surfaces are uniformly applied to the front surface of the first front plate 411 of the base 400. Can be touched. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the load from being partially biased and improve the durability, and to make the first male connector 500 perpendicular to the direction of connection of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 (arrow UD direction). Or it can be smoothly displaced in the direction of arrow RL.

  The group of back plates of the first male connector 500 is the back of the first front plate 411 of the pedestal 400 in a state where the first male connector 500 is attached to the pedestal 400 (that is, a state inserted through the first opening 421). It is a site | part arrange | positioned in the side (namely, the other side of the group of the front plates of the 1st male connector 500 on both sides of the 1st front plate 411 of the base 400), and is a front view with respect to the 1st front plate 411 of the base 400 In FIG. 11 (see FIG. 11). Therefore, when the connection between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 is released, the group of the back plates of the first male connector 500 is extended to the first front plate 411 and the first tip side elastic piece 451 of the base 400. The displacement in the front direction (arrow F direction) with respect to the base 400 of the first male connector 500 can be regulated by abutting against the installation portion 451c. Thus, the first male connector 500 can be prevented from coming out of the first opening 421 of the pedestal 400, and the first male connector 500 can be reliably extracted from the connection port (receiving port) of the first female connector 800.

  Specifically, the base-side rear plate 551 is formed as a rectangular plate-like body in front view that projects outward from the outer wall surface on the other side in the longitudinal direction (arrow L side) of the housing 510. The front-side rear plate 552 is formed as a pair of rectangular plates in front view that project outward from the upper and lower (upper arrow UD) outer wall surfaces of the housing 510, and in the front view, It is disposed between the end side front plate 541 and the front end side front plate 542 facing each other. Further, the side back plate 553 is formed as a rectangular plate-like body in front view that protrudes outward from the outer wall surface on one side of the housing 510 in the longitudinal direction (arrow R side). It is arrange | positioned between facing of the face plate 543 (a pair of plate-shaped body).

  Each of these back plates 551, 552, and 553 are formed to have the same thickness dimension (dimension in the direction of arrow FB), are arranged in parallel to each other, and have the same longitudinal direction (arrows). FB direction) position. That is, since the front surfaces (upper surfaces in FIG. 16B) of the rear plates 551, 552, and 553 are arranged flush with each other, the front surfaces are evenly contacted with the rear surface of the first front plate 411 of the base 400. Can be made. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the load from being partially biased and improve the durability, and to make the first male connector 500 perpendicular to the direction of connection of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 (arrow UD direction). Or it can be smoothly displaced in the direction of arrow RL.

  It should be noted that the back plate group (respective back plates 551 to 553) retreats to the back side (in the direction of arrow B) with respect to the front plate group (first front plates 541 to 543) of the first male connector 500 (that is, the arrow B direction). The distance in the direction of the arrow FB between the back surface of each of the front plates 541 to 543 and the front surface of each of the back plates 551 to 553) is substantially the same as the plate thickness dimension of the first front plate 411 of the base 400 or The thickness is set to be slightly larger than the thickness of the first front plate 411, and the first front plate 411 of the base 400 can be sandwiched between the front plate group and the back plate group.

  Further, the distal-side rear plate 542 is connected to the upper and lower (arrow UD side) outer wall surfaces of the housing 510, and from the connecting portion 542a toward the side opposite to the proximal-side rear plate 541. An extending portion 552b extending in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the housing 510 (arrow RL direction), and a member protruding from the extending tip of the extending portion 552b to the front surface of the housing 510 (arrow F direction). It consists of a joint part 552c.

  The engagement portion 552b of the front-side back plate 542 is the front-end side in the first opening 421 of the pedestal 400 when the first male connector 500 is attached to the pedestal 400 (that is, the state inserted through the first opening 421). It arrange | positions in the opening 421c. That is, the side surface (the right side surface in FIGS. 16A and 16B) of the engaging portion 552b of the front end side rear plate 542 is on the inner peripheral surface of the front end side opening 421c in the first opening 421 of the base 400. Face to face. Therefore, when the first male connector 500 is displaced toward the other side in the longitudinal direction (arrow L direction) with respect to the pedestal 400, the engaging portion 542b of the front end side rear plate 542 is within the front end side opening 421c. By abutting and engaging the peripheral surface, the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the direction of the arrow L with respect to the base 400 can be regulated (see FIG. 21).

  In the present embodiment, the protruding dimension in which the engaging portion 552b protrudes from the extending portion 552b is substantially the same as the plate thickness dimension of the first front plate 411 of the base 400. Thereby, the front end required when assembling the first male connector 500 to the base 400 while ensuring the maximum engagement area between the side surface of the engaging portion 552b and the inner peripheral surface of the front end side opening 421c of the base 400. The amount of elastic deformation of the side back plate 542 (that is, the retraction amount of the engaging portion 542c) can be suppressed, and the assemblability can be improved.

  In this case, since the extending portion 542b is interposed between the connecting portion 542a and the engaging portion 542c, the distal end side rear plate 542 is elastically deformed to move the engaging portion 542c back and forth. It can be displaced in the direction of arrow FB. As a result, when the first male connector 500 is assembled to the base 400, as will be described later, the engaging portion 542c is retracted backward (in the direction of the arrow B) using the elastic deformation of the extending portion 542b. The base 400 can be disposed in the front end side opening 421c (see FIG. 24). As a result, the assembly property of the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400 is improved.

  A base end side engaging surface 561 and a front end side engaging surface 562 are formed on the back surface of the base side front wall 541 and the back surface of the front end side front wall 542, respectively. These proximal-side engagement surface 561 and distal-side engagement surface 562 are the first of the pedestal 400 in a state where the first male connector 500 is attached to the pedestal 400 (that is, the state inserted through the first opening 421). It arrange | positions in the base end side opening 421b and the front end side opening 421c in the opening 421, respectively (refer FIG. 11).

  That is, the base end side engaging surface 561 is disposed opposite to the side surface (the right side surface in FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B) of the engaging portion 542c in the front end side rear plate 542 and The first opening 421 faces the inner peripheral surface of the base end side opening 421b. Further, the distal end side engaging surface 562 is arranged in the same direction as the proximal end side engaging portion 561, and faces the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 421 c in the first opening 421 of the base 400.

  Thereby, when the 1st male connector 500 is displaced toward the longitudinal direction one side (arrow R direction) with respect to the base 400, the base end side engaging surface 561 is the inner periphery of the base end side opening 541b. By engaging the front end side engaging surface 562 with the inner peripheral surface of the front end side opening 541c, the displacement of the first male connector 500 relative to the base 400 in the direction of arrow R can be restricted. That is, the base of the first male connector 500 until the proximal end engagement surface 561 and the distal end side engagement surface 562 are engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the proximal end opening 541b and the inner peripheral surface of the distal end opening 541c, respectively. Displacement in the direction of arrow R relative to 400 is allowed.

  Next, the second male connector 600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the second male connector 600. In FIG. 18, illustration of the electrical wiring WH of the second male connector 600 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the second male connector 600 includes a housing 610 formed in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front, and an outer wall surface on the top and bottom (arrow UD side) of the housing 610 in the width direction (arrow R−). And a plurality of contact members 520 made of a conductive material.

  Here, in the second male connector 600, the arrangement interval of the contact members 520 is the same as that of the first male connector 500, but the number of arrangement is increased. Therefore, the length of the housing 610 of the second male connector 600 is longer than that of the housing 510 of the first male connector 500 (in the direction of the arrow RL). In this case, the second male connector 600 has a length dimension (dimension in the direction of the arrow RL) of the connection portion 652a in the front end side rear plate 652 of the connection portion 652a in the front end side rear plate 552 of the first male connector 500. By making it longer than the length dimension (dimension in the direction of arrow RL), it is possible to cope with an increase in the longitudinal dimension of the housing 610.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by extending the length dimension of the connection portion 652a in the distal end side rear plate 652, it corresponds to the increase in the longitudinal dimension of the housing 610. Therefore, the rear plate of the second male connector 600 When the displacement of the second male connector 600 in the front direction (arrow F direction) with respect to the pedestal 400 is restricted by bringing the group of the two into contact with the front plate 412 of the pedestal 400, a portion (connection portion) that contributes to the restriction The area of 652a) can be effectively secured.

  As a result, even when the resistance at the time of release is increased by the increase in the number of contact members 520 arranged, when the connection between the second male connector 600 and the second female connector 900 is released, The two male connector 600 can be prevented from coming out of the second opening 422 of the pedestal 400, and as a result, the second male connector 600 can be reliably extracted from the connection port (receiving port) of the second female connector 900.

  Further, since the length of the connecting portion 652a is extended, the area of the portion contributing to the regulation can be secured as described above, and accordingly, the portion for contacting the side rear plate 553 is made the tip side elastic. Forming on the piece 452 can be omitted. That is, in the second tip side elastic piece 452, the extended portion 451c provided by the first tip side elastic piece 451 can be omitted. Thereby, the shape of the tip side elastic piece 452 can be simplified and the moldability can be improved, and the yield at the time of molding can be improved accordingly. At the same time, the second male connector in which the dimension in the longitudinal direction (arrow RL direction) is relatively increased by omitting the formation of the extending portion on the second distal end side elastic piece 452 in this way. Even in the case of 600, it is possible to improve workability when the second male connector 600 is assembled (inserted) into the base 400 (second opening 422).

  Note that the second male connector 600 is configured such that the configuration (longitudinal direction (arrow RL direction) dimension) of the housing 610 and the front side rear plate 652 is the same as that of the first male connector 500. Except for the difference from the connecting portion 552a of 552, the other components are the same as those in the first male connector 500, and therefore the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Returning to FIG. 10 and FIG. In the game board side connector 300A, the initial positions of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be defined with respect to the pedestal 400, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector with respect to the pedestal 400 are formed. 600 is formed to be displaceable in a direction (arrow UD direction or arrow RL direction) perpendicular to the connection direction, and the connection direction of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 to the base 400 is The displacement in the orthogonal direction is formed so as to be regulated within a predetermined range.

  In this case, in this embodiment, the structure defining the initial position with respect to the pedestal 400, the structure allowing the displacement with respect to the pedestal 400, and the structure regulating the allowable range of the displacement within a predetermined range are the first male connector 500 and Since both the second male connectors 600 are substantially the same, only the structure of the first male connector 500 will be described below, and the description of the structure of the second male connector 600 will be omitted.

  First, the structure which prescribes | regulates the initial position of the 1st male connector 500 with respect to the base 400 is demonstrated. In this description, FIG. 19 is referred to as appropriate. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the game board side connector 300A taken along line XIX-XIX in FIG. In FIG. 19, in order to simplify the drawing and facilitate understanding, the cross-sectional shapes of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are schematically illustrated with hatching throughout.

  As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 19, the game board-side connector 300 </ b> A is in a state where the first male connector 500 is assembled to the pedestal 400 (that is, the first male connector in the first opening 411 of the pedestal 400. In the state in which 500 is inserted, the first male connector 500 is sandwiched between the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 in the arrow RL direction.

  Specifically, in the first male connector 500, the side surface of the base end side back plate 551 is the linear portion 441 b of the first base end side elastic piece 441, and the side surface of the side back plate 553 is the top end side elastic piece 441. The first base-side elastic piece 441 and the first tip-side elastic piece 451 are arranged in a state where they are a little elastically deformed in a direction away from each other, in contact with the linear portions 451b. Thereby, the initial position in the arrow RL direction of the 1st male connector 500 with respect to the base 400 can be prescribed | regulated.

  Here, in a structure in which displacement in a direction (arrow UD direction or arrow RL direction) orthogonal to the direction of connection of the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400 is allowed, the mounting completion position in the inner frame 12 is set. Even when there is a variation in position between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 in the state in which the game board unit 13 is arranged, the first male connector 500 is orthogonal to the connection direction with respect to the base 400. By being displaced in the direction, it is possible to absorb positional variations, and as a result, the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 can be connected.

  However, when displacement in a direction (arrow UD direction or arrow RL direction) orthogonal to the direction of connection of the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400 is allowed in this way, the first male to the pedestal 400 is allowed. Since the arrangement position of the connector 500 becomes unstable, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the connection of the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 is started, A situation in which the connectors 500 and 800 collide with each other and are damaged easily occurs.

