JP2015221085A - Sterilization device for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sterilization device for game machines capable of continuing its sterilization effect over a long period of time.SOLUTION: A sterilization device 1 for game machines includes ultraviolet ray irradiation parts 23, 23 for radiating ultraviolet ray to an operation part 5 that players operate in a game machine 3. The ultraviolet ray irradiation part 23 may, for example, be configured by a deep-ultraviolet LED. By the sterilization device 1 for game machines configured as above, an irradiation of ultraviolet ray from the ultraviolet ray irradiation parts 23, 23 to the operation part 5 can promote the sterilization of the operation part 5. Accordingly, different from a technique where antibacterial material is applied to the operation part 5 itself, as no decline in the sterilization effect occurs due to the wear and elution of the antibacterial material, a sterilization effect same as an initial state can be continued for a longer period of time.

Description

  The present invention relates to a sterilization apparatus for gaming machines.

  The operation unit operated by the player in the gaming machine is in a state in which various germs are likely to propagate because an unspecified number of players touch it. Therefore, as a countermeasure, a technique for forming a part or all of the operation unit with various antibacterial materials or coating with an antibacterial material has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the technique described in Patent Document 1, a part or all of the operation portion is formed of a photocatalyst-containing material containing a photocatalytic inorganic antibacterial substance.

JP 2000-185138 A

  However, when the surface of the operation unit is coated with an antibacterial material, the antibacterial material coating can be worn each time the operation unit is operated, and thus the sterilization effect is correspondingly reduced. Further, even when the operation part is formed of an antibacterial resin containing an antibacterial material, the antibacterial component on the surface of the operation part can be eluted over time, so that the sterilization effect is correspondingly reduced. That is, with the above-described technique, it has been difficult to maintain the sterilization effect for a long time.

  In view of the above circumstances, it is desirable to provide a sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine that can maintain a sterilization effect over a long period of time.

A sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine described below includes an ultraviolet irradiation unit that irradiates ultraviolet rays with respect to an operation unit operated by a player in the gaming machine.
According to the gaming machine sterilization apparatus configured as described above, the operation unit can be sterilized by irradiating the operation unit with ultraviolet rays from the ultraviolet irradiation unit. Therefore, unlike the technology that applies antibacterial material to the operation part itself, the sterilization effect does not decrease due to wear or elution of the antibacterial material, and it is sterilized equivalent to the initial state for a longer period of time. The effect can be sustained.

  In addition, although the range which a player can touch on an operation part can be an ultraviolet irradiation object range, it is not essential to comprise such an ultraviolet irradiation part from the ultraviolet irradiation part with respect to the whole range. That is, the irradiation target range of only a part of the above-described range may be used, and even in this case, a sterilization effect can be expected in the part of the region.

The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine as described above may further include the following configurations.
First, in the sterilization apparatus for the gaming machine, the ultraviolet irradiation unit may be disposed at a position where the ultraviolet ray can be irradiated to the operation unit from the outside of the operation unit.

  According to the sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine configured as described above, since the ultraviolet rays can be irradiated from the outside of the operation unit, the operation unit is a material having low ultraviolet transmittance (that is, a material that is opaque or low in transparency to ultraviolet rays). )), The outer surface of the operation unit can be sterilized without any problem.

Further, in the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines, the ultraviolet irradiation unit may be disposed at a position where the ultraviolet ray can be irradiated from the inside of the operation unit with respect to the operation unit.
According to the sterilization device for a gaming machine configured as described above, since the ultraviolet irradiation unit is arranged inside the operation unit, it is not necessary to secure the arrangement place of the ultraviolet irradiation unit outside the operation unit. The structure around the operation unit including the sterilization apparatus can be made compact. In addition, when an ultraviolet irradiation part is arrange | positioned inside an operation part, in order to disinfect the outer surface of an operation part, transparent glass or transparent with high tolerance and permeability | transmittance with respect to ultraviolet rays (especially deep ultraviolet rays with high disinfection effect) What is necessary is just to comprise so that an ultraviolet-ray may reach | attain an outer surface of an operation part by forming a part or all of an operation part with resin, or providing the slit and hole which an ultraviolet-ray permeate | transmits. Or you may irradiate an ultraviolet-ray to the intended irradiation target range by reflecting the ultraviolet-ray irradiated from the inside of an operation part outside the operation part.

  In addition, the operation unit includes all operation targets that can be operated by the player on the gaming machine. To give a representative example, for example, a ball game machine (pachinko game) using a game ball as a game medium. In the case of a game machine, an arrange ball game machine, and a game ball game machine), the operation unit may be a handle that is operated when operating a game ball launching device provided in the game machine.

