JP2016047437A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a pressing member from being removed from a button base.SOLUTION: A button unit 14 includes a button base 301, a pressing member 303, and a pull-out prevention screw 601. The pressing member 303 has a hollow cylinder part 371 slidably housed in the button base 301. On the cylinder part 371, an insertion window 390a through which a shaft part 601b of the pull-out prevention screw 601 is inserted is formed. The pull-out prevention screw 601 is made of a countersunk head screw having a head part 601a whose one face is flat, the shaft part 601b crossing the sliding direction of the pressing member 303, and being inserted into a cylinder hole of the cylinder part 371 from the insertion window 390a beyond the center axis X1 of the cylinder part 371.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

  Generally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine includes a button unit that receives a player's operation on a front door disposed on the front surface. Further, in recent years, there has been known a fraudulent act in which a button unit provided on the front door is removed to form a route for entering the inside of the gaming machine and this route is used.

  In order to prevent such illegal acts, for example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, after the button unit is attached to the front door using the locking claws, the locking for preventing the unplugging from the back surface of the front door is performed. The member is attached to the button unit. According to the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the button unit cannot be removed unless the locking member is removed from the back surface of the front door, the button unit is reliably prevented from being removed from the front door. Can do.

JP 2012-245279 A

  However, the button unit is provided with a pressing member that is slidably supported by the button base and that is pressed by the player. Therefore, in order to form the path | route which penetrate | invades into the inside of a game machine, there existed a problem that a press member was removed from a button base.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the pressing member from being detached from the button base in consideration of the actual situation in the above-described conventional technology.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object of the present invention, a gaming machine of the present invention is a button unit (for example, a MAX bet button described below) attached to a mounting hole of a gaming machine body (for example, a door body 9b described later). 14).
The button unit includes a pressing member (for example, a pressing member 303 described later) pressed by a player, a button base (for example, a button base 301 described later) that slidably supports the pressing member, and the button base side. An extraction prevention screw (for example, an extraction prevention screw 601 described later), which is screwed into the peripheral portion and the shaft portion is inserted into the pressing member, is provided.
The pressing member includes a hollow cylindrical portion (for example, a cylindrical portion 371 described later) that is slidably accommodated in the button base, and a pressing portion (for example, a pressing portion described later) that closes one axial opening of the cylindrical portion. Part 372). The tube portion is formed with an insertion window (for example, an insertion window 390a described later) through which the shaft portion of the extraction preventing screw is inserted. In the extraction preventing screw, a shaft portion (for example, a shaft portion 601b described later) intersects the sliding direction of the pressing member. Further, the button base has a screwing hole (for example, a screwing hole 318 described later) into which the extraction preventing screw is screwed.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, the shaft portion of the extraction preventing screw intersects the sliding direction of the pressing member and is inserted into the cylindrical hole of the cylindrical portion, so that the pressing member comes out of the button unit. Can be prevented.

  The button unit includes a band (for example, a band 305a described later) wound around the button base. The band covers at least a part of the head of the extraction preventing screw.

  Thus, since at least a part of the head of the extraction preventing screw is covered by the band, the tool cannot be inserted into the head of the extraction preventing screw unless the band is cut. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented more reliably. Further, when the extraction preventing screw is removed, a trace that the band is cut remains.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the pressing member from being detached from the button base. Furthermore, even if the pressing member can be removed, the trace can be left.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a front view which shows the back surface side of the front door in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the sub relay board | substrate cover in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the sub control board case and sub relay board | substrate cover in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the sub relay board | substrate cover in the gaming machine of one implementation of this invention from the back side. It is sectional drawing which shows the sub control board case and sub relay board | substrate cover in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the sub relay board | substrate cover and sub relay board | substrate in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the sub relay board cover and sub relay board in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the harness hook cover in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the harness hook unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the harness hook unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the harness hook cover in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the door relay board | substrate case in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the door relay board | substrate and door relay board | substrate case in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the upper case member from the door relay board | substrate case in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the door relay board | substrate case in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the MAX bet button in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the press member and button base of the MAX bet button in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the press member and button base of the MAX bet button in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment method of the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment method of the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the attachment state of the MAX bet button in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

  A pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second type special character, and a middle bonus (MB) that continuously activates CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the display device. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge 200 (see FIG. 3) so as to be opened and closed. The hinge 200 is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display unit 11a including the display window 4 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The display window 4 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display window 4 is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and is provided at a position closer to the player (player side) than the three reels. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 stops, the display window 4 displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. The size is set as possible. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is arranged so as to overlap the display unit 11a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and includes a decorative frame 101 having three panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c that expose the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a decorative frame 101. Protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c for closing the panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c of the frame 101 are provided.