  On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the arrangement position of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 is indicated by the arrow RL using the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451. It can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) in the direction. Therefore, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the connection of the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 is started, the first male connector 500 is disposed with respect to the base 400. It is possible to prevent the position from being inadvertently changed (shifted) from the initial position in the direction of arrow RL. As a result, the arrangement position of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 can be stabilized, and at the start of connection between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, these two connectors 500, 800 collide with each other. It can control that it breaks.

  Further, since the first male connector 500 can be elastically supported by the base 400 via the first base-end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip-end side elastic piece 451, an impact at the time of connection or a game board Centrifugal force during rotation of the unit 13 can be relaxed by elastic support by the elastic pieces 441 and 451, and damage to the base 400 and the first male connector 500 can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, since the first male connector 500 is disposed between the pair of elastic pieces (the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451), the first male connector 500 with respect to the base 400 is provided. Can be suppressed in both the arrow R direction and the arrow L direction. As a result, it is possible to more reliably suppress the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection.

  Further, even when the first male connector 500 is displaced in either the direction of the arrow R or the direction of the arrow L, a pair of elastic pieces (a first base end side elastic piece 441 and a first tip end side elastic piece 451). ), The first male connector 500 can be returned to the initial position.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the direction in which the pair of elastic pieces (the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451) are arranged (arrow RL direction) is the width of the game board unit 13. Since the front door frame 14 cannot be fully opened, the front door frame 14 is opened by a predetermined angle, and the inner frame 12 is opened from the opening side (the rotation tip side of the front door frame 14). The game board unit 13 (the side part 60a of the base plate 60) is inserted into the insertion part 128, and the game board unit 13 is rotated around the side part 60a of the base plate 60 inserted into the insertion part 128, When connecting the 1st male connector 500 to the 1st female connector 800, it can make it easy to suppress that both these connectors 500 and 800 collide and are damaged.

  As described above, the electrical wiring WH of the first male connector 500 extends from the back surface of the first male connector 500 and is inserted into the notch 416a (see FIG. 10) of the longitudinal side wall portion 416 of the base 400. Thereafter, the cutout portion 416a is routed toward the wiring holding member 75 and is inserted into the opening 75a of the wiring holding member 75 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Thus, the electrical wiring WH is held in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the notch 416a and the inner peripheral surface of the opening 75a, thereby setting the posture of the electrical wiring WH to a predetermined posture. Can do. As a result, the posture holding force of the electrical wiring WH is applied to the first connector 500, whereby the initial position of the first male connector 500 relative to the base 400 in the arrow UD direction can be defined.

  In the present embodiment, the initial position of the first male connector 500 in the arrow UD direction is the movable range of the first male connector 500 in the arrow UD direction (that is, the first opening in the arrow UD direction). 421 opening dimension).

  Thus, according to this embodiment, the initial position in the arrow UD direction of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 can also be positioned by using the posture holding force of the electrical wiring WH. Therefore, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the connection of the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 is started, the first male connector 500 is disposed with respect to the base 400. An inadvertent change (displacement) of the position from the initial position can also be suppressed in the direction of the arrow UD. As a result, at the start of connection between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, it is possible to more reliably prevent the two connectors 500 and 800 from colliding and being damaged.

  Further, by utilizing the posture holding force of the electrical wiring WH, the number of parts can be reduced and the structure can be simplified, and the product cost can be reduced accordingly. That is, in the direction of the arrow UD, similarly to the direction of the arrow RL, an elastic piece that can be elastically deformed is provided, and the initial position of the first male connector 500 can be defined by the elastic piece. However, in this case, it is necessary to provide an elastic piece separately, which increases the number of parts, resulting in a complicated structure.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since the first male connector 500 is held at the initial position using the posture holding force of the electrical connection line WH, existing components are diverted (that is, electrical wiring) WH can not only serve as an electrical signal line or power supply line but also as a mechanical structure for defining the initial position), and it is necessary to provide a separate component (elastic piece) Absent. As a result, the structure can be simplified and the product cost can be reduced accordingly. In addition, when the 1st male connector 500 is displaced with respect to the base 400, the displacement can be accept | permitted by the attitude | position change of the electrical connection line WH.

  In this case, in the present embodiment, the notched portion 416a is provided in the longitudinal side wall plate 416 of the base 400 (see FIG. 10), and the inner peripheral surface of the notched portion 416a is held in contact with the electrical wiring WH. (Refer to FIG. 8) The electrical connection line WH can be held (contacted with the notch 416 a) at a position closer to the first male connector 500. Thereby, the electrical wiring WH can be set to a posture capable of effectively acting the posture holding force of the electrical connection line WH on the first male connector 500. As a result, the first male connector 500 is It can be easily held accurately at the initial position. The notch 416a has a configuration in which the inner peripheral surface thereof abuts on the electrical connection line WH and allows deformation of the electrical connection line WH. Therefore, the first male connector 500 is displaced with respect to the base 400. In doing so, it is possible to prevent the displacement from being inhibited.

  Further, the wiring holding member 75 is disposed above the pedestal 400 and at a position protruding from the pedestal 400 toward the back side of the base plate 60, and the opening 75 a faces the notch 416 a of the pedestal 400. Since the electrical connection line WH can be stabilized, the initial position of the first male connector 500 can be easily held at an appropriate position.

  Next, a structure that regulates displacement of first male connector 500 relative to base 400 in the direction of arrow FB (that is, the direction in which first male connector 500 is connected to first female connector 800 and the direction in which the connection is released). explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 19, the game board side connector 300 </ b> A is in a state where the first male connector 500 is assembled to the base 400 (that is, the first male connector 500 is installed in the first opening 411 of the base 400. In the inserted state, the group of front plates (board-side front plate 541, front-end side front plate 542, and side front plate 543) of the first male connector 500 is the first front plate 411 (intermediate front plate) of the base 400. 411a, the base end side front plate 411b, and the front end side front plate 411c) are arranged on the front side (arrow F side).

  Specifically, the base-side front plate 541 in the first male connector 500 is on the front side of the intermediate front plate 411a in the first front plate 411, and the tip-side front plate 542 and the side front plate 543 in the first male connector 500 are on the front side. The first front plate 411 is disposed on the front side of the front end side front plate 411b so as to partially overlap each other in front view.

  Therefore, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the first male connector 500 is connected to the first female connector 800, the group of front plates of the first male connector 500 is set to the base 400. The displacement of the first male connector 500 in the back direction (arrow B direction) with respect to the base 400 can be regulated by contacting the first front plate 411. Thereby, the 1st male connector 500 can be reliably inserted to the predetermined position in the connection port (receiving port) of the 1st female connector 800, and an appropriate connection state can be formed.

  On the other hand, in the game board side connector 300A, a group of back plates (board side back plate 551, front end side back plate 552 and side back plate 553) of the first male connector 500 is the first front plate 411 (intermediate of the base 400). The front plate 411a, the base end side front plate 411b and the front end side front plate 411c) and the first front end side elastic piece 452 (extension portion 452c) are arranged on the back side (arrow B side).

  Specifically, the proximal-side back plate 551 in the first male connector 500 is on the back side of the proximal-side front plate 411b in the first front plate 411, and the distal-side back plate 552 in the first male connector 500 is the first front plate. A part of the side rear plate 553 of the first male connector 500 overlaps the back side of the extended portion 452c of the first tip side elastic piece 452 on the back side of the front end side front plate 411b in 411. It is arranged in a flat manner.

  Therefore, when the game board unit 13 is displaced from the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the connection of the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800 is released, the group of the back plates of the first male connector 500 is the pedestal. The first front plate 411 of 400 and the extended portion 451c of the first tip side elastic piece 451 are brought into contact with each other to restrict the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the front direction (arrow F direction) with respect to the base 400. it can. Thus, the first male connector 500 can be prevented from coming out of the first opening 421 of the pedestal 400, and the first male connector 500 can be reliably extracted from the connection port (receiving port) of the first female connector 800.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the extended portion 451c is provided in the first distal elastic piece 451, and the extended portion 451c abuts the side rear wall 553 of the first male connector 500, thereby the front direction. Displacement in the direction of arrow F can be restricted. Therefore, compared with the case where only the intermediate front wall 411a and the base end side front wall 411b of the first front wall 411 are brought into contact with the group of the back plates of the first male connector 500, the contact area is increased and the displacement is increased. Can be controlled more reliably.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the first male connector 500 and the first male connector 500 are connected to the first male connector 500 by rotating the game board unit 13 from the attachment completion position around the side portion 60a of the base plate 60 inserted into the insertion portion 128 of the inner frame 12. When the structure is such that the connection of the female connector 800 is released (the first male connector 500 is pulled out from the first female connector 800), the first side closer to the rotation base end side (the side portion 60a of the base plate 60). The difference between the direction in which the male connector 500 is disconnected from the first female connector 800 (the direction indicated by the arrow B) and the direction in which the game board unit 13 is displaced with the rotation of the game board unit 13 is It is larger than the second male connector 600 that is positioned. As a result, the first male connector 500 is easily pulled out from the first opening 421 of the base 400 due to an increase in resistance when the first male connector 500 is pulled out from the first female connector 800. Therefore, the extending portion 451c is provided in the first distal elastic member 451, and the extending portion 451c is also brought into contact with the side rear wall 553 of the first male connector 500 in the front direction (arrow F direction). A structure that regulates the displacement of the lens is particularly effective.

  Even when the extending portion 451c is provided in the first tip side elastic piece 451, the first tip side elastic piece 451 can be relatively elastically deformed and is separated from the first male connector 500. Since the elastic deformation in the direction is possible, in the step of assembling the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400, the extension portion 451c is attached to the first male connector 500 by elastically deforming the first tip side elastic piece 451. By retracting from the position, it is possible to suppress the assembly work of the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400 from being hindered by the extended portion 451c. That is, by providing a portion for restricting the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow F as the extended portion 451c on the first distal elastic piece 451, the displacement of the first male connector 500 is regulated. The workability | operativity at the time of attaching the 1st male connector 500 to the base 400 can be aimed at, ensuring a capability.

  A group of front plates and a group of rear plates of the first male connector 500 are cantilevered with a proximal end supported by the housing 510 and a distal end extending from the proximal end as a free end, and elastically deformed. It is easy to do. Similarly, each part (intermediate front board 411a, base end side front board 411b, and front end side front board 411c) of the 1st front board 411 of the base 400 is the short side wall 414, the long side side walls 416, 417 or (and). The base end is supported by the first front plate 411 portion connected to the connection plate 413, and the tip extending from the base end has a cantilever shape which is a free end, and is easily elastically deformed.

  Thereby, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and the first male connector 400 is connected to the first female connector 800, the impact at the time of connection is reduced. It can be absorbed by elastic deformation between the group of front plates and each part of the first front plate 411 of the base 400. As a result, damage to the pedestal 400 can be suppressed.

  In addition, the first male connector 500 may be inclined with respect to the direction of connection (the direction of arrow F) by elastic deformation between the group of front plates of the first male connector 500 and each part of the first front plate 411 of the pedestal 400. Therefore, for example, it is a position shift between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, and the direction in which the first male connector 500 is orthogonal to the connection direction with respect to the base 400 (in the direction of the arrow RL or Even if the positional deviation cannot be absorbed only by being displaced in the direction of arrow UD, the positional deviation can be absorbed by the inclination of the first male connector 500. As a result, the occurrence of distortion due to misalignment can be suppressed, and damage to each part can be suppressed.

  Similarly, when displacing the game board unit 13 from the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 and releasing the connection of the first male connector 400 and the first female connector 800, the group of back plates of the first male connector 500 and Since the first male connector 500 can be inclined with respect to the direction (arrow B direction) for releasing the connection by elastic deformation with each part of the first front plate 411 of the base 400, for example, the first male connector 500 and The direction of releasing the connection of the first female connector 800 (arrow B direction) and the direction in which the game board unit 13 is displaced from the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12 are not coincident (the direction is shifted), When the first male connector 500 cannot be absorbed only by being displaced in a direction (arrow RL direction or arrow UD direction) perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the base 400 Even, it is possible to absorb such direction deviation. As a result, the occurrence of distortion due to misalignment can be suppressed, and damage to each part can be suppressed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board side connector 300A includes a group of front plates (board side front plate 541, front end side front plate 542 and side front plate 543) of the first male connector 500, and board side rear plate 551. The first front plate 411 (intermediate front plate 411a, base end side front plate 411b, and front end side front plate 411c) of the pedestal 400 is configured to overlap each other's corners (corners) in the front view. It is easy to form elastic deformation when the two come into contact with each other. As a result, the effect produced by using the elastic deformation described above can be exhibited more remarkably.