  Alternatively, in the case of a spinning-type gaming machine that uses a game medal as a game medium, the operation unit is operated when rotating the spinning cylinder provided in the gaming machine or when stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder. It may be a button or lever.

  The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine includes a control unit capable of selectively switching the operation state of the ultraviolet irradiation unit between an on state in which ultraviolet rays are irradiated and an off state in which ultraviolet rays are not irradiated. May be.

  According to the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines configured in this way, the control unit switches between the state of irradiating with ultraviolet rays and the state of not irradiating, so that it is easier to operate than a configuration that requires manual on / off operation. can do.

  In the sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine, the control unit switches the ultraviolet irradiation unit to the on state when a predetermined irradiation time has elapsed after switching the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the off state to the on state. It may be configured to execute control for switching from the off state to the off state.

  According to the sterilization device for a gaming machine configured as described above, unlike the configuration in which a manual on / off operation is indispensable, a trouble such as continuing to irradiate ultraviolet rays while forgetting the off operation occurs. Can be prevented or suppressed.

  The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine includes a detection unit capable of detecting the player when there is a player who can operate the operation unit, and the control unit is configured to detect the game by the detection unit. After the player is detected, when the player is no longer detected by the detection unit, control may be performed to switch the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the off state to the on state.

  According to the sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine configured as described above, when a player is detected, irradiation with ultraviolet rays is started after the time when the player is no longer detected. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the player has operated the operation unit, sterilization is immediately performed, and sterilization can be efficiently performed before various germs propagate.

  In the sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine, the control unit may turn on the ultraviolet irradiation unit when the player is detected by the detection unit when the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in the on state. It may be configured to execute control for switching from the state to the off state.

  According to the sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine configured as described above, when a player who can operate the operation unit is detected during the irradiation of ultraviolet rays, the irradiation of the ultraviolet rays is stopped and the player is stopped. Thus, irradiation with ultraviolet rays can be prevented or suppressed.

The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine may further include a display unit that displays that sterilization is being performed when the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in a state of irradiating ultraviolet rays.
According to the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines configured as described above, it is possible to notify the player that the operation unit is being sterilized. Therefore, compared with the case where such a display unit is not provided, it is possible to appeal to the player that the operation unit is hygienically managed by the sterilization apparatus.

The front view which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines of 1st embodiment, a game machine, etc. FIG. (A) is a top view which shows the use condition of the sterilization apparatus for game machines, (B) is a top view which shows the standby state of the sterilization apparatus for game machines. The block diagram which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines, a game machine, etc. FIG. The flowchart of the process performed in the sterilization apparatus for game machines. The front view which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines of 2nd embodiment, a game machine, etc. FIG. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the vertical angle adjustment function of the sterilization device for gaming machines, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the height adjustment function of the sterilization device for gaming machines, (C) is the sterilization device for gaming machines Explanatory drawing which shows the depth position adjustment function of a microbe apparatus. The front view which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines of 3rd embodiment, a game machine, etc. FIG. (A) is a front view showing a sterilization device and gaming machine for gaming machines of the fourth embodiment, (B) is a right side view showing a sterilization device and gaming machine for gaming machines of the fourth embodiment. . (A) is a right side view showing the use state of the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines of the fifth embodiment, (B) is a right side view showing the standby state of the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines of the fifth embodiment. The front view which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines of 6th embodiment, a game machine, etc. FIG. (A) is a front view showing a sterilization device and gaming machine for gaming machines of the seventh embodiment, (B) is a right side view showing a sterilization device and gaming machines for gaming machines of the seventh embodiment. . (A) is a front view showing a sterilization device and gaming machine for gaming machines of the eighth embodiment, (B) is a right side view showing a sterilization device and gaming machines for gaming machines of the eighth embodiment. . The front view which shows the disinfection apparatus for game machines of 9th embodiment, a game machine, etc. FIG. (A) is a front view showing a sterilization apparatus and gaming machine for gaming machines of the tenth embodiment, (B) is a right side view showing a sterilization apparatus and gaming machines for gaming machines of the tenth embodiment. . (A) is a front view showing a sterilization device for gaming machines (standby state) and a gaming machine of the eleventh embodiment, (B) is a sterilization device for gaming machines (standby state) of the eleventh embodiment. ) And a right side view showing a gaming machine and the like. (A) is the front view which shows the sterilization apparatus (use condition) for game machines of 11th embodiment, a game machine, etc., (B) is the sterilization apparatus (game condition) for game machines of 11th embodiment. ) And a right side view showing a gaming machine and the like. (A) is a front view showing a sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine (use state) and a gaming machine according to the twelfth embodiment, and (B) is a sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine (use state) according to the twelfth embodiment. ) And a right side view showing a gaming machine and the like.