  The decorative frame 101 includes a partition piece 112 that partitions the panel opening 101a and the panel opening 101b, and a partition piece 113 that partitions the panel opening 101b and the panel opening 101c. The three panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c are partitioned by the partition pieces 112 and 113 so as to be lined up and down. Panel openings 101 a and 101 c of the decorative frame 101 expose the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the panel opening 101b of the decorative frame 101 exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 22. The lamp group 22 includes, for example, the lamps 22a and 22b in FIG. The lamp group 22 includes LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect.

  The protective cover 102 a closes the panel opening 101 a of the decorative frame 101. The protective cover 102b closes the panel opening 101b of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102c closes the panel opening 101c. These protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c are formed in a plate shape with, for example, a transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the liquid crystal display device 11 through the protective covers 102a and 102c, and can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the protective cover 102b. it can.

  Further, the decorative frame 101 is provided with first speaker holes 20L and 20R. The first speaker holes 20L and 20R are provided to output sound effects and sounds corresponding to the contents of the effects.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot slot 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside. The detailed configuration of the MAX bet button 14 will be described later.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 5) made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 6 digitally stores information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). indicate.

  At the lower part of the door main body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, second speaker holes 21L, 21R, and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 34 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. The speaker holes 21L and 21R are provided for outputting sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the effects.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 2b is opened, and the structure on the back side of the front door 2b and the internal structure of the cabinet 2a are shown. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main control board 31 (see FIG. 5) constituting a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot 1 and the flow between the operations such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of the presence or absence of winning. is there. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center inside the cabinet 2a. Stepping motors are connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a setting key type switch 32 and an external concentration terminal plate 33 (see FIG. 5) are disposed on the right side of the right reel 3R. The setting key type switch 32 is used when changing or confirming the setting of the pachislot 1.
The external concentrated terminal plate 33 is attached to the side plate of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 33 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 2a, there is provided a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper device) 34 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. The hopper device 34 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 34 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 (see FIG. 2).

  When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a medal auxiliary store 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper device 34 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 34. Further, when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a power supply device 36 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachislot machine 1. The power supply device 36 includes a power switch 36a and a power supply board 36b (see FIG. 5).

  Further, a sub speaker 37 is disposed between the hopper device 34 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a sub control board case 42 that houses the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 5) is disposed on the upper side of the back surface of the front door 2 b. The sub control board 41 faces the main control board inside the cabinet 2a through the sub control board case 42. And the sub control board 41 comprises the sub control circuit 81 (refer FIG. 7). The sub-control circuit 81 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 81 will be described later.

  When the front door 2b is viewed from the rear side, a sub-relay board cover 121 is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 42 so as to cover one surface of the board on which the electronic components on the sub-relay board 43 (see FIG. 5) are mounted. It is installed. The detailed configuration of the sub-relay board cover 121 will be described later.

  The sub relay board 43 is a board that relays the wiring between the sub control board 41 and a board disposed around the sub control board 41. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 41, LED board 45A, 45B, 45C mentioned later and the sound I / O board | substrate 46 are mentioned. The sub-relay board is provided with an optical connector 43c into which an optical cable is inserted (see FIG. 9). The sub-relay board 43 is connected to various boards via an optical cable.

  The LED board 45A is disposed above the sub control board case 42 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. The LED board 45B is disposed on the left side of the sub-control board case 42 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b, and the LED board 45C is disposed on the right side of the sub-relay board 43. . These LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C display a blinking pattern in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 81 (see FIG. 7).