  Next, a structure that allows displacement of the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 in the arrow RL direction and the arrow UD direction and a structure that restricts the displacement to a predetermined range will be described.

  FIG. 20A is a front view of the game board side connector 300A in a state where the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are displaced in the direction of the arrow R with respect to the base 400, and FIG. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the game board side connector 300A taken along the line XXb-XXb in FIG. FIG. 21A is a front view of the game board side connector 300A in a state where the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are displaced in the direction of the arrow L with respect to the base 400, and FIG. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the game board side connector 300A taken along line XXIb-XXIb in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the first male connector 500 is displaced in the arrow R direction from the initial position (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 19) with respect to the pedestal 400, the first distal-end side elastic piece of the pedestal 400. 451 is pushed in the direction of the arrow R by the side surface (the left side surface of FIGS. 20A and 20B) of the side rear plate 553 of the first male connector 500, and the first tip side elastic piece 451 is elastically deformed. By doing so, displacement of the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow R relative to the base 400 is allowed. Thereafter, the first distal elastic piece 451 of the pedestal 400 is brought into contact with the intermediate fixing portion 432, and further elastic deformation is impossible, so that the first male connector 500 with respect to the pedestal 400 in the direction of the arrow R. Displacement is regulated. That is, the first male connector 500 reaches the end of the movable range in the arrow R direction with respect to the base 400.

  In this case, in this embodiment, when the first distal side elastic piece 451 of the base 400 is brought into contact with the intermediate fixing portion 432, at the same time, the proximal side engagement surface 561 and the distal side engagement of the first male connector 500 are used. The surface 562 is engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the base end side opening 541b and the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 541c of the base 400, respectively. As a result, the load acting upon receiving the displacement can be distributed to each of the plurality of contact portions, and accordingly, the damage of each contact portion is suppressed and the durability is improved accordingly. Can do.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the front door frame 14 is opened by a predetermined angle, and the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) is moved from the open side (the rotation front end side of the front door frame 14) to the insertion portion 128 of the inner frame 12. The first male connector 500 is turned into the first female connector 800 by rotating the game board unit 13 around the side part 60a of the base plate 60 inserted into the insertion part 128. In order to connect, in such a connection operation, the first male connector 500 is easily displaced in the arrow R direction with respect to the base 400. Therefore, a structure that receives the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the direction of the arrow R at a plurality of contact portions (that is, not only the first distal elastic piece 451 is brought into contact with the intermediate fixing portion 432 but also the proximal end side. The structure in which the engaging surface 561 and the distal end side engaging surface 562 are in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the base end side opening 541b and the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 541c of the pedestal 400, respectively, is particularly effective.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the first male connector 500 is displaced in the arrow L direction from the initial position (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 19) with respect to the pedestal 400, the first base end side elasticity of the pedestal 400 is obtained. The piece 441 is pushed in the direction of the arrow L by the side surface (the right side surface of FIGS. 21A and 21B) of the proximal side rear plate 551 of the first male connector 500, and the first proximal side elastic piece 441 is pushed. Is elastically deformed, the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the arrow L direction with respect to the base 400 is allowed. Thereafter, the engagement portion 552c of the distal-side rear plate 552 of the first male connector 500 is engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the distal-side opening 541c of the base 400, and further elastic deformation of the first proximal-side elastic piece 441 is performed. Is impossible, the displacement of the first male connector 500 in the arrow L direction with respect to the base 400 is restricted. That is, the first male connector 500 reaches the end of the movable range in the arrow L direction with respect to the base 400.

  In this case, in this embodiment, a gap is left between the first base-side elastic piece 441 and the short side wall plate 414 of the base 400, and the first base-end side elastic piece 441 can be elastically deformed. It is said. Thus, in the state where the first male connector 500 reaches the end of the movable range in the arrow L direction with respect to the pedestal 400, the first base end side elastic piece 441 is set in a state in which it can be elastically deformed. As will be described later, when the first male connector 500 is assembled to the pedestal 400, workability can be improved.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first male connector 500 is displaced in the arrow R direction or the arrow L direction with respect to the pedestal 400, and the first distal end side elastic piece 451 or the first proximal end elastic piece 441 is elastic. When being deformed, stopper means for restricting the displacement of the first male connector 500 within a predetermined range (below a predetermined amount) is formed. Thereby, it can suppress that the elastic deformation of the 1st front end side elastic piece 451 or the 1st base end side elastic piece 441 becomes excessive, and it breaks.

  In this case, the stopper means includes parts of the base 400 (the inner peripheral surfaces of the base end side opening 421b and the tip end side opening 421c, the outer wall surface of the intermediate fixing portion 432) and the part of the first male connector 500 (base end side engaging surface). 561, the front end side engaging surface 562, and the engaging part 552c) of the front end side flat plate 552), so that the worker is inadvertently assembled in the process of assembling the first male connector 500 to the base 400. Even when the operation is performed, the stopper function is exhibited, and the breakage of the first distal end side elastic piece 451 or the first proximal end side elastic piece 441 can be suppressed.

  For example, the stopper means formed on the pedestal 400 is formed not on the pedestal 400 but on the game board unit 13 on which the pedestal 400 is disposed, and the stopper means formed on the game board unit 13 is connected to the first male connector 500. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the displacement of the first male connector 500 is restricted by contacting the formed stopper means. However, in this case, the stopper function cannot be exhibited unless both the pedestal 400 and the first male connector 500 are mounted on the game board unit 13, and in the process of assembling the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400, The stopper function cannot be demonstrated.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the stopper means includes a portion formed on the base 400 (the inner peripheral surface of the base end side opening 421b and the front end side opening 421c, the outer wall surface of the intermediate fixing portion 432) and the first male. Since it is composed of the parts formed on the connector 500 (base end side engaging surface 561, front end side engaging surface 562, engaging portion 552c of the front end side flat plate 552), it is before being attached to the game board unit 13. Even in the process of assembling the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400, both parts can be brought into contact with each other to exert a stopper function. As a result, even when the operator performs an unprepared assembly operation in the assembly process, it is possible to suppress damage to the first distal end side elastic piece 451 or the first proximal end side elastic piece 441.

  Here, the first tip side elastic piece 451 is formed in the intermediate fixing portion 432. Since the intermediate fixing portion 432 is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13 by a fastening screw, the load accompanying the elastic deformation of the first tip side elastic piece 451 is only caused by the rigidity of the intermediate fixing portion 431 itself. In addition, the rigidity of the game board unit 13 can be supported through the fastening screw. Further, as described above, a protruding portion protruding from the back surface of the game board unit 13 is inserted (internally fitted) into the intermediate fixing portion 432. Therefore, the rigidity of the protruding portion fitted inside the intermediate fixing portion 432 can also be used. As a result, damage to the pedestal 400 (in particular, the intermediate fixing portion 432) can be suppressed.

  In particular, the first tip side elastic piece 451 abuts on the intermediate fixing portion 432 when restricting displacement of the first male connector 500 in the arrow R direction (see FIG. 20B). It is effective that the intermediate fixing portion 432 to be abutted against the elastic piece 451 is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the game board unit 13 by a fastening screw.

  The intermediate fixing portion 431 is also formed with a second base end side elastic piece 442. Thus, as in the case of the first distal end elastic piece 451, the load accompanying the elastic deformation of the second proximal end elastic piece 442 is not limited to the rigidity of the intermediate fixing portion 431 itself, but via the fastening screw. The board unit 13 can be supported by utilizing the rigidity, and can also be supported by utilizing the rigidity of the protruding part fitted inside the intermediate fixing part 432. As a result, damage to the pedestal 400 (in particular, the intermediate fixing portion 432) can be suppressed.

  In this case, the intermediate fixing portion 432 includes a receiving surface 432a that receives a fastening force from the seating surface of the fastening screw, and the base end (curved portion 442a) of the second proximal-side elastic piece 442 is provided on the receiving surface 432a of the intermediate fixing portion 432. Therefore, it is possible to easily transmit the load accompanying the elastic deformation of the second base-side elastic piece 442 to the fastening screw via the receiving surface 432a. As a result, the rigidity of the fastening screw and the rigidity of the game board 13 (and the protruding portion) can be used efficiently.

  On the other hand, the first distal-end elastic piece 451 has a base end (an overhang portion) on the end face on the back side of the intermediate fixing portion 432 (that is, the face attached to the attachment face BE of the game board unit 13, the lower face in FIG. 19). Since one end of 451a is continuous, it is possible to prevent the base 400 from being damaged by receiving a load accompanying the elastic deformation of the first tip side elastic piece 451. In other words, the end surface on the back side of the intermediate fixing portion 432 is in close contact with the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13, so that the load accompanying the elastic deformation of the first tip side elastic piece 451 is only the rigidity of the intermediate fixing portion 432 itself. In addition, the rigidity of the game board unit 13 can also be supported, and as a result, damage to the pedestal 400 (particularly, the intermediate fixing portion 432) can be suppressed.

  Note that the second tip side elastic piece 452 is also attached to the rear side end surface of the short side wall plate 415 of the pedestal 400 (that is, the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13) as in the case of the first tip side elastic piece 451. It is formed so that the base end (one end of the overhanging portion 452a) is connected to the surface to be attached, the lower surface in FIG. Therefore, even if the portion is formed in a thin plate shape and has relatively low rigidity, such as the short side wall plate 415, the load accompanying the elastic deformation of the second distal end side elastic piece 452 is applied to the short side wall plate 415 itself. Not only the rigidity but also the rigidity of the game board unit 13 can be used to support, and as a result, the base 400 (particularly, the short side wall plate 415) can be prevented from being damaged.

  On the other hand, the first base-side elastic piece 441 is based on the front side end surface of the short side wall plate 414 of the base 400 (that is, the surface opposite to the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13, the upper surface in FIG. 19). The end (one end of the curved portion 441a) is formed to be continuous. In this case, a proximal side fixing portion 431 is formed (connected) on the outer wall surface opposite to the side where the first proximal side elastic piece 441 is disposed on the short side wall plate 414 (FIG. 14B). )reference). Therefore, it is possible to reinforce the rigidity of the short side wall plate 414 that is formed in a thin plate shape and has relatively low rigidity by the rigidity of the proximal end side fixing portion 431. Furthermore, since the base end side fixing portion 431 is a portion that is fastened and fixed to the mounting surface BE of the game board unit 13 by a fastening screw, a load caused by elastic deformation of the first base end side elastic piece 441 is reduced. Not only the rigidity of the plate 414 itself but also the rigidity of the game board unit 13 can be supported through the fastening screw. Further, as described above, a protruding portion that protrudes from the back surface of the game board unit 13 is inserted (internally fitted) into the base end side fixing portion 431. Therefore, the rigidity of the protrusion fitted inside the base end side fixing portion 431 can also be used. As a result, damage to the pedestal 400 (particularly, the short side wall plate 414) can be suppressed.

  FIG. 22A is a front view of the game board side connector 300A in a state where the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are displaced in the direction of the arrow U with respect to the base 400, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view of the game board side connector 300A in a state where the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are displaced in the direction of arrow U with respect to the base 400.

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the first male connector 500 is moved from the initial position (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 19) to the arrow U direction and the arrow D direction with respect to the pedestal 400. It is formed to be displaceable.

  That is, the housing 510 of the first male connector 500 has a thickness dimension (dimension in the arrow UD direction) smaller than a width dimension (dimension in the arrow UD direction) of the central opening 421a in the first opening 421 of the base 400. Further, the projecting dimensions (dimensions in the direction of the arrow UD) of the proximal-side front wall 541, the distal-side front wall 542, the proximal-side rear wall 551, and the distal-side rear wall 552 of the first male connector 500 are the base 400. The first opening 421 is made smaller than the width dimension (dimension in the direction of the arrow UD) of the proximal end opening 421b and the distal end opening 421c.