Next, the sterilization apparatus for the above gaming machine will be described with reference to an exemplary embodiment.
[1] First embodiment [Configuration of sterilization apparatus for gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, a sterilization apparatus 1 for gaming machines described below is an apparatus capable of performing sterilization processing on a handle 5 provided in the gaming machine 3. The handle 5 is a part that is operated by a player when the game machine 3 launches a game ball. In the present embodiment, a gaming information display device 7 having a calling lamp function and a payout information display function is disposed above the gaming machine 3. Below the gaming machine 3, a ball box mounting table 9 is disposed. The sterilization apparatus 1 is configured separately from the gaming machine 3 and is installed on the upper side of the ball box mounting table 9.

  The sterilization apparatus 1 includes a base 11 fixed to the ball box mounting table 9, and a rotation unit 13 configured to be rotatable about a virtual axis extending in the vertical direction on the upper surface side of the base 11. The arm portion 15 extends from the rotating portion 13, and the hood portion 17 is attached to the upper end of the arm portion 15.

  Among these, the base 11 is provided with a human sensor 21 capable of detecting a player existing in such a position when the player sits on a seat (not shown) on the front side of the gaming machine 3. It has been. In the present embodiment, the human sensor 21 is composed of a pyroelectric infrared sensor.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B), the rotating portion 13 is formed in a disk shape, and is attached to the base 11 so as to be rotatable in a direction that looks circular in plan view. ing. The lower end of the arm part 15 is joined to the turning part 13 at a position deviating from the center of rotation of the turning part 13, and extends obliquely upward and in the centrifugal direction from the joined part.

  The hood portion 17 has a shape corresponding to a part of a cylinder, and is joined to the upper end of the arm portion 15 in a direction that looks like an arc in a plan view. The rotating portion 13, arm portion 15, and hood portion 17 can be rotated integrally, and when these rotate relative to the base portion 11, the use position and the diagram shown in FIG. It is displaced between the standby positions shown in 2 (B).

  Deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 and 23 (corresponding to an example of an ultraviolet irradiation unit in the present specification) are disposed near the center of the hood 17 in the height direction and near both ends in the horizontal direction. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 is an LED that generates ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 250 to 270 nm and having a sterilizing effect. When the hood portion 17 is in the use position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A, the hood portion 17 is disposed at a position opposite to the handle 5, and in this state, the deep ultraviolet LED 23 is not shown in FIG. Ultraviolet rays are irradiated in the irradiation direction indicated by the chain line, and the ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the handle 5.

  In addition to the above configuration, the sterilization apparatus 1 is provided with a control unit 25, a motor 26, external input / output interfaces 27 and 28, and the like, as shown in FIG. The motor 26 is configured to be able to transmit power to the rotating unit 13 via a gear mechanism (not shown). The control unit 25 controls the motor 26 to displace the rotating unit 13 to either the use position or the standby position.

  In addition, as a configuration that cooperates with the sterilization apparatus 1, the gaming machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31, an external input / output interface 33, and the like. The game information display device 7 is provided with a control unit 35, a liquid crystal display device 37, an external input / output interface 39, and the like. The gaming machine 3 and the game information display device 7 have various configurations other than the above-described configurations that are not linked to the sterilization device 1. However, each of this type of gaming machine 3 and game information display device 7 includes Since the configuration provided is well known, the description in this specification is omitted.

  The control unit 31 of the gaming machine 3 outputs an out ball signal and a safe ball signal to an external device via the external input / output interface 33. The out ball signal is a signal that is output every time ten out balls are counted in the gaming machine 3, for example. For example, the safe ball signal is a signal that is output every time 10 safe balls are counted in the gaming machine 3. The control unit 25 of the sterilization apparatus 1 is configured to input the out ball signal and the safe ball signal via the external input / output interface 27.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 25 of the sterilization apparatus 1 uses the above-described out ball signal and safe ball signal when determining whether or not there is a player. Specifically, if either the out ball signal or the safe ball signal is output from the gaming machine 3, it is considered that the gaming machine 3 is in operation. In this case, the player is in front of the gaming machine. Can be estimated to exist. Therefore, the control unit 25 of the sterilization apparatus 1 determines that there is a player if either the out ball signal or the safe ball signal is output from the gaming machine 3 during the process described later.