  The sound I / O substrate 46 is disposed at the center (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) on the back surface of the front door 2b. The sound I / O board 46 outputs sound to speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R described later. A gaming operation display board 47 is disposed below the sound I / O board 46.

  Upper speakers 48L and 48R are disposed on the left and right sides of the sound I / O board 46 and the game operation display board 47, respectively. Lower speakers 49L and 49R are disposed on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 2b. The upper speakers 48L and 48R are opposed to the first speaker holes 20L and 20R, respectively, and the lower speakers 49L and 49R are opposed to the second speaker holes 21L and 21R, respectively.

  A selector 51 and a door open / close monitoring switch 52 are arranged between the upper speaker 48R and the lower speaker 49R. The selector 51 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material and shape are appropriate, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 13 to the hopper device 34. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 51.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 52 is disposed on the left side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 52 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b.

  A door relay board case 151 that houses a door relay board 53 (see FIG. 19) is disposed on the right side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door relay board 53 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 31 (see FIG. 5) and various buttons and switches, the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 5), the game operation display board 47, and the selector 51. is there. The door relay substrate 53 is connected to various substrates via optical cables, connection connectors, and various wirings (harnesses). Examples of the various buttons and switches include the MAX bet button 14, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, a BET switch 55 and a start switch 57 described later. The detailed configuration of the door relay board case 151 will be described later.

  A 24h door open / close monitoring unit 54 is disposed below the door relay board case 151. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 stores the opening / closing history of the front door 2b. When the front door 2b is opened or when the selector 51 is removed, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control circuit 81).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of harness hooks 181 that bundle and hold various harnesses (wirings) are provided on the back surface of the front door 2b. The harness hook 181 is molded integrally with the base member 9a that constitutes the door body 9. Furthermore, a harness hook unit 180 (see FIG. 14) disposed between the door relay board case 151 and the sound I / O board 46 and at a position facing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R (see FIG. 2), It is covered with a harness hook cover 190. The detailed configuration of the harness hook 181 and the harness hook cover 190 will be described later.

<Control system for pachislot>
Next, a control system provided in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachi-slot 1.

The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control board 31 disposed in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 41 disposed in the front door 2b.
Connected to the main control board 31 are a key switch 32 for setting, an external concentration terminal board 33, a hopper device 34, a reel relay terminal board 38, a power supply board 36b of the power supply device 36, and a medal auxiliary box switch 39. Has been. Since the setting key type switch 32, the external concentration terminal board 33, and the hopper device 34 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  A power switch 36 a and a power plug 36 c are connected to the power supply board 36 b of the power supply device 36. The power plug 36c and the cord connecting the power plug 36c and the power board 36b are drawn out from a through hole (not shown) provided in the back surface of the cabinet 2a. Then, the power plug 36 c is inserted into an insertion port of a power outlet provided outside the pachislot 1.

  The reel relay terminal plate 38 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 38 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 31 to the stepping motor.

  The medal auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is provided in the medal auxiliary warehouse 35. This medal auxiliary box switch 39 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary box 35 is full of medals.

  The main control board 31 is connected to the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, the game operation display board 47, the BET switch 55, the settlement switch 56, the start switch 57, the stop switch board 58, and the sub-switch via the door relay board 53. A relay board 43 is connected. Since the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, and the game operation display board 47 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The BET switch 55 detects that the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 56 detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. The start switch 57 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch substrate 58 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 58 is provided with a stop switch. This stop switch detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  A 7-segment display 6 and an LED 59 are connected to the game operation display board 47. The game operation display board 47 causes the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of inserted medals. The LED 59 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a re-game.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 31 via the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. LED board 45A, 45B, 45C, sound I / O board 46, and 24h door open / close monitoring unit 54 are connected to the sub control board 41 through a sub relay board 43. Since these LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C, the sound I / O board 46, and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 have been described above, their descriptions are omitted.

In addition, a ROM cartridge substrate 61 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are connected to the sub control substrate 41. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are accommodated in the sub control board case 42 together with the sub control board 41.
The ROM cartridge substrate 61 is a substrate for managing production images (videos), sound, LED substrates 45A, 45B, and 45C and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 62 is a substrate that relays the wiring between the sub control substrate 41 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 71 constituted by the main control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 72 installed on the main control board 31 as a main component. The microcomputer 72 includes a main CPU 73, a main ROM 74, and a main RAM 75.