  Therefore, in the initial position, a gap in the direction of the arrow UD is formed between the inner peripheral surface of the first opening 421 and the outer wall surface of the first male connector 500 (see FIG. 11A). Accordingly, the first male connector 500 can be displaced from the initial position in the direction of the arrow U and the direction of the arrow D with respect to the base 400 by the amount of the gap.

  Thus, the first male connector 500 is disposed on the pedestal 400 in a state where not only displacement in the direction of the arrow RL but also displacement in the direction of the arrow UD is allowed. That is, the first male connector 500 can be displaced in a plane orthogonal to the direction of connection. Thereby, since the movable range of the 1st male connector 500 with respect to the base 400 can be ensured, in the state where the game board unit 13 was displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, the 1st male connector 500 and the 1st female connector 800 Even if there is a positional variation between the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, the positional variation can be absorbed.

  In this case, in the present embodiment, the side surfaces of the base end side back plate 551 and the side back plate 553 of the first male connector 500 (the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 are indicated by arrows RL. Of the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 of the pedestal 400 and the wall surfaces (base end side back plate 551 and side back plate 553). The wall surface pressed in the RL direction) is formed as a flat surface parallel to the arrow UD direction in a front view (viewed in the arrow FB direction).

  Thereby, when the 1st male connector 500 is displaced to the arrow UD direction with respect to the base 400, the base end side back board 551 and the side part back board 553 are made into the 1st base end side elastic piece 441, and It can be made unnecessary for the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 to be elastically deformed by sliding with respect to the first front end side elastic piece 451. That is, it is not necessary to make the shapes of the first base end side elastic piece 441 and the first tip end side elastic piece 451 elastically deformable in both directions of the arrow RL direction and the arrow UD direction. The shape can be elastically deformed only in the L direction. As a result, the shapes of the first base-side elastic piece 441 and the first tip-side elastic piece 451 can be simplified, and the moldability and durability can be improved.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, a method for assembling the game board side connector 300A will be described. As described above, the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are the same except for the differences in the longitudinal dimensions of the connecting portions 552a and 652a of the front end side rear plates 552 and 652. It is. Therefore, since the method of assembling the base 400 is substantially the same, only the method of assembling the first male connector 500 to the base 400 will be described below, and the description of the second male connector 600 will be omitted. .

  23 and 24 are partial cross-sectional side views of the pedestal 400 and the first male connector 500 showing the assembly process of the game board side connector 300A in time series. 23 and 24 corresponds to the cross section of the pedestal 400 taken along the line XIVb-XIVb in FIG. That is, the base 400 shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 corresponds to a part of the base 400 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the assembly of the game board side connector 300A is performed by first bringing the front surface of the first male connector 500 to the back surface of the pedestal 400 (the lower surface in FIG. 23A). By pushing up the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow F, the front side (front end side) of the first male connector 500 is inserted into the first opening 421 of the base 400. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23B, the base end side front plate 541 of the first male connector 500 is placed in the base end side opening 421b of the base 400, and the tip side front plate 542 of the first male connector 500 is put in the base 400. Are inserted into the front end side openings 421c.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, when the proximal-side front plate 541 and the distal-side front plate 542 of the first male connector 500 are inserted into the proximal-side opening 421b and the distal-side opening 421c of the base 400, respectively. The projecting tip of the engaging portion 542c in the tip-side back plate 552 of the first male connector 500 is brought into contact with the back surface (the lower surface in FIG. 23B) of the intermediate front plate 411a of the base 400.

  As described above, the connecting portion 542a is connected to the outer wall surface of the housing 510, and the connecting portion 542a extends in the longitudinal direction (arrow RL direction) of the housing 510 from the connecting portion 542a. Since the extended portion 552b extends and the engaging portion 552c projects from the extended tip of the extended portion 552b, as shown in FIG. The first male connector 500 can be further pushed up in the direction of arrow F by elastically deforming the installation portion 542b.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the connecting portion 542a of the front-side rear plate 552 of the first male connector 500 is brought into contact with the back surface (the lower surface in FIG. 24A) of the intermediate front plate 411a of the base 400. When the first male connector 500 is pushed up in the direction of arrow F to the position where the first male connector 500 is positioned, the proximal-side front plate 541 and the distal-side front plate 542 of the first male connector 500 are moved to the proximal-side opening 421b and the distal-side opening 421c of the base 400. Are respectively projected through the front side of the first front plate 411 of the pedestal 400 (upper side in FIG. 24A).

  In this case, the first base-side elastic piece 441 of the pedestal 400 is pressed by the base-side back plate 551 of the first male connector 500 pushed up in the direction of arrow F, and is elastically deformed. 441b is retracted to the short side wall plate 414 side. Accordingly, the first male connector 500 is allowed to move in the direction of arrow F to a position where the base end side rear plate 551 contacts the board side front plate 411b. On the other hand, the elastically deformed first base end side elastic piece 441 is in a posture in which the straight portion 441b is retracted in the direction of the arrow L, and therefore the elastic recovery force of the first base end side elastic piece 441 is given to the first male end piece 441. The connector 500 can act as an urging force for displacing in the arrow R direction. That is, in the process of displacing the first male connector 500 to be described later in the direction of arrow R (see FIG. 24B), the elastic recovery force of the first base-side elastic piece 441 can be used, improving workability. Is planned.

  The first male connector 500 is pushed up to the position shown in FIG. 24A in the direction of arrow F, and the base-side front plate 541 and the distal-side front plate 542 are on the front side of the first front plate 411 of the base 400 (FIG. 24). (A) After projecting upward, the first male connector 500 is then displaced in the direction of arrow R (that is, along the first front plate 411 of the base 400).

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 24B, the proximal front plate 541, the distal front plate 542, and the lateral front plate 543 of the first male connector 500 are connected to the intermediate front plate 411a and the distal positive plate 543 of the base 400. The base plate 411 c is disposed so as to face the front side of the face plate 411 c, and the base end side back plate 551, the tip end side back plate 552, and the side back plate 553 of the first male connector 500 are connected to the base end side front plate 411 b and the intermediate positive plate. The face plate 511a is disposed so as to face the back side of the extended portion 451c of the tip side elastic piece 451. Further, the elastic deformation of the front-side back plate 552 of the first male connector 500 is recovered, and the engaging portion 552c of the front-side flat plate 552 is inserted into the front-side opening 442c of the base 400. Thereby, the assembly of the first male connector 500 to the base 400 (assembly of the game board side connector 300A) is completed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the insertion process (refer FIG. 23B and FIG. 24A) which inserts the 1st male connector 500 to the 1st opening 421 of the base 400 from the back side of the base 400 to a predetermined position. ), And a displacement step (see FIG. 24B) for displacing the first male connector 500 inserted to a predetermined position in the insertion step with respect to the base 400 in a direction orthogonal to the insertion direction (connection direction). The assembly of the first male connector 500 to the pedestal 400 can be completed through these two steps. Therefore, the assembly man-hour can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced accordingly.

  In the insertion step of pushing up the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow F with respect to the pedestal 400 and inserting it to a predetermined position, the proximal side rear plate 551 and the distal side rear plate 552 of the first male connector 500 are on the proximal side of the pedestal 400. The first male connector 500 may be pushed up to a position where it is in contact with the back of the front plate 411b and the intermediate front plate 411a (that is, a position where it cannot be pushed further in the direction of arrow F). There is no need to control the insertion position (push-up position). Thereby, work can be simplified and reduction of an assembly man-hour can be aimed at.

  After the insertion process, in the displacement process, the first male connector 500 is displaced in a direction (arrow R direction) perpendicular to the insertion direction (connection direction) with respect to the pedestal 400, thereby leading the tip of the first male connector 500 The engaging portion 552c in the side rear wall 552 can be inserted into the distal end side opening 421c of the base 400, and the engaging portion 552c can be engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 421c. Accordingly, it is possible to restrict the first male connector 500 from being displaced (disengaged) from the pedestal 400 by being displaced in the direction (arrow L) opposite to the direction of displacement (arrow R direction) in the displacement step.

  On the other hand, in order to remove the first male connector 500 from the pedestal 400, the engaging portion 552c is pushed down, and the first male connector 500 is displaced in the displacement step (in the direction of the arrow R while maintaining the pushed-down state). ) In the opposite direction (arrow L). Therefore, since the removal operation becomes complicated, for example, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of removing the first male connector 500 from the base 400 and connecting another connector.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, only the two operations of the push-up operation of the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow F in the insertion process and the displacement (slide) operation of the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow R in the displacement process. The engaging portion 522c can be inserted into the distal end side opening 421c by utilizing the elastic deformation of the distal end side rear wall 522 (extending portion 522b). That is, in order to insert the engaging portion 522c into the distal end side opening 421c, it is not necessary to separately perform an operation on the distal end side rear wall 522 (engaging portion 422c). Accordingly, the engagement between the engaging portion 522c and the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 421c can restrict the drop-off of the first male connector 500 from the pedestal 400, while simplifying the operation and reducing the assembly man-hours. be able to.

  As described above, in the insertion step, the first base end is allowed to be pushed up in the direction of arrow F to the position where the base end rear plate 551 contacts the board front plate 411b (see FIG. 24A). The side elastic piece 441 has a larger amount of elastic deformation than the first front end side elastic piece 451 (that is, the gap dimension between the straight portions 441b and 451b and the short side wall plate 414 or the intermediate fixing portion 432) (see FIG. 14 (a)). In this case, in the present embodiment, the first male connector 500 is provided with an engagement portion 552c that can be engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 421c, and the engagement portion 522c and the distal end side opening 421c are engaged. The maximum amount of displacement in the direction of arrow L can be regulated. That is, it is possible to restrict the amount of elastic deformation of the first base end side elastic piece 441 from being excessive, and it is possible to suppress damage to the first base end side elastic piece 441 (see FIG. 21).

  Here, when the engaging portion 552c is engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the distal end side opening 421c, the first male connector 500 is prevented from dropping (extracting) from the pedestal 400. When a large load is applied in the direction of the arrow L (the direction opposite to the direction of displacement in the displacement process), the load is applied to the engaging portion 522c, so that the engaging portion 522c and the distal end side opening 421c There is a possibility that the engagement with the inner peripheral surface is released.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when the base 400 is displaced in the direction of the first male connector 500 arrow L (the direction opposite to the direction of displacement in the displacement process) with respect to the base 400, the base end side elastic piece 441. Can be elastically deformed (see FIG. 21). Thereby, the elastic recovery force of the base end side elastic piece 441 can be made to act on the 1st male connector 500 as a repulsive force which pushes back the 1st male connector 500 to the arrow L direction. It can suppress that engagement with the internal peripheral surface of the front end side opening 421c is cancelled | released.

  The rigidity of the base end side elastic piece 441 may be set larger than the rigidity of the tip end side elastic piece 451. This enhances the function of making the elastic recovery force of the base end side elastic piece 441 a repulsive force that pushes the first male connector 500 in the direction of the arrow L, and the relationship between the engaging portion 522c and the inner peripheral surface of the front end side opening 421c. It can suppress more reliably that a match is cancelled | released. In addition, as a method of making the base side elastic piece 441 more rigid than the tip side elastic piece 451, there are methods of increasing the thickness dimension, widening the width dimension, erecting a rib, or combining these. Illustrated.

  Here, after the insertion step, in order to displace the first male connector 500 in the direction of the arrow R in the displacement step, the base end side front plate 541 and the front end side front plate 542 of the first male connector 500 are mounted on the base 400. As shown in FIG. 24A, the proximal-side front plate 541 and the distal-side front plate 542 of the first male connector 500 are set so that they are not locked to the inner peripheral surfaces of the end-side opening 421b and the distal-side opening 421c. It is necessary to project the first front plate 411 of the pedestal 400 to the front side (upper side in FIG. 24A).