  Further, the control unit 25 of the sterilization apparatus 1 transmits a message display command and a message deletion command to the game information display apparatus 7 via the external input / output interface 28. The game information display device 7 receives these commands via the external input / output interface 39. The game information display device 7 incorporates a function for displaying a message indicating that the handle 5 is being sterilized on the liquid crystal display device 37 as a function for cooperation with the sterilization device 1. The control unit 25 of the sterilization apparatus 1 can control display and deletion of messages on the liquid crystal display device 37 by transmitting a message display command and a message deletion command.

[Ultraviolet irradiation treatment]
Next, the ultraviolet irradiation process which the control part 25 of the sterilizer 1 performs is demonstrated based on FIG. This ultraviolet irradiation process is a process that is started when the power switch of the sterilization apparatus 1 is turned on, and then repeatedly executed until the power switch of the sterilization apparatus 1 is turned off.

  When the ultraviolet irradiation process is started, the control unit 25 first determines whether or not there is a player (S1). In S <b> 1, the control unit 25 determines whether or not there is a player based on both the detection result by the human sensor 21 and the output signal from the gaming machine 3. Specifically, when a person existing in front of the gaming machine 3 is detected by the human sensor 21, it is determined that there is a player in S1. If either the out ball signal or the safe ball signal is output from the gaming machine 3, it is determined that there is a player in S1.

  These two types of determination are determined based on the OR condition, and if any one of the conditions is satisfied, it is determined that there is a player. In other words, in S1, the person existing in front of the gaming machine 3 is not detected by the human sensor 21, and neither the out ball signal nor the safe ball signal is output from the gaming machine 3. Only in such a case, it is determined that there is no player.

  If it is determined in S1 that there is no player (S1: NO), the process returns to S1, and the determination in S1 is repeated as long as the determination that there is no player continues. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that there is a player (S1: YES), the process proceeds to S2, and the control unit 25 determines whether or not there is a player (S2). The determination condition of S2 is the same as that of S1, and the control unit 25 determines whether or not there is a player based on both the detection result by the human sensor 21 and the output signal from the gaming machine 3.

  Usually, immediately after the transition from S1 to S2 corresponds to immediately after it is determined that there is a player, in S2, it is determined that there is a player. Therefore, in this case (S2: NO), the process returns to S2, and the determination of S2 is repeated as long as the determination that there is a player continues. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2 that there is no player (S2: YES), the process proceeds to S3. Specifically, the human sensor 21 has not detected a person existing in front of the gaming machine 3, and neither the out ball signal nor the safe ball signal has been output from the gaming machine 3. In this case, it is determined in S2 that there is no player, and the process proceeds to S3.

  When proceeding to S3, the control unit 25 sets a timer (S3). Thereby, the time measurement by a timer is started. Subsequently, the control unit 25 turns on the deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 and 23 (S4). Thereby, ultraviolet rays are irradiated toward the handle 5 from the deep UV LEDs 23, 23, and the sterilization process for the handle 5 is performed. In addition, the control unit 25 transmits a message display command to the game information display device 7 via the external input / output interface 28, thereby displaying a disinfecting message on the liquid crystal display device 37 of the game information display device 7. (S5). That is, the control unit 25 transmits a message display command to the game information display device 7, and the control unit 35 of the game information display device 7 that has received the command displays a message during sterilization on the liquid crystal display device 37. Thereby, for example, a message as shown in FIG. 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 37 of the game information display device 7 to appeal to the player that the sterilization process for the handle 5 is being performed. Can do.

  After the sterilization process is started, the control unit 25 determines whether or not there is a player (S6). If it is determined in S6 that there is no player (S6: NO), a predetermined value is set after the timer is set. It is determined whether time has passed (S7). If it is determined in S7 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S7: NO), the process returns to S6. As a result, as long as the negative determination continues in S6 and S7, the determinations in S6 and S7 are repeated alternately.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a player in S6 (S6: YES), or when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed in S7 (S7: YES), the control unit 25 performs deep UV LED 23, 23 is turned off (S8). Thereby, the ultraviolet irradiation from deep ultraviolet LED23,23 is stopped, and the disinfection process with respect to the handle | steering-wheel 5 is complete | finished.

  That is, the sterilization process for the handle 5 is interrupted even before a predetermined time has elapsed if it is determined in S6 that there is a player. If it is determined in S7 that the predetermined time has elapsed, it is considered that sufficient sterilization processing has been performed, and the process is terminated regardless of whether or not there is a player. Note that the determination condition of S7 is the same as S1 and S2, and the control unit 25 determines whether or not there is a player based on both the detection result by the human sensor 21 and the output signal from the gaming machine 3.