  The main ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 73, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 81, and the like. The main RAM 75 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  The main CPU 73 is connected with a clock pulse generation circuit 76, a frequency divider 77, a random number generator 78 and a sampling circuit 79. The clock pulse generation circuit 76 and the frequency divider 77 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 73 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 78 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 79 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 73 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 73 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 75. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 75 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 81 configured by the sub control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub-control circuit 81 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The sub control circuit 81 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 81 basically includes a sub CPU 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86.

  The sub CPU 82 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 61 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 82 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) Is included. Further, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 5) based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp group 22, speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, A voice control task for controlling the output of sound by 49R is included.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video. Also included are a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like.

  The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub CPU 82, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video in accordance with the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and cause the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the created video.

  Further, the sub CPU 82 causes the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R to output sounds such as BGM in accordance with the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 82 controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp group 22 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of sub-relay board and sub-relay board cover>
Next, the configuration of the sub relay board 43 and the sub relay board cover 121 will be described with reference to FIGS.
8 is a perspective view showing a state where the sub-relay board cover 121 is removed, FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state where the sub-relay board cover 121 is attached, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the sub-relay board cover 121. is there. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the sub control board case 42 and the sub relay board cover 121. FIGS. 12 and 13 are cross sections showing the sub relay board 43 and the sub relay board cover 121. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sub-relay board 43 is provided with a sub-control board connector 43a, a volume switch 43b, an optical connector 43c to which an optical cable is connected, and a connector (not shown). The sub-control board connection connector 43a is disposed on one side of the sub-relay board 43, that is, on the sub-control board case 42 side, and the connector (not shown) is disposed on the other side of the sub-relay board 43, that is, on the LED board 45B side. Yes. The sub relay board 43 and the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 5) are connected via the sub control board connector 43a. Further, the sub control board 41 is connected by sliding substantially parallel to one surface of the sub relay board 43. As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-relay board 43 is placed on the base member 9 a constituting the door body 9 and is arranged in the vicinity of the hinge 200.

  Further, the volume switch 43b and the optical connector 43c are disposed between the sub control board connection connector 43a and the connector (not shown) in the sub relay board 43. The connection direction of the optical connector 43 c is in a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate plane of the sub-relay substrate 43. Therefore, in this example, the optical cable is connected from a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate plane of the sub-relay substrate 43.

  Further, one surface of the sub-relay board 43 on the side of the optical connector 43c and the volume switch 43b is covered with a sub-relay board case 131. The sub-relay board case 131 is provided with a switch opening 132 that exposes the volume switch 43b to the outside and a connector opening 133 that exposes the optical connector 43c to the outside. The connector opening 133 is opened in a substantially square shape. A cover piece 133 a (see FIG. 12) is formed on one side farthest from the switch opening 132 among the four sides forming the connector opening 133. The cover piece 133a protrudes from the plane of the sub relay board case 131 in a direction away from the sub relay board 43. The sub-relay board case 131 has a fixing boss hole 134 and a cap press-fit hole 135 into which the sealing cap 146 (see FIG. 9) is press-fitted.

  Further, on the other side of the sub-relay board 43, a sub-relay board sheet 141 is disposed so as to close the opening on the LED board 45B side of the sub-relay board case 131. The sub-relay substrate sheet 141 includes a substantially rectangular flat surface portion 141a, a side surface portion 141b extending substantially vertically from one side in the short side direction of the flat surface portion 141a, and a substantially vertical surface from one side in the longitudinal direction of the flat surface portion 141a. And a continuous upper surface portion 141c. The flat portion 141a has a notch 141d at a position corresponding to the optical connector 43c when the sub-relay substrate sheet 141 is disposed. When the sub-relay board sheet 141 is disposed, the upper surface portion 141c has a gap on the hinge 200 side between the sub-relay board 43 and the sub-relay board case 131 and a part on the hinge 200 side between the sub-relay board 43 and the base member 9a. cover.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub relay board cover 121 is attached to the sub relay board case 131 so as to cover a part of the flat portion 141 a of the sub relay board sheet 141 and the sub relay board case 131. . 9 and 10, the sub-relay board cover 121 includes a main surface portion 122, a connection cover surface portion 123, a connector guide portion 124, a step surface portion 125, a side wall portion 126, three cover pieces 127a, 127b, 127c.