  In this case, the first male connector 500 is subjected to the elastic recovery force of the distal-side back plate 552 and the first proximal-side elastic piece 441 as a force that pushes down the first male connector 500 in the direction of arrow B. The pressing force is biased and acts on the side where the proximal end front plate 541 is formed (the portion on the right side in FIG. 24A) (see FIG. 24A). Therefore, when the first male connector 500 is pushed up in the direction of arrow F in the insertion step, it is more difficult to push up the base end side front plate 541 in the direction of arrow F than the tip side front plate 542.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the intermediate front plate 411 has an outer edge in contact with the base end side opening 421b and on the front surface of the outer edge (the upper surface in FIGS. 23B and 24A). An inclined surface 411a1 that is inclined downward toward the base end side opening 421b is formed. Thereby, even if the base end side front plate 541 side is not sufficiently pushed up in the direction of arrow F and the amount of protrusion of the first front plate 411 to the front side is insufficient, the inclined surface 411a1 is used. Thus, the proximal-side front plate 541 can be made difficult to be locked to the inner peripheral surface of the proximal-side opening 421b of the pedestal 400, and as a result, the first male connector 500 is displaced in the arrow R direction in the displacement step. be able to.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a schematic side view of the inner frame 12 and the game board unit 13 in the second embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 in the second embodiment have an initial position in the arrow UD direction with respect to the pedestal 400. It is set to the upper end (end part of the arrow U direction) of the movable range in the arrow UD direction of the male connector 600. Therefore, the state shown in FIG. 22A described above corresponds to a state in which the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are arranged at the initial position in the second embodiment with respect to the base 400.

  Here, since a plurality of electrical components having different forms and weights are mounted in a relatively limited space, it is difficult to arrange them uniformly, and the position of the center of gravity is the gaming board unit 13. There is a tendency to be biased toward the front side or the back side. Therefore, when the game board unit 13 is displaced to the attachment completion position in the inner frame 12, the game board unit 13 tends to be inclined to the front side or the back side (that is, the side where the center of gravity is located).

  For example, when the gaming board unit 13 is inclined to the front side, the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are inclined downward corresponding to the attitude, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector are inclined. Since the height position of the tip of 600 is shifted downward (downward in FIG. 25 (a)) with respect to the connection port (reception port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900, the game board side connector 300A is removed. The workability at the time of connecting to the inner frame side connector 300B deteriorates.

  On the other hand, according to the second embodiment, the initial positions of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 in the arrow UD direction are the upper end of the movable range in the arrow UD direction (the end in the arrow U direction). Therefore, even when the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are inclined downward, the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 13 are in the posture inclined to the front side. The height position of the tip of the connector 600 can be matched with the height position of the connection port (receiving port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900. As a result, the tips of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are moved by sliding the game board unit 13 along the second temporary placement portion 702 (that is, in the direction of arrow S of the head 24 (a)). It can be inserted into the connection port (reception port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900, and the workability when the game board side connector 300A is connected to the inner frame side connector 300B can be improved. it can.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25B is a schematic side view of the inner frame 12 and the game board unit 13 in the third embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 in the third embodiment have initial positions in the arrow UD direction with respect to the pedestal 400. It is set to the lower end (end part of the arrow D direction) of the movable range in the arrow UD direction of the male connector 600. Therefore, the state shown in FIG. 22A described above corresponds to a state in which the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are arranged at the initial position in the third embodiment with respect to the base 400.

  That is, in the initial position described in the third embodiment, the center of gravity position is biased toward the back side of the game board unit 13 in contrast to the case of the second embodiment described above, and the game is moved to the mounting completion position in the inner frame 12. When the board unit 13 is displaced, this is effective for the game board unit 13 that is inclined to the back side (that is, the side where the center of gravity is located).

  In detail, in 3rd Embodiment, the initial position in the arrow UD direction of the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 is the lower end (end part of the arrow D direction) of the movable range in the arrow UD direction. Since the height position of the first game connector unit 13 is inclined to the back side, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are inclined upward, the inclination is set. In this posture, the height positions of the tips of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be made to coincide with the height positions of the connection ports (reception ports) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900. it can. As a result, the tips of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are moved by sliding the game board unit 13 along the second temporary placement portion 702 (that is, in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 24B). It can be inserted into the connection port (reception port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900, and the workability when the game board side connector 300A is connected to the inner frame side connector 300B can be improved. it can.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  In the said 2nd and 3rd embodiment, the case where the initial position of the 1st male connector 500 with respect to the base 400 and the 2nd male connector 600 is set to the upper end or lower end of the movable range in an up-down direction (arrow UD direction). Although described, it is not necessarily limited to this, and can be set to an arbitrary position within the movable range in the vertical direction. Moreover, in each embodiment, although the case where the initial position of the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 was set to the same position was demonstrated, naturally these initial positions can be set to a mutually different position. It is.

  In the second and third embodiments, the case where the center of gravity position of the game board unit 13 is biased toward the front side or the back side has been described. However, the bias of the center of gravity position toward the front side or the back side occurs. The second embodiment or the third embodiment may be applied to a game board unit 13 that is not present. Even if the center of gravity position is not biased to the front side or the back side, rattling between the base 400 and the first connector 500 (the inner peripheral surface of the first opening 412 and the first connector 500) Due to the gap between the first connector 500 and the pedestal 400, the first connector 500 is in a forward tilted posture (downhill tilt) due to the action of gravity or in an upright posture (uphill tilt) due to the posture holding force of the electrical wiring WH. In this case, it is effective to set the initial position upward or downward as in the case of the second embodiment or the third embodiment.

  In detail, in 3rd Embodiment, the initial position in the arrow UD direction of the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 is the lower end (end part of the arrow D direction) of the movable range in the arrow UD direction. Since the height position of the first game connector unit 13 is inclined to the back side, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are inclined upward, the inclination is set. In this posture, the height positions of the tips of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be made to coincide with the height positions of the connection ports (reception ports) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900. it can. As a result, the tips of the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are moved by sliding the game board unit 13 along the second temporary placement portion 702 (that is, in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 24B). It can be inserted into the connection port (reception port) of the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900, and the workability when the game board side connector 300A is connected to the inner frame side connector 300B can be improved. it can.

  In each said embodiment, when setting the initial position in the up-down direction (arrow UD direction) of the 1st male connector 500 and the 2nd male connector 600 with respect to the base 400 using the attitude | position holding force of the electrical wiring WH. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and instead or in addition to this, a pair of elastic pieces (for example, the first piece) that sets the initial position in the left-right direction (arrow RL direction) The base end side elastic piece 441 and the first front end side elastic piece 451) may be used to set the initial position in the vertical direction (arrow UD direction).

  In this case, it is not necessary to provide elastic pieces on both sides in the vertical direction. For example, it is preferable that the elastic pieces are provided only below the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600. This is because the initial position in the vertical direction can be set while reducing the number of parts by restricting only the downward movement due to its own weight by the elastic claws.

  Further, the elastic piece need not be provided on the pedestal, but may be provided on the game board unit 13 or may be provided on the first male connector 500 or the second male connector 600.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the holding is performed between the notch 416a (see FIG. 10) of the longitudinal side wall 416 and the opening 75a (see FIGS. 8 and 9) of the wiring holding member 75 in the pedestal 400 will be described. However, a holding means for holding the electrical wiring WH may be disposed between these both holding positions. By further providing this holding means, the posture of the electrical wiring WH can be easily set to a predetermined posture, the initial position of the first male connector 500 and the like can be more accurately defined, and the length of the biographical wiring WH can be increased. If it is redundant, its length can be adjusted.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the engaging portion 552c is formed on the front end side rear plates 552, 652 has been described, but the formation of the engaging portion 552c may be omitted. Since the proximal-side back plate 551 is in contact with the first proximal-side elastic piece 441, even if the formation of the engaging portion 552c is omitted, the elastic recovery force of the proximal-side back plate 551 in the arrow R direction This is because the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 from the pedestal 400 can be prevented from falling in the direction of the arrow L (extracting).

  In this case, it is preferable that the extension portion 552b is omitted from the front end side rear plate 552, and the connection portions 552c and 652c are enlarged for the space formed by the omission. Correspondingly, the contact area with the intermediate front plate 411a is enlarged, and the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 are prevented from coming out of the first opening 421 and the second opening 422 of the base 400 in the direction of arrow F. Because it can.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the game board side connector 300A is a movable connector (that is, a connector in which the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600 can be displaced with respect to the base 400), and the inner frame side connector 300B. Are described as fixed connectors (that is, the first female connector 800 and the second female connector 900 are fixed to the base 700). However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, contrary to the case of each embodiment, the game board side connector 300A may be configured as a fixed connector and the inner frame side connector 300B may be configured as a movable connector. Alternatively, both may be configured as movable connectors.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the elastic pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 such as the first base side elastic piece 441 are formed on the pedestal 400 has been described. Part or all of the pieces 441, 451, 442, 452 may be formed in the housings 510, 610 of the first male connector 500 or the second male connector 600.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the side 60a of the base plate 60 in the game board unit 13 is inserted into the insertion part 128 of the inner frame 12, and the game board unit 13 is displaced (rotated) to the connection completion position. The side connector 300A (first male connector 500 and second male connector 600) is connected to the inner frame side connector 300B (first female connector 800 and second female connector 900), and the game board unit 13 is displaced from the connection completion position. (Turning) releases the connection between the game board side connector 300A (first male connector 500 and second male connector 600) and the inner frame side connector 300B (first female connector 800 and second female connector 900). To do. In this connection or release operation, in each of the above embodiments, the plurality of contact members 520 of the first male connector 500 are simultaneously connected to the plurality of contact members 820 of the first female connector 800 and simultaneously disconnected. Explained the case. In this way, the electrical connection or release timing of the contact members 520 and 820 is simultaneous, so that the electrically connected (conducted) location and the released (cut) location are mixed. In addition, since a time lag (timing difference) between conduction and disconnection is not generated, it is possible to appropriately control the game. The same applies to the connection and release of the second male connector 600 and the second female connector 900. Therefore, in the following, the first male connector 500 and the second connector 800 will be described as an example.

  On the other hand, the timing of electrical connection or release between the contact members 520 and 820 may be varied. For example, the plurality of contact members 520 of the first male connector 500 are configured so that the connection or release proceeds in order from the one that is positioned on the one side in the row direction with respect to the plurality of contact members 820 of the first female connector 800. May be. “In order” may be such that a pair of contact members 520 and 820 are connected or released one by one, or a plurality of pairs of contact members 520 and 820 are connected or released one by one. .

  For example, by setting one of the plurality of contact members 520, 820 to be released first to a predetermined contact member 520, 820, the front frame 14 is opened during the game and an operator (for example, a hall In the first male connector 500 and the first female connector 800, a part of the contact members 520, Even when 820 is released, the influence on the game can be minimized. Specifically, for example, a mode in which a signal line or power supply such as a light emitting unit such as a lamp or a sound output device such as a speaker is set is assumed to be preceded by a release order. According to this example, even if some of the contact members 520 and 820 are released, as the extent to which the light emission of the lamp and the output of the sound are stopped, for example, the number of holding balls and payout balls, the lottery result, etc. It is possible to prevent the game from being severely affected, such as the transmission of information about the game being interrupted.

  Note that the order of release is later, for example, the main control board and each device (for example, the payout control device 111, the voice random control device 113, various switches 208, the solenoid 209, the first symbol display device 37a, 37b, the second symbol display device, the second symbol holding lamp, etc.) are exemplified, and the release order is preceded by, for example, a payout control device 111 and each device (for example, payout motor 216, launch control device 112, etc.), an electrical signal line or a power supply line, voice lamp control device 113 and each device (for example, voice output device 226, lamp) The display device 227, the other device 228, the frame button 22, the display control device 114, etc.) are illustrated as electrical signal lines or power supply lines.

  As a specific configuration, in each of the embodiments described above, the tip positions of the plurality of contact members 520 (or contact members 820) in the housing 510 (or case body 810) are arranged in a horizontal line along the direction of the arrow RL. Although the case has been described, instead of this, the tip positions of the plurality of contact members 520 (or contact members 820) in the housing 510 (or case body 810) are arranged on a straight line inclined along the arrow RL direction. Are illustrated.