  Then, the control unit 25 transmits a message deletion command to the game information display device 7 via the external input / output interface 28, so that the sterilization displayed on the liquid crystal display device 37 of the game information display device 7 is being performed. The message is deleted (S9). That is, the control unit 25 transmits a message deletion command to the game information display device 7, and the control unit 35 of the game information display device 7 that has received the command displays the message being disinfected that was displayed on the liquid crystal display device 37. Erase.

  When S9 is finished in this way, the process returns to S1. It should be noted that immediately after the affirmative determination is made in S6 described above, it is usually determined that there is a player, so when returning to S1, the process continues to S2. On the other hand, immediately after the affirmative determination is made in S7 described above, since it is normally determined that there is no player, when returning to S1, the determination in S1 is repeated until it is determined in S1 that there is a player. It will be. In other words, even when S9 is finished and the process returns to S1, the behavior in terms of whether or not the process proceeds immediately to S2 when the affirmative determination is made at S6 and when the affirmative determination is made at S7. There will be some differences.

[effect]
According to the sterilization apparatus 1 for gaming machines as described above, the handle 5 can be sterilized by irradiating the handle 5 with ultraviolet rays from the deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 and 23. Therefore, unlike the technology in which an antibacterial material is applied to the handle 5 itself, the disinfection effect does not decrease due to wear or elution of the antibacterial material, and the disinfection is equivalent to the initial state over a longer period. The effect can be sustained.

  Moreover, according to the said sterilization apparatus 1, since the ultraviolet-ray can be irradiated from the exterior of the handle 5, even when the handle 5 is formed with a material with low ultraviolet-ray permeability, the outer surface of the handle 5 can be sterilized without any problem. be able to.

  Moreover, according to the said sterilization apparatus 1, since the control part 25 switches the state which irradiates an ultraviolet-ray, and the state which does not irradiate, it can operate easily compared with the structure by which an on / off operation by manpower is essential.

  In particular, in the case of the sterilization apparatus 1, since the ultraviolet irradiation is terminated after a predetermined time by the above-described S 3, S 7, and S 8, unlike the configuration in which the manual on / off operation is indispensable, the off operation is forgotten. It is possible to prevent or suppress the occurrence of troubles such as continuing to irradiate ultraviolet rays.

  In addition, when a player is detected by the above-described S1, S2, and S4, thereafter, irradiation of ultraviolet rays is started after the point when the player is not detected. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the player has operated the handle 5, sterilization is immediately performed, and sterilization can be efficiently performed before various germs propagate.

  Moreover, according to the said sterilization apparatus 1, when the player who can operate the handle | steering-wheel 5 during ultraviolet irradiation is detected by above-mentioned S6 and S8, since irradiation of ultraviolet rays is stopped, On the other hand, irradiation with ultraviolet rays can be prevented or suppressed.

  Furthermore, according to the said sterilization apparatus 1, it can alert | report to a player that the sterilization of the handle | steering-wheel 5 is implemented by above-mentioned S5. Therefore, compared to the case where such a liquid crystal display device 37 is not provided, it is possible to appeal to the player that the handle 5 is hygienically managed by the sterilization device 1.

[Modifications of First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the rotation unit 13 is driven by the motor 26, but the rotation unit 13 may be configured to be manually rotated.

In the first embodiment, it has been described that the two deep ultraviolet LEDs 23, 23 are provided in the hood portion 17. However, how many deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 are provided is arbitrary.
In the first embodiment, the specific shape of the hood portion 17 has been described to be a shape corresponding to a part of a cylinder and the shape of the hood portion 17 to be an arc shape in plan view. However, the shape of the hood portion 17 is also arbitrary. is there. For example, the shape of the hood part 17 may be formed in a hemispherical shape, may be formed on a concave mirror, or may be a shape other than these.

  In the first embodiment, in S1, S2, and S6, whether or not there is a player is determined based on both the detection result of the human sensor 21 and the output signal from the gaming machine 3, Whether or not there is a player may be determined based only on the detection result of the sensor 21. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not there is a player based only on the output signal from the gaming machine 3. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not there is a player using a determination condition different from the output signal from the human sensor 21 or the gaming machine 3.

  For example, when a player sits in a seat in front of the gaming machine, it may be determined that the player is seated by detecting that the player has been seated with a pressure-sensitive sensor incorporated in the seat. Alternatively, it can be determined that there is a player when a card such as a member card or a prepaid card is inserted into a gaming machine or a stand lending machine provided between the gaming machines. These other determination conditions may be used in combination with output signals from the human sensor 21 and the gaming machine 3 described above to determine whether or not there is a player. In addition, when a large number of determination conditions are used, it may be determined that there is a user if some or more of the large number of determination conditions are satisfied.