  The main surface portion 122 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape and covers a part of the flat portion 141 a of the sub relay board case 131 and the sub relay board sheet 141. A connection cover surface portion 123 that is continuous from the main surface portion 122 with a predetermined step is provided on one side of the main surface portion 122 in the short direction. The connection cover surface portion 123 is formed substantially parallel to the main surface portion 122.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, when the sub-relay board cover 121 is attached to the sub-relay board case 131, the connection cover surface portion 123 is a sub-control board connection connector that connects the sub-control board 41 and the sub-relay board 43. 43a is disposed opposite to 43a. The connection cover surface portion 123 covers the gap between the sub control board 41 and the sub relay board 43. As a result, it is possible to prevent a special instrument or wire from entering the gap between the sub-control board 41 and the sub-relay board 43 or the sub-control board connector 43a, thereby preventing an illegal act. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the connector guide portion 124 is disposed on one side in the longitudinal direction of the main surface portion 122 and on the other side in the lateral direction. The connector guide part 124 is formed in a hollow vertically long dome shape. The connector guide portion 124 bulges from the main surface portion 122 in the direction opposite to the connection cover surface portion 123.

  The connector guide portion 124 includes a first guide surface 124a, a second guide surface 124b continuous with the first guide surface 124a, a third guide surface 124c continuous with the second guide surface 124b, It has two opposing surfaces 124e and 124f. The second guide surface 124b is curved, and the first guide surface 124a and the third guide surface 124c face each other. The first facing surface 124e is substantially perpendicular to the first guide surface 124a, the second guide surface 124b, and the third guide surface 124c. The second opposing surface 124f opposes the first opposing surface 124e, and is substantially perpendicular to the first guide surface 124a, the second guide surface 124b, and the third guide surface 124c. Furthermore, a recess 124g that is recessed toward the first facing surface 124e is formed on the second facing surface 124f.

  An insertion portion 124d is formed at the end of the third guide surface 124c opposite to the second guide surface 124b. The insertion portion 124d is formed by cutting out the end portion of the third guide surface 124c opposite to the second guide surface 124b into a substantially U shape. Furthermore, a protrusion 124h is formed between the third guide surface 124c and the insertion portion 124d. The protrusion 124h protrudes from the third guide surface 124c in the direction opposite to the first guide surface 124a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the connector guide portion 124 is disposed at a position facing the optical connector 43 c on the sub relay board 43 when the sub relay board cover 121 is attached to the sub relay board case 131. The The connector guide portion 124 covers the optical connector 43c in the sub-relay substrate 43 and the optical cable connected to the optical connector 43c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the first guide surface 124a guides the optical cable L1 connected to the optical connector 43c in a substantially linear shape in a direction substantially perpendicular to the substrate plane of the sub-relay substrate 43. To do. The second guide surface 124b guides the optical cable L1 by gently bending it. The third guide surface 124c is configured so that the optical cable L1 guided by the second guide surface 124b is substantially perpendicular to the substrate plane of the sub-relay substrate 43, like the first guide surface 124a. Guide in a straight line. Further, the optical cable L1 guided by the first guide surface 124a, the second guide surface 124b, and the third guide surface 124c is inserted through the insertion portion 124d. The optical cable L1 is drawn from the one surface side of the third guide surface 124c facing the first guide surface 124a to the other surface side opposite to the first guide surface 124a. As a result, the optical cable L1 connected to the optical connector 43c (see FIG. 8) is pulled out from the sub-relay board cover 121 to the area covered by the sub-relay board sheet 141 as shown in FIG.