  Or although each said embodiment demonstrated the case where the housing 510 was made to stand upright with respect to the 1st front plate 411 of the base 400 (it stands along the arrow FB direction), it replaces with this and the base 400 is replaced. By tilting the housing 510 with respect to the first front plate 411, the contact members 520 and 820 may be connected or released in order from the one located on the one side in the row direction.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the base 400 is formed separately and fastened and fixed to the back surface of the game board unit 13 (base plate 60) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the base 400 is not limited to the game board. It may be integrally formed on the back surface of the unit 13 (base plate 60).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the objects attached to the pedestal 400 so as to be displaceable are the first male connector 500 and the second male connector 600. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first male connector 500 is not necessarily limited thereto. In place of the second male connector 600, other constituent members may be attached. Examples of other constituent members include decorative members. The decorative member may be provided with light emitting means such as an LED. According to this, it is possible to easily attach the decorative member, and it is possible to reduce the attachment cost, and because it is displaceable, the decorative member can be vibrated due to vibration during the game. Shake can be generated and the production effect can be enhanced.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

  In a gaming machine comprising a gaming unit on which an electrical component is mounted and a support member that supports the gaming unit, a unit-side connector disposed on the side of the gaming unit facing the support member, and the support member The gaming unit is disposed on the side facing the gaming unit, and is connected to the unit-side connector by being displaced toward the mounting completion position on the support member. A support-side connector that is disconnected from the unit-side connector when the gaming unit is displaced, and at least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector extends in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection. Connector where displacement is allowed, and position for positioning the connector in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection Gaming machine A1, characterized in that it comprises a fit means.

  According to the gaming machine A1, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the attachment completion position on the support member, the unit-side connector of the game unit is connected to the support-side connector of the support member, while from the attachment completion position on the support member. When the gaming unit is displaced, the connection between the unit side connector of the gaming unit and the support side connector of the support member is released.

  Here, a gaming machine is known in which at least one of the unit-side connector and the support-side connector is held in a state in which displacement in a direction orthogonal to the connection direction is allowed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-81818). According to this, even when there is a variation in position between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector at the mounting completion position in the support member, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction, thereby causing a variation in position. As a result, the unit-side connector and the support-side connector can be connected in the mounting completion position of the support member. However, as in the conventional gaming machine described above, if the displacement of the connector is allowed, the position of the connector becomes unstable, and both of these connectors are used when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started. There was a problem that the two could collide and be damaged.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, since the position of the connector can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) by the positioning means, when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, Thus, it is possible to prevent the connector disposition position from being changed carelessly. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the arrangement position of the connector with respect to the pedestal, and to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector.

  At least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is disposed on the game unit or the support member and holds the connector in a state allowing displacement in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection; An elastic piece that is formed on one of the pedestal or the connector and elastically deforms by abutting against the other of the pedestal or the connector when the connector is displaced relative to the pedestal in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection. A gaming machine A2 comprising:

  According to the gaming machine A2, the position of the connector with respect to the pedestal can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) by the elastic piece. Therefore, when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, It is possible to suppress an inadvertent change in the arrangement position. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the arrangement position of the connector with respect to the pedestal, and to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector.

  In the gaming machine A2, a pair of the elastic pieces are disposed along a first direction orthogonal to the connection direction, and the connector is disposed between the pair of elastic pieces. A gaming machine A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A2, the connector is disposed between the pair of elastic pieces, so the arrangement position of the connector relative to the base in the first direction is determined by the pair of elastic pieces in both directions. The position of the connector relative to the pedestal can be suppressed in both directions in the first direction. As a result, the position of the connector relative to the pedestal is further stabilized, so that when the connection between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector is started, the two connectors are more reliably prevented from colliding and being damaged. Can do. Further, even when the connector is displaced in one direction or the other direction in the first direction, the connector can be returned to a predetermined position (initial position) using the elastic recovery force of the elastic piece. it can.

  In the gaming machine A3, the connector is held on the pedestal in a state in which displacement in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction is allowed.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A3, the connector is held on the pedestal while being allowed to be displaced in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A movable range can be secured. As a result, when there is a variation in position between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector at the mounting completion position on the support member, a range that can absorb the position variation due to the displacement of the connector relative to the base is secured, and the unit-side connector And the support side connector can be connected.

  In the gaming machine A4, when the connector is displaced in the second direction with respect to the pedestal, the elastic piece disposed along the first direction is not elastically deformed. Machine A5.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A4, when the connector is displaced in the second direction with respect to the base, the pair of elastic pieces disposed along the first direction is provided. Since it is not elastically deformed, the shape of the pair of elastic pieces does not need to be a shape that can be elastically deformed with respect to displacement in both the first direction and the second direction. Only the shape can be elastically deformed. As a result, the shape of the pair of elastic pieces can be simplified, and the moldability and durability can be improved.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A5, when the connector is displaced with respect to the pedestal in a direction in which the elastic piece is elastically deformed, a stopper means is provided for restricting the displacement to a predetermined amount or less. A gaming machine A6.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in any of the gaming machines A2 to A5, when the connector is displaced with respect to the base in the direction in which the elastic piece is elastically deformed, the displacement can be regulated to a predetermined amount or less by the stopper means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the elastic piece from being excessively elastically deformed and damaged.

  In the gaming machine A6, the stopper means includes a pedestal-side stopper means formed on the pedestal and a connector-side stopper means formed on the connector, and the connector is placed in the direction in which the elastic piece is elastically deformed. In the gaming machine A7, when the connector side stopper means is brought into contact with the pedestal side stopper means, the displacement is restricted to a predetermined amount or less.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A6, the stopper means has the base side stopper means formed on the base and the connector side stopper means formed on the connector. Even when an operator performs careless assembly work in the process, the breakage of the elastic piece can be suppressed.

  For example, it is also possible to form a portion that contacts the connector-side stopper means in a game unit or a support unit in which the pedestal is disposed, instead of the pedestal. However, in this case, the stopper function can be exhibited only after both the pedestal and the connector are attached to the gaming unit or the support unit, and the stopper function is exhibited in the assembly process for assembling the pedestal and the connector. I can't.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A7, the stopper means consists of a part formed on the pedestal (pedestal side stopper means) and a part formed on the connector (connector side stopper means), so that the pedestal and the connector are assembled. Also in the assembling process, both parts (the pedestal side stopper means and the connector side stopper means) can be brought into contact with each other to exert a stopper function. As a result, even when an operator performs careless assembly work in the assembly process, the breakage of the elastic piece can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A3, one side edge in the width direction is pivotally supported on one side edge in the width direction of the support member and is pivotally supported on one side edge in the width direction around the one side edge in the width direction. A gaming machine A8 comprising a front side member that is opened and closed with respect to the support member by being rotated, wherein the first direction is a direction along a width direction of the support member.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A3, the first direction is the direction along the width direction of the support member, so that the game unit is displaced toward the mounting completion position on the support member. For example, in a state where the front side member is slightly opened with respect to the support member, one side edge in the width direction of the gaming unit is inserted from the open portion between the front side member and the support member, and the inserted game The base is used when one side edge in the width direction of the unit is disposed on one side edge in the width direction of the support member and the game unit is rotated toward the support member around the one side edge in the width direction. The connector can be disposed at a predetermined position (initial position) in the width direction of the support member by a pair of elastic pieces. As a result, when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started by the above operation, it is possible to easily prevent the two connectors from colliding with each other and being damaged.

  Note that the width direction of the support member means the left-right direction when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A8, the pedestal includes a fastened portion fastened and fixed to the support member or the gaming unit by a fastening screw, and the elastic piece is formed in the fastened portion. A gaming machine A9.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A2 to A8, the pedestal includes a fastened portion fastened and fixed to the support member or the gaming unit by a fastening screw, and an elastic piece is formed on the fastened portion. Therefore, it can suppress that a base is damaged when an elastic piece is comparatively greatly elastically deformed. That is, the fastened portion is fastened and fixed to the fastening screw to the support member or the game unit. Therefore, when the elastic piece is relatively elastically deformed, the load accompanying the elastic deformation is applied not only to the fastened portion. Further, the support member or the game unit can be supported using the rigidity, and as a result, damage to the pedestal can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A9, the fastened portion includes a receiving surface that receives a fastening force from a seating surface of the fastening screw, and a base end of the elastic piece is connected to the receiving surface of the fastened portion. Game machine A10.

  According to the gaming machine A10, in the gaming machine A9, the fastened portion includes a receiving surface that receives a fastening force from the seating surface of the fastening screw, and the base end of the elastic piece is connected to the receiving surface of the fastened portion. The pedestal can be prevented from being damaged when the elastic piece is relatively elastically deformed. That is, when the elastic piece is relatively elastically deformed, the load accompanying the elastic deformation can be supported not only by the fastened part but also by using the rigidity of the fastening screw, resulting in damage to the pedestal. Can be suppressed.

  In any of the gaming machines A2 to A10, the pedestal includes an attachment surface that comes into contact with the support member or the game unit when attached to the support member or the game unit, and the elastic piece is connected to the attachment surface A gaming machine A11, which is characterized by being played.

  According to the gaming machine A11, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A2 to A10, the pedestal includes a mounting surface that comes into contact with the supporting member or the gaming unit when mounted on the supporting member or the gaming unit, and the mounting surface. Since the elastic piece is connected to the base plate, it is possible to prevent the base from being damaged when the elastic piece is relatively elastically deformed. That is, the mounting surface is a part that comes into contact with the support member or the game unit when the pedestal is attached to the support member or the game unit. Can be supported not only by the mounting surface but also by using the rigidity of the support member or the game unit, and as a result, damage to the pedestal can be suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A11, the pedestal has a rectangular front wall, a plurality of side walls respectively connected to four sides of the front wall, and one side wall of the plurality of side walls. And a fastened portion fastened and fixed to the support member or the game unit by a fastening screw, and the elastic piece is formed on the side wall of the plurality of side walls on which the fastened portion is provided. A gaming machine A12 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine A12, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A2 to A11, the pedestal includes a front wall that is rectangular in front view, a plurality of side walls that are connected to four sides of the front wall, and the plurality of side walls. And a fastened portion that is fastened and fixed to a support member or a game unit by a fastening screw, and an elastic piece is disposed on the side wall of the plurality of side walls on which the fastened portion is provided. Since it is formed, the pedestal can be prevented from being damaged when the elastic piece is relatively elastically deformed. That is, the plurality of side walls of the pedestal are relatively weak portions, and a fastening portion is disposed on the side wall of the plurality of side walls where the elastic pieces are formed. If it is elastically deformed significantly, the load accompanying the elastic deformation can be supported not only by the side wall but also by the rigidity of the support member or game unit through the fastened part, and as a result, the pedestal Can be prevented from being damaged.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A12, the pedestal includes a connection side restriction portion that restricts displacement of the connector in the connection direction, and the connection side restriction portion has a cantilever shape. A gaming machine A13.

  According to the gaming machine A13, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A2 to A12, the pedestal includes a connection side regulation portion that regulates displacement of the connector in the connection direction, and the connection side regulation portion is cantilevered. Since it is made into a shape, the connection side regulating portion can be easily elastically deformed. Thereby, the impact at the time of connecting a support side connector and a unit side connector can be absorbed by elastic deformation of a connection side control part, and as a result, damage to a base can be controlled. Further, since the connector can be inclined with respect to the pedestal (a plane orthogonal to the direction of connection) due to the elastic deformation of the connection side restricting portion, for example, the displacement between the support side connector and the unit side connector is Even if the displacement is not absorbed only by displacement of the connector in the direction orthogonal to the connection direction with respect to the pedestal, the displacement can be absorbed by using the elastic deformation of the connection side regulating portion.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A13, the pedestal includes a release-side restriction portion that restricts displacement of the connector in the release direction, and the release-side restriction portion has a cantilever shape. A gaming machine A14.

  According to the gaming machine A14, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines A2 to A13, the pedestal includes a release-side restricting portion that restricts the displacement of the connector in the release direction, and the release-side restricting portion is cantilevered Since it is made into a shape, when the connection between the support side connector and the unit side connector is released, the connector can be held by the release side restricting portion and the connection between both connectors can be reliably released.