  In the first embodiment, the message indicating that the sterilization is being performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 37 of the game information display device 7. However, whether or not the message information display device 7 is configured to cooperate with the game information display device 7 is determined. Is optional. That is, when displaying the message indicating that the sterilization is in progress, a display device other than the liquid crystal display device 37 included in the game information display device 7 may be used. The fungus device 1 may include a dedicated display device, or a liquid crystal display device included in the gaming machine 3 may be used if available. Such a display device may not be a liquid crystal display device. For example, a message is described on one of the front and back of a rotatable message plate, and the message is displayed by rotating the front and back. Or a display that can be erased.

[2] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. Since the second and subsequent embodiments have many common parts with the first embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be described in detail, and the common parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals as the first embodiment. The description which overlaps with 1st embodiment is abbreviate | omitted.

  The sterilization apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment is configured such that the hood portion 17 comes to the front of the handle 5, but as shown in FIG. 5, in the sterilization apparatus 41 according to the second embodiment, the hood portion 17 is configured to be disposed on the side surface of the handle 5. Two deep ultraviolet LEDs 23, 23 are arranged on the inner peripheral side of the hood portion 17, and each irradiates ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. .

  Moreover, the sterilization apparatus 41 includes an angle adjustment unit 43 that adjusts the vertical angle (elevation angle) of the hood unit 17 as shown in FIG. 6A, and a hood unit 17 as shown in FIG. 6B. The telescopic rod 45 for adjusting the height position of the hood portion 17 and the slide rail portion 47 configured to be able to change the front-rear position of the hood portion 17 as shown in FIG.

  The sterilization apparatus 41 configured as described above can also perform sterilization processing on the handle 5. Further, with such a sterilization apparatus 41, the vertical angle (elevation angle), height position, and front-rear position of the hood portion 17 are adjusted to the optimum state according to the position of the handle 5 provided in the gaming machine 3. can do.

[3] Third Embodiment As shown in FIG. 7, the sterilization apparatus 51 of the third embodiment can change the left and right positions of the telescopic rod 53 that adjusts the height position of the hood portion 17 and the hood portion 17. And a configured slide rail portion 55. When the hood portion 17 is moved to the left along the slide rail portion 55, the hood portion 17 is disposed at a position surrounding the upper, lower, front, and right sides of the handle 5. In this state, when a deep ultraviolet LED (not shown) at a position facing the handle 5 in the hood portion 17 is turned on, ultraviolet rays can be irradiated from the periphery of the handle 5 toward the handle 5.

[4] Fourth Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the sterilization apparatus 61 of the fourth embodiment is fixed to the ball box mounting table 9. In the first to third embodiments described above, the hood portion 17 is disposed in the vicinity of the handle 5 and the ultraviolet rays are irradiated from the deep ultraviolet LED 23 provided in the hood portion 17. In the embodiment, the hood portion equivalent is abolished, and one deep ultraviolet LED 23 is disposed at a position slightly distant from the first to third embodiments. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 irradiates ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 8A and 8B, and the ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the handle 5.

  Such a sterilization apparatus 61 can also carry out the sterilization process on the handle 5 and does not include the movable mechanism as in the first to third embodiments, so that the structure of the apparatus is made compact accordingly. be able to. Therefore, even if the sterilization apparatus 61 is not moved to the retracted position, it does not interfere with the game.

[5] Fifth Embodiment As shown in FIG. 9A, the sterilization apparatus 71 of the fifth embodiment is a compact one that is configured in substantially the same manner as the sterilization apparatus 61 of the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9 (B), it is configured so that it can be stored in the ball box mounting table 9. That is, the main body 73 of the sterilization apparatus 71 is configured to be rotatable between a use position shown in FIG. 9A and a storage position shown in FIG. 9B. When the main body 73 is in the use position shown in FIG. 9A, the deep ultraviolet LED 23 emits ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. The

  Further, in this sterilization apparatus 71, the human sensor 21 is separated from the main body portion 73 in order to be able to detect a player even when the main body portion 73 is in the storage position shown in FIG. It is attached to the ball box mounting table 9. The main body 73 may be configured to be rotatable between a use position and a storage position by power from a motor or the like, or may be configured to be manually rotatable. Alternatively, it may be a combination of an electric type when rotating from any one to the other between the use position and the storage position and a manual type when rotating from the other to the other.