  Further, the three cover pieces 127 a, 127 b, 127 c are formed continuously with the connector guide portion 124. The first cover piece 127a is continuous with the first guide surface 124a, the second cover piece 127b is continuous with the first facing surface 124e, and the third cover piece 127c is connected with the second facing surface 124f. It is continuous. The three cover pieces 127 a protrude from the main surface portion 122 in a direction substantially opposite to the connector guide portion 124 in a direction perpendicular to the main surface portion 122. The three cover pieces 127a, 127b, and 127c are formed in a substantially U-shape.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the sub-relay board cover 121 is attached to the sub-relay board case 131, the three cover pieces 127 a, 127 b, 127 c have the cover pieces 133 a in the connector opening 133 of the sub-relay board case 131. Arranged on the remaining three sides excluding the provided one side. Accordingly, the optical connector 43c of the sub-relay board 43 is connected to the optical cable by the cover piece 133a of the sub-relay board case 131 and the three cover pieces 127a (see FIG. 10), 127b, 127c of the sub-relay board cover 121. Other faces except for are surrounded.

  The optical connector 43 c is covered by the connector guide portion 124. Thereby, it can prevent that a special instrument and a wire penetrate | invade into the optical connector 43c, and it becomes possible to prevent an illegal act. In order to enter the optical connector 43c through the optical cable L1, it is necessary to pass through the curved second guide surface 124b. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the instrument or wire to reach the connection portion of the optical cable L1, and it is possible to prevent illegal acts more reliably.

  The optical connector 43 c is surrounded not only by the connector guide portion 124 but also by the cover piece 133 a of the sub-relay board case 131 and the three cover pieces 127 a, 127 b, 127 c of the sub-relay board cover 121. Therefore, even if an instrument or a wire is inserted through the gap between the sub-relay board sheet 141 and the sub-relay board cover 121, the cover piece 133a of the sub-relay board case 131 and the three cover pieces 127a, 127b, It abuts on 127c. Thereby, the penetration | invasion to the optical connector 43c can be prevented more reliably, and an unauthorized act can be prevented.

  Further, the insertion portion 124d through which the optical cable L1 is passed is disposed in an area covered by the sub-relay board sheet 141. Further, a protrusion 124h is provided in the vicinity of the insertion portion 124d. Therefore, the instrument and the wire come into contact with the sub-relay board sheet 141 and the protrusion 124h. Therefore, it is difficult to allow an instrument or wire for performing an illegal act to enter the sub-relay board cover 121 from the insertion portion 124d, and the illegal act can be prevented more reliably.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, a cap mounting portion 128 to which a sealing cap 146 (see FIG. 9) is mounted is provided in the recess portion 124 g in the connector guide portion 124. A fixing screw (not shown) for fixing the sub relay board cover 121 to the sub relay board case 131 is disposed inside the sealing cap 146 (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the tool cannot reach the fixing screw unless the sealing cap 146 (see FIG. 9) is broken. Therefore, when the sealing cap 146 is broken, the fixing screw is removed, and the sub-relay board case 121 is removed, the trace remains.

  Further, a step surface portion 125 is provided between the connection cover surface portion 123 and the connector guide portion 124. The step surface portion 125 is formed continuously from the connection cover surface portion 123 in a substantially parallel manner with a predetermined step. The step surface 125 is provided with a cover-side switch opening 125a. As shown in FIG. 9, when the sub relay board cover 121 is fixed to the sub relay board case 131, the volume switch 43b is exposed to the outside from the cover side switch opening 125a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, a side wall 126 is continuously formed from the end of the connector guide 124 and the stepped surface 125 opposite to the main surface 122. The side wall portion 126 continues substantially vertically from the step surface portion 125 in the direction opposite to the protruding direction of the connector guide portion 124. As shown in FIGS. 9, 12, and 13, the side wall 126 is disposed between the sub relay board 43, the sub relay board case 131, the base member 9 a, and the hinge 200. The side wall portion 126 covers all the gaps on the hinge 200 side of the sub relay board 43 and the sub relay board case 131 and the remainder of the gap on the hinge 200 side of the sub relay board 43 and the base member 9a. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an instrument or a wire from entering the sub-relay substrate 43 from this gap.