  In this case, since the connector can be inclined with respect to the pedestal with respect to the connection direction by elastically deforming the connection side restricting portion, for example, the release direction of the support side connector and the unit side connector and the mounting on the support member The direction in which the gaming unit is displaced from the completion position is not coincident (the direction is shifted), and the connector cannot be absorbed simply by being displaced in the direction orthogonal to the connection direction with respect to the base. However, it is possible to absorb the deviation in the direction.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A14, the elastic piece includes a release-side restricting portion that is formed at an extended tip of the elastic piece and restricts displacement of the connector in the releasing direction.

  According to the gaming machine A15, in addition to the effect exerted by any of the gaming machines A2 to A14, the elastic piece is formed at its extended tip, and includes a release-side regulating portion that regulates the displacement of the connector in the release direction. Therefore, when the connection between the support-side connector and the unit-side connector is released, the connector can be held by the release-side restricting portion, and the connection between both connectors can be reliably released.

  On the other hand, the elastic piece is relatively large and can be elastically deformed. Therefore, in the assembly process of assembling the base and the connector, the base piece and the connector are assembled by elastically deforming the elastic piece and retracting the release side restricting portion. Can be inhibited from being inhibited by the release-side restricting portion. As a result, even when the release-side restricting portion is formed at the extending tip of the elastic piece, it is possible to improve workability when assembling the base and the connector.

  Furthermore, since the elastic piece is elastically deformed, the connector can be inclined with respect to the pedestal with respect to the connection direction. For example, from the release direction of the support side connector and the unit side connector and the mounting completion position on the support member. Even if the game unit is not aligned with the direction in which it is displaced (the direction is shifted) and the connector cannot be absorbed simply by being displaced in the direction perpendicular to the direction of connection with respect to the base It is possible to absorb the deviation in direction.

  In any of the gaming machines A2 to A15, the support member includes a guide surface member that is formed so that a bottom surface of the game unit can be placed and guides the game unit toward a mounting completion position on the support member. A gaming machine A16 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine A16, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines A2 to A15, the support member is formed so that the bottom surface of the gaming unit can be placed, and the gaming unit is directed toward the mounting completion position on the support member. Since the guide surface member for guiding is provided, the game unit can be slid along the guide surface member after being placed on the guide surface member. This makes it easier to accurately displace a relatively heavy gaming unit toward the mounting completion position on the support member, so when starting the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector, It can suppress that it collides and breaks. Further, during the connecting operation of the unit side connector and the support side connector and during the releasing operation of the connection, the gaming unit can be easily displaced with respect to the support member in a certain posture, so that the unit side connector and the support side are supported. It can suppress that an excessive force acts between the side connectors and breaks.

  In the gaming machine A16, the bottom surface of the gaming unit is placed on the guide surface member of the support member, and the connection between the support side connector and the unit side connector can be released. A gaming machine A17.

  According to the gaming machine A17, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A16, the bottom surface of the gaming unit is placed on the guide surface member of the support member, and the connection between the support side connector and the unit side connector is released. Since the game unit is first placed on the guide surface member of the support member, the game unit is slid along the guide surface member to connect the support side connector and the unit side connector. In addition, when the connection between the support-side connector and the unit-side connector is released, the gaming unit can be placed on the guide surface member. As a result, it is possible to improve workability of attaching and removing a relatively heavy game unit to / from the support member and connecting and releasing the support side connector and the unit side connector.

  In a gaming machine comprising a gaming unit on which an electrical component is mounted and a support member that supports the gaming unit, a unit-side connector disposed on the side of the gaming unit facing the support member, and the support member The gaming unit is disposed on the side facing the gaming unit, and is connected to the unit-side connector by being displaced toward the mounting completion position on the support member. And a support-side connector that is disconnected from the unit-side connector when the gaming unit is displaced. At least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is disposed on the game unit or the support member. And a pedestal that is held in a state in which displacement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection is allowed on the pedestal. Gaming machine B1 which comprises Kuta and the initial position in the vertical direction of the connector, wherein the displacement is set above or below the vertical center of the acceptable range.

  According to the gaming machine B1, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the attachment completion position on the support member, the unit-side connector of the game unit is connected to the support-side connector of the support member, while from the attachment completion position on the support member. When the gaming unit is displaced, the connection between the unit side connector of the gaming unit and the support side connector of the support member is released.

  Here, at least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is held in a state in which displacement in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection is allowed on the pedestal disposed on the game unit or the support member. A gaming machine including a connector is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-81818). According to this, even when there is a variation in position between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector at the mounting completion position on the support member, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the base. The position variation can be absorbed, and as a result, the unit-side connector and the support-side connector can be connected in the mounting completion position in the support member. In this case, since a plurality of different types of electrical components are mounted on the gaming unit, it is difficult to arrange them evenly, and the center of gravity of the gaming unit tends to be biased toward the front side or the back side of the gaming unit. There is. Therefore, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the mounting completion position on the support member, the gaming unit tends to be inclined to the front side or the back side (that is, the side where the center of gravity is located). When the gaming unit is inclined to the front side or the back side in this way, the unit side connector is raised or lowered according to the posture, so when connecting the unit side connector and the support side connector There was a problem that the workability of was bad.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the attachment completion position on the support member, the gaming unit is inclined to the front side or the rear side, and the unit side connector is inclined upward or Even when the connector is tilted downward, the initial position of the connector in the vertical direction is set above or below the vertical center in the range in which displacement is allowed. It is easy to make it the same position. As a result, it is possible to improve workability when connecting the unit-side connector and the support-side connector.

  In the gaming machine B1, an electrical connection line extending from the connector is provided, and a posture holding force of the electrical connection line is applied to the connector so that the initial position of the connector in the vertical direction is the displacement. A gaming machine B2 characterized in that it is set above or below the center in the vertical direction within an allowable range.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine B1, the posture holding force of the electrical connection line is applied to the connector, so that the initial position in the vertical direction of the connector is set upward or downward. By reducing the number of parts, the product cost can be reduced accordingly. That is, an elastically deformable elastic piece can be provided on one of the pedestal or the connector, and the initial position of the connector can be set by the elastic piece. In this case, it is necessary to provide an elastic piece separately, Score increases. On the other hand, in the gaming machine B2, since the connector is held at the initial position by using the posture holding force of the electrical connection line, the existing parts can be diverted and there is no need to provide a separate part. In the operation of connecting the support side connector and the unit side connector, when the connector is displaced with respect to the pedestal, the displacement can be allowed by the change in the posture of the electrical connection line.

  Note that the attitude holding force of the electrical connection line means a force (a force to return to the predetermined attitude) in which the electrical connection line maintains a predetermined attitude (initial attitude). For example, when the electrical connection line is arranged in a posture that is deformed from a predetermined posture (initial posture), a force (posture holding force) that causes the electrical connection line to return to the predetermined posture (initial posture) is generated. Then, the force (posture holding force) is applied to the connector. Examples of the electrical connection line include a signal line and a power supply line. The electrical connection line may be formed from only one of the signal line and the power supply line, or may be formed including both.

  In the gaming machine B2, the pedestal includes a contact portion that contacts the electrical connection line.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B2, the pedestal has a contact portion that comes into contact with the electrical connection line, so that the contact portion comes into contact with the electrical connection line at a position closer to the connector. Can do. As a result, the electrical wiring can be deformed into a posture in which the posture holding force of the electrical connection line can be effectively applied to the connector, and as a result, the initial position of the connector can be easily held at an appropriate position. it can. Further, the abutting portion that is close to the connector is configured to abut against the electrical connection line, and allows deformation of the electrical connection line. Therefore, when the connector is displaced with respect to the base, the displacement Can be inhibited.

  In the gaming machine B2 or B3, the gaming unit or the support member includes a holding unit that holds the electrical connection line.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B2 or B3, the gaming unit or the support member includes a holding unit that holds the electrical connection line. Therefore, the electrical connection line is restrained by the holding unit. The length of the electrical connection line to the connector can be kept constant. As a result, since the posture of the electrical connection line can be stabilized, the initial position of the connector can be easily held at an appropriate position.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B4, the support member includes a guide surface member that is formed so that a bottom surface of the game unit can be placed and guides the game unit toward a mounting completion position on the support member. A gaming machine B5 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B1 to B4, the support member is formed so that the bottom surface of the gaming unit can be placed and the gaming unit is directed toward the mounting completion position on the supporting member. Since the guide surface member for guiding is provided, the game unit can be slid along the guide surface member after being placed on the guide surface member. This makes it easier to accurately displace a relatively heavy gaming unit toward the mounting completion position on the support member, so when starting the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector, It can suppress that it collides and breaks. Further, during the connecting operation of the unit side connector and the support side connector and during the releasing operation of the connection, the gaming unit can be easily displaced with respect to the support member in a certain posture, so that the unit side connector and the support side are supported. It can suppress that an excessive force acts between the side connectors and breaks.

  In the gaming machine B5, it is possible to form a state in which the bottom surface of the gaming unit is placed on the guide surface member of the support member and the connection between the support side connector and the unit side connector is released. A gaming machine B6.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B5, the bottom surface of the gaming unit is placed on the guide surface member of the support member, and the connection between the support side connector and the unit side connector is released. Since the game unit is first placed on the guide surface member of the support member, the game unit is slid along the guide surface member to connect the support side connector and the unit side connector. In addition, when the connection between the support-side connector and the unit-side connector is released, the gaming unit can be placed on the guide surface member. As a result, it is possible to improve workability of attaching and removing a relatively heavy game unit to / from the support member and connecting and releasing the support side connector and the unit side connector.

  In a gaming machine comprising a gaming unit on which an electrical component is mounted and a support member that supports the gaming unit, a unit-side connector disposed on the side of the gaming unit facing the support member, and the support member The gaming unit is disposed on the side facing the gaming unit, and is connected to the unit-side connector by being displaced toward the mounting completion position on the support member. And a support-side connector that is disconnected from the unit-side connector when the gaming unit is displaced. At least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is disposed on the game unit or the support member. And a pedestal that is held in a state in which displacement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection is allowed on the pedestal. And the pedestal includes a front wall having an opening, and the connector has a main body formed so as to be able to be inserted into the opening of the front wall, and a first wall projecting from the main body, A second wall portion that is spaced apart from the first wall portion in the direction of the connection and projects from the main body portion, and the main body portion of the connector and the first wall from the front or rear surface of the front wall of the pedestal. After the wall portion is inserted through the opening in the front wall, the connector is assembled with respect to the pedestal by being displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection, and the first wall portion is formed in front of the front wall. Alternatively, one of the second wall portions is disposed, and the other of the first wall portion or the second wall portion is disposed on the back surface of the front wall.

  According to the gaming machine C1, when the gaming unit is displaced toward the attachment completion position on the support member, the unit-side connector of the game unit is connected to the support-side connector of the support member, while from the attachment completion position on the support member. When the gaming unit is displaced, the connection between the unit side connector of the gaming unit and the support side connector of the support member is released.

  Here, at least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is held in a state in which displacement in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection is allowed on the pedestal disposed on the game unit or the support member. A gaming machine including a connector is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-81818). According to this, even when there is a variation in position between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector at the mounting completion position on the support member, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the base. The position variation can be absorbed, and as a result, the unit-side connector and the support-side connector can be connected in the mounting completion position in the support member. However, as in the conventional gaming machine described above, in order to allow the connector to be displaced in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection with respect to the base, the structure becomes complicated and the assembly cost increases. There was a problem.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, since the connector projects the first wall portion and the second wall portion from the main body portion formed so as to be able to be inserted into the opening of the front wall, The assembly of the pedestal and connector is completed by displacing the connector in the direction perpendicular to the direction of connection with respect to the pedestal after inserting the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector from the back into the opening of the front wall. As a result, the assembly cost can be reduced accordingly.

  In this case, since one and the other of the first wall part or the second wall part of the connector (main body part) are arranged on the front and back of the front wall of the pedestal, it is attached toward the attachment completion position on the support member or attached. When displacing the gaming unit from the completion position, the direction of connection or release of the connector (main body) with respect to the pedestal is brought about by contact between the front or back of the pedestal and one or the back of the first wall portion or the second wall portion. Since the displacement in the direction can be restricted, the unit side connector and the support side connector can be reliably connected and released.