Such a sterilization apparatus 71 can also perform the sterilization process on the handle 5, and can further prevent the player from getting in the way compared to the fourth embodiment.
[6] Sixth Embodiment As shown in FIG. 10, the sterilization apparatus 81 of the sixth embodiment is fixed to the ball box mounting table 9 similarly to the sterilization apparatus 61 of the fourth embodiment. However, it has two deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 and 23. These two deep ultraviolet LEDs 23 and 23 irradiate ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

Such a sterilization apparatus 81 can also perform sterilization processing on the handle 5, and can irradiate ultraviolet rays over a wider range than in the fourth embodiment.
[7] Seventh Embodiment As shown in FIG. 11 (A) and FIG. 11 (B), the sterilization apparatus 91 of the seventh embodiment differs from the first to sixth embodiments in that the gaming machine 3 Is incorporated as part of Specifically, the deep ultraviolet LED 23 is incorporated in the vicinity of the lower right of the upper plate 93 provided in the gaming machine 3. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 is configured to irradiate ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 11A and 11B and irradiate the handle 5 with the ultraviolet rays.

  Further, as is well known, in this type of gaming machine 3, the touch of the player with the handle 5 is detected by a capacitive touch sensor (not shown). For this reason, in this embodiment, when the touch sensor detects that the player has touched the handle 5, it is determined that there is a player. Thereby, a player can be detected without arranging the above-described human sensor 21. Further, during the ultraviolet irradiation, a message indicating that the handle 5 is being sterilized is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 95 provided in the gaming machine 3 as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display device 95 is a display device that performs various displays related to the game during the game on the gaming machine 3, and such a display device is also used for displaying a message during sterilization.

  Such a sterilization apparatus 91 can also perform sterilization processing on the handle 5. In addition, unlike the first to sixth embodiments, it is not necessary to secure a place for installing the sterilization apparatus separately from the gaming machine 3, so a sterilization apparatus separate from the gaming machine 3 is installed. It is suitable when it is difficult to do.

[8] Eighth Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), the sterilization apparatus 101 of the eighth embodiment is also incorporated as a part of the gaming machine 3 as in the seventh embodiment. Yes. However, in the sterilization apparatus 101, a deep ultraviolet LED 23 is incorporated at the right end of the lower plate 103 provided in the gaming machine 3. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 is configured to irradiate ultraviolet rays in the irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 12A and 12B and irradiate the handle 5 with the ultraviolet rays.

Such a sterilization apparatus 101 can perform sterilization processing on the handle 5 and is suitable when it is difficult to install a sterilization apparatus separate from the gaming machine 3.
[9] Ninth Embodiment As shown in FIG. 13, the sterilization apparatus 111 according to the ninth embodiment is also incorporated as a part of the gaming machine 3 as in the seventh and eighth embodiments. In the case of the ninth embodiment, the gaming machine 3 includes a resin component 113 in which an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion are integrally formed. A recess 115 is formed in a portion of the resin component 113 facing the handle 5. Two deep ultraviolet LEDs 23, 23 are incorporated inside the recess 115, and are configured to irradiate the handle 5 with ultraviolet rays therefrom.

Such a sterilization apparatus 111 can perform sterilization processing on the handle 5 and is suitable when it is difficult to install a sterilization apparatus separate from the gaming machine 3.
[10] Tenth Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), the sterilization apparatus 121 of the tenth embodiment is similar to the seventh, eighth, and ninth embodiments. Built in as part. In the case of the tenth embodiment, four deep ultraviolet LEDs 23, 23, 23, 23 are incorporated in the handle 5. Each deep ultraviolet LED 23, 23, 23, 23 irradiates ultraviolet rays obliquely rearward from a position closer to the front inside the handle 5 as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. In the handle 5, the portion irradiated with ultraviolet rays is formed of a material having high ultraviolet transparency, and is configured such that the ultraviolet rays reach the outer surface of the handle 5.

Such a sterilization apparatus 121 can perform the sterilization process on the handle 5 and is suitable when it is difficult to install a sterilization apparatus separate from the gaming machine 3.
[11] Eleventh Embodiment In the first to tenth embodiments described above, the gaming machine 3 has a configuration as a ball game machine, but FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 15 (B). As shown in FIG. 1, the sterilization apparatus 131 of the eleventh embodiment is incorporated as a part of a gaming machine 133 having a configuration as a spinning-type gaming machine. In this gaming machine 133, stop buttons 135, 135, 135 that are operated when stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder are disposed on an operation block 137 that is rotatably provided.

  The operation block 137 is rotatable between the use position shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B and the use position shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, and the operation block 137 is used. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 is incorporated at a position where the stop buttons 135, 135, 135 face when rotated to the position. The deep ultraviolet LED 23 is configured to irradiate ultraviolet rays in an irradiation direction indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 16A and 16B, and to irradiate the stop buttons 135, 135, and 135 with the ultraviolet rays. ing.