  Further, the side wall 126 is provided with a rib 126a protruding toward the hinge 200 side. The rib 126a fills a gap between the hinge 200 and the sub control board case 42 and the sub relay board case 131. Therefore, even if an instrument, a wire, or the like is inserted from the gap of the hinge 200 of the front door 2b, the side wall 126 and the rib 126a of the side wall 126 are abutted. Thereby, the improper act performed using the clearance gap between the hinges 200 of the front door 2b can be prevented.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the sub-relay board cover 121 has a plurality of fixing boss holes 129. Then, a fixing screw 145 is screwed into the fixing boss hole 129 of the sub relay board cover 121 and the fixing boss hole 134 of the sub relay board case 131. As a result, the sub relay board cover 121 is fastened and fixed to the sub relay board case 131 by the fixing screws 145.

  In this example, the sub relay board cover 121 covers the one surface of the board surface of the sub relay board 43, but the present invention is not limited to this. The sub-relay board cover 121 may be configured to cover not only one side of the substrate plane on which the electronic components of the sub-relay board 43 are mounted, but also the side of the sub-relay board 43 to accommodate the sub-relay board 43. .

<Configuration of harness hook cover and harness hook unit>
Next, the configuration of the harness hook cover 190 and the harness hook unit 180 will be described with reference to FIGS.
14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the harness hook cover 190 is removed, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the harness hook unit 180, and FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the harness hook unit 180. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the harness hook cover 190.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the harness hook cover 190 is provided with two harness hook units 180 and 180. As described above, the two harness hook units 180, 180 are disposed at positions facing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R (see FIG. 2). Here, various devices (MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) that are operated by the player, such as stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, perform illegal acts. It is a place where special instruments and wires are likely to enter from the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the harness hook unit 180 includes a harness hook 181 and a hole filling member 182. As described above, the harness hook 181 is molded integrally with the base member 9 a that constitutes the door body 9. Therefore, a molding hole 183 that is opened in a substantially square shape is formed at a location where the harness hook 181 is provided in the base member 9a.

  The harness hook 181 has a pair of locking claws 184 and 184. The pair of locking claws 184 and 184 are provided to face each other. The locking claw 184 includes a leg portion 184a standing substantially vertically from the base member 9a, and a claw portion 184b continuing substantially perpendicularly from the distal end portion of the leg portion 184a. A molding hole 183 is formed between the leg portions 184a of the pair of locking claws 184 and 184. The claw portion 184b is bent substantially perpendicularly from the leg portion 184a so as to approach the claw portion 184b of the opposing locking claw 184. Thus, the harness hook 181 is orthogonal to the direction in which the pair of locking claws 184 and 184 face each other by the leg portions 184a and 184a and the claw portions 184b and 184b of the pair of locking claws 184 and 184, and the base An opening 188 is formed in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the member 9a. And between the pair of latching claws 184 and 184, the harness H1 indicated by a broken line is attached in a bundled state.

  The hole-filling member 182 includes a pair of facing pieces 185 and 185 facing each other and a substantially rectangular connecting piece 186 connecting the pair of facing pieces 185 and 185. The connection piece 186 is formed larger than the opening area of the molding hole 183. The length in the short direction of the connecting piece 186 is set to be approximately equal to or slightly larger than the distance between the leg portions 184a and 184a of the pair of locking claws 184 and 184 in the harness hook 181. A pair of opposing pieces 185 and 185 are provided substantially vertically from both ends of the connecting piece 186 in the short direction. Thereby, a predetermined interval is formed between the pair of opposed pieces 185 and 185.

  The pair of facing pieces 185 are provided with two locking projections 185a and 185a on one surface opposite to the surfaces facing each other. The two locking projections 185a and 185a are formed on one surface of the opposing piece 185 with an interval substantially equal to the length in the width direction of the leg portion 184a of the locking claw 184. Further, the locking protrusion 185a has a substantially trapezoidal cross-sectional shape. As shown in FIG. 16, the leg 184a of the locking claw 184 is locked to the pair of locking protrusions 185a and 185a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a locking recess 185 b is formed at one end of the facing piece 185 opposite to the connection piece 186. The locking recess 185 b is recessed with a predetermined