In the gaming machine C1, the pedestal or the connector is formed when the connector is formed in one of the pedestal or the connector and the connector is displaced in the first direction with respect to the pedestal in a direction orthogonal to the connection direction. An elastic piece that is elastically deformed in contact with the other of
When assembling the pedestal and the connector, a direction in which the connector is displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection with respect to the pedestal is a second direction opposite to the first direction. A gaming machine C2.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1, when the connector is displaced in the first direction with respect to the pedestal and perpendicular to the direction of connection, it abuts against the other of the pedestal or the connector. Therefore, when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, the two connectors can be prevented from colliding and being damaged.

  In other words, if the displacement of the connector with respect to the base is allowed, the position of the connector with respect to the base becomes unstable, and when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, these two connectors collide and break. There was a problem that there is a risk of doing.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C2, the connector disposition position with respect to the pedestal can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) by the elastic piece, so that when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, the pedestal On the other hand, it is possible to suppress an inadvertent change in the position of the connector. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the arrangement position of the connector with respect to the pedestal, and to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector.

  In this case, when assembling the pedestal and the connector, the direction in which the connector is displaced in the direction orthogonal to the direction of connection with respect to the pedestal is the second direction opposite to the first direction. When the connector (main body part) is displaced in the first direction opposite to the assembly direction, the elastic piece is elastically deformed, and the elastic recovery force of the elastic piece is given to the connector (main body part). Can be applied to the connector (main body part) as a repulsive force that pushes back in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Thereby, it can suppress that a connector (main-body part) falls from the opening in the front wall of a base.

  That is, according to the gaming machine C2, both the means for suppressing the collision at the start of connection between the unit-side connector and the support-side connector and the means for suppressing the connector from dropping from the pedestal are used as the elastic piece. Can be used in combination.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the connector includes an elastic engagement piece that has an engagement portion at the tip and is formed to be elastically deformable. In order to assemble the pedestal and the connector, the front or back surface of the front wall of the pedestal When the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector are inserted through the opening of the front wall, and the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection with respect to the base, the elastic engagement piece The engaging portion is pressed against the front or back surface of the front wall and the elastic engaging piece is elastically deformed, and the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of connection to a predetermined position with respect to the pedestal. Thus, the elastic engagement piece is elastically recovered, and the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece can be locked to the inner edge of the opening of the front wall.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1 or C2, in order to assemble the pedestal and the connector, the main body part and the first wall part of the connector are opened from the front wall of the front wall of the pedestal. When the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the pedestal, the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece is pressed against the front or back surface of the front wall, and the elastic engagement piece is elastically deformed. In addition, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of connection to a predetermined position with respect to the base, whereby the elastic engagement piece is elastically recovered, and the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece is located at the inner edge of the opening of the front wall. Since it can be locked, there is no need to separately operate the elastic engagement piece, and only by displacing the connector (main body) with respect to the base, the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece Lock it to the inner edge to prevent it from coming off. Can. Thereby, it can suppress reliably that a connector (main-body part) falls from the opening in the front wall of a base, aiming at simplification of the structure and assembly process of a base and a connector.

  In the gaming machine C3, when the connector is formed in one of the pedestal or the connector and the connector is displaced in a first direction with respect to the pedestal in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection, the pedestal or the connector The first direction is a direction in which the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the pedestal when the pedestal and the connector are assembled. A gaming machine C4, characterized in that the second direction is a direction opposite to the first direction.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine C3, when the connector is displaced in the first direction with respect to the pedestal, provided with an elastic piece that abuts against the other of the pedestal or the connector and elastically deforms, In order to assemble the pedestal and the connector, the direction in which the connector is displaced relative to the pedestal is the second direction opposite to the first direction. It can maintain reliably using the elastic force of an elastic piece.

  That is, when the connector (main body part) is displaced with respect to the pedestal in the first direction opposite to the direction during assembly, the engaging part of the elastic engaging piece is locked to the inner edge of the opening of the front wall. And, by functioning as a retaining stopper, when the connector (main body part) is prevented from dropping from the opening in the front wall of the pedestal, when a large load is applied to the connector (main body part) in the first direction, The load is applied to the elastic engagement piece, and the elastic engagement piece is elastically deformed, whereby the engagement between the engagement portion of the elastic engagement piece and the inner edge of the opening of the front wall may be released. .

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C4, when the connector (main body portion) is displaced with respect to the base in the first direction that is opposite to the direction at the time of assembly, the elastic piece is elastically deformed. Therefore, the elastic recovery force of the elastic piece can be applied to the connector (main body portion) as a repulsive force that pushes back the connector (main body portion) in the second direction opposite to the first direction. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load in the first direction applied to the elastic engagement piece and to suppress the elastic engagement piece from being elastically deformed. And the inner edge of the opening of the front wall can be made difficult to be released. As a result, the retaining effect of the engaging portion of the elastic engagement piece can be enhanced by the amount that the elastic force of the elastic piece can be used.

  If the displacement of the connector with respect to the base is allowed, the position of the connector with respect to the base becomes unstable, and when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, these two connectors collide and break. There was a problem that there is a risk of doing.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C4, the connector disposition position with respect to the pedestal can be positioned at a predetermined position (initial position) by the elastic piece, so that when the connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector is started, On the other hand, it is possible to suppress an inadvertent change in the position of the connector. As a result, it is possible to stabilize the arrangement position of the connector with respect to the pedestal, and to prevent the two connectors from colliding and being damaged at the start of connection between the unit side connector and the support side connector.

  In the gaming machine C2, the elastic piece includes a restricting portion that is formed at an extended tip of the elastic piece and restricts displacement of the connector in the connecting direction or the releasing direction.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine C2, the elastic piece is formed at the extended tip and includes a regulating portion that regulates the displacement of the connector in the connecting direction or the releasing direction. When the side connector and the unit side connector are connected or released, the connector is held by the release side restricting portion, so that the connection and release of both connectors can be reliably executed.

  On the other hand, since the elastic piece is relatively large and can be elastically deformed, in the assembly process of assembling the base and the connector, the assembly work of the base and the connector is regulated by elastically deforming the elastic piece and retracting the restricting portion. It can suppress being inhibited by the part. As a result, even when the restricting portion is formed at the extending end of the elastic piece, it is possible to improve workability when assembling the base and the connector.

  In particular, according to the gaming machine C5, the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector are inserted into the opening of the front wall from the front or the rear surface of the front wall of the pedestal, and the direction perpendicular to the direction of connection of the connector to the pedestal Because of the structure of assembling the pedestal and the connector by displacing to the front wall, the first wall portion or the second wall portion and the front wall for restricting the displacement in the direction of connection or release by abutting on the first wall portion or the second wall portion ( In other words, it is difficult to ensure a sufficient area between the opening and the portion where the opening is not formed. In this case, the restriction portion is formed by using the tip of the elastic piece, so that the area for restricting the displacement can be increased, and as a result, the support side connector and the unit side connector are connected. The connector can be securely held when the connection is made or the connection is released, and the reliability of the connection and the release of the connection can be improved.

  In the gaming machine C3 or C4, the elastic engagement piece has a base portion connected to the first wall portion or the second wall portion, and when the base and the connector are assembled, the connector is connected to the base. A gaming machine C6 that extends parallel to a direction that is displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of connection.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine C3 or C4, the elastic engagement piece is connected to the first wall portion or the second wall portion, and the pedestal is assembled when the pedestal and the connector are assembled. In contrast, since the connector is extended in parallel with the direction in which the connector is displaced in the direction orthogonal to the connection direction, the extension length of the elastic engagement piece can be efficiently ensured. As a result, it is possible to improve assembly workability of the pedestal and the connector as the deformability of the elastic engagement piece is improved while suppressing an increase in size of the pedestal and the connector.

  A gaming machine K1 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A17, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A17, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A17, B1 to B6, and C1 to C6, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured so that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and many balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
12 Inner frame (support member)
13 Game board unit (game unit)
14 Front frame (front side member)
60b Bottom surface 60b2 Second bottom surface (bottom surface)
75 Wiring holding member (holding part)
300A Game board side connector (unit side connector)
400 pedestal 411 first front plate (part of front wall)
411a, 412a Intermediate front plate (connection side regulating portion, release side regulating portion, stopper means and part of pedestal side stopper means)
411b, 412b Base end side front plate (connection side regulating portion, release side regulating portion)
411c, 412c Front end side front plate (part of connection side regulating portion, stopper means and pedestal side stopper means)
412 2nd front board (a part of front wall)
414,415 Short side wall plate (side wall)
416, 417 Longitudinal side wall plate (side wall)
416a Notch (contact part)
421 First opening (opening)
422 Second opening (opening)
421a, 422a Center opening (part of opening)
421b, 422b Base end side opening (part of opening)
421c, 422c Front end side opening (part of opening)
431 Base end side fixing part (fastened part)
432 Intermediate fixing part (fastened part)
432a Receiving surface 433 Tip side fixing portion (fastened portion)
441 1st base end side elastic piece (elastic piece)
451 First tip side elastic piece (elastic piece)
451c Extension part (release side regulation part, regulation part)
442 Second base end side elastic piece (elastic piece)
452 Second tip side elastic piece (elastic piece)
500 First male connector (connector)
510,610 Housing (main body)
541 Base side front plate (one of the first wall or the second wall)
542 Front side front plate (one of the first wall or the second wall)
543 side front plate (one of the first wall or the second wall)
551 Base end side back plate (the other of the first wall or the second wall)
552 Front side rear plate (the other of the first wall and the second wall)
552b Extension part (elastic engagement piece)
552c engaging portion (a part of the stopper means and the connector side stopper means)
553 side back plate (the other of the first wall or the second wall)
561 Proximal end-side engagement surface (part of stopper means and connector-side stopper means)
562 Tip side engaging surface (part of stopper means and connector side stopper means)
600 2nd male connector (connector)
300B Inner frame side connector (support side connector)
702 Second temporary placement portion (guide surface member)
WH Electrical connection line

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine comprising a gaming unit on which electrical components are mounted and a support member that supports the gaming unit,
A unit-side connector disposed on a side of the gaming unit facing the support member; and a unit-side connector disposed on a side of the support member facing the gaming unit, toward the mounting completion position on the support member. A support-side connector that is connected to the unit-side connector by being displaced, and that is disconnected from the unit-side connector by displacing the gaming unit from a mounting completion position in the support member. Prepared,
At least one of the unit-side connector or the support-side connector is held in a state where a pedestal disposed on the gaming unit or the support member and displacement of the pedestal in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection are allowed. A connector, and
The pedestal includes a front wall having an opening, and the connector includes a main body portion formed so as to be insertable into the opening of the front wall, a first wall portion protruding from the main body portion, and a first wall portion thereof. A second wall portion that is spaced apart in the direction of the connection and projects from the main body portion,
After the main body portion and the first wall portion of the connector are inserted into the opening of the front wall from the front or back of the front wall of the pedestal, the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction with respect to the pedestal. As a result, one of the first wall and the second wall is disposed in front of the front wall, and the other of the first and second walls is disposed on the back of the front wall. A gaming machine characterized in that is arranged. The connector is formed on one of the pedestal or the connector and abuts against the other of the pedestal or the connector when the connector is displaced in the first direction with respect to the pedestal in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection. An elastic piece that is elastically deformed
When assembling the pedestal and the connector, a direction in which the connector is displaced in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection with respect to the pedestal is a second direction opposite to the first direction. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The connector includes an elastic engagement piece that has an engagement portion at a tip thereof and is formed to be elastically deformable. In order to assemble the pedestal and the connector, the connector main body portion and the connector main body portion from the front or rear surface of the front wall of the pedestal. When the first wall portion is inserted through the opening of the front wall and the connector is displaced relative to the pedestal in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the connection, the engaging portion of the elastic engagement piece is the front surface. The elastic engagement piece is elastically deformed by being pressed against the front or back of the wall, and the connector is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the connection to the predetermined position with respect to the pedestal. 3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the piece is elastically recovered, and the engaging portion of the elastic engaging piece can be locked to an inner edge of the opening of the front wall.

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