  Further, on the operation block 137, a message display portion 139 is provided at a location exposed to the front side of the gaming machine 133 when the operation block 137 is rotated to the use position. The message display 139 is affixed with a decorative sticker stating that “stop button sterilization is in progress”, thereby informing the player that the sterilization process for the stop buttons 135, 135, 135 is being performed. It is configured to appeal. In other words, the message indicating that the sterilization process is being performed may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like as exemplified in the above-described embodiment. It may be configured so that the user can be notified by causing the display object to appear and disappear.

[12] Twelfth Embodiment In the eleventh embodiment, the operation block 137 is provided with stop buttons 135, 135, 135, but the sterilization apparatus 141 of the twelfth embodiment is shown in FIG. As in the gaming machine 133 shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the start lever 143 is also provided on the rotatable operation block 137, and the start lever 143 can be sterilized together with the stop buttons 135, 135, 135. It is configured as follows.

[13] Other Embodiments While the sterilization apparatus for gaming machines has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments. The present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, a sterilization apparatus that is separate from the ball game machine, a sterilization apparatus that is configured integrally with the ball game machine, and a sterilization apparatus that is configured integrally with the revolving game machine However, it is a matter of course that the spinning machine may also be configured as a sterilization device separate from the spinning machine.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, any part that is electrically operated may be manually operated. Further, in each of the above embodiments, the description has been made only for the configuration necessary as a sterilization apparatus, but other configurations are arbitrarily attached as long as the configuration as a sterilization apparatus is not impaired. Of course it is good. For example, lamps for decoration or various effects, an audio output unit, a video output unit, and the like may be provided.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Disinfection apparatus, 3 ... Game machine, 5 ... Handle, 7 ... Game information display apparatus, 9 ... Ball box mounting base, 11 ... Base part, 13 ... Turning part, 15 ... Arm part, 17 ... Hood part, 21 ... Human sensor 23 ... Deep UV LED 25 ... Control part 26 ... Motor 27, 28 ... External input / output interface 28 ... External input / output interface 31 ... Control part 33 ... External input / output interface 35 ... Control unit, 37 ... Liquid crystal display device, 39 ... External input / output interface, 41 ... Disinfection device, 43 ... Angle adjustment unit, 45 ... Telescopic rod, 47 ... Slide rail unit, 51 ... Disinfection device, 53 ... Telescopic rod, 55 ... Slide rail part, 61 ... Disinfection device, 71 ... Disinfection device, 73 ... Main body part, 81 ... Disinfection device, 91 ... Disinfection device, 93 ... Upper plate, 95 ... Liquid crystal display device, 101 ... Disinfection , 103 ... lower plate, 111 ... sterilization device, 113 ... resin part, 115 ... recess, 121 ... sterilization device, 131 ... sterilization device, 133 ... gaming machine, 135 ... stop button, 137 ... operation block, 139 ... message display unit, 141 ... sterilization device, 143 ... start lever.

Claims (10)

A sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine, comprising an ultraviolet irradiation unit that irradiates an operation unit operated by a player in the gaming machine with ultraviolet rays. The disinfection device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet irradiation unit is disposed at a position where the ultraviolet ray can be irradiated from the outside of the operation unit with respect to the operation unit. The sterilization apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ultraviolet irradiation unit is disposed at a position where ultraviolet rays can be irradiated from the inside of the operation unit to the operation unit. The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the operation unit is a handle that is operated when a game ball launching device provided in the gaming machine is operated. . The said operation part is a button or a lever operated when rotating the spinning cylinder provided in the said gaming machine, or when stopping the rotation of the said spinning cylinder. The sterilization apparatus for gaming machines as described in 1. The control part which can selectively switch the operating state of the said ultraviolet irradiation part to either the ON state which irradiates an ultraviolet-ray, or the OFF state which does not irradiate an ultraviolet-ray is provided. The sterilization apparatus for game machines as described. The control unit performs control to switch the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the on state to the off state when a predetermined irradiation time has elapsed after switching the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the off state to the on state. A sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 6, which is configured. When there is a player who can operate the operation unit, a detection unit capable of detecting the player is provided,
The control unit performs control to switch the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the off state to the on state when the player is no longer detected by the detection unit after the detection of the player by the detection unit. The sterilization apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 6 or claim 7 configured. When the player is detected by the detection unit when the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in the on state, the control unit performs control to switch the ultraviolet irradiation unit from the on state to the off state. The disinfection device for a gaming machine according to claim 8. The sterilization apparatus for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a display unit that displays that sterilization is being performed when the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in a state of irradiating ultraviolet rays. .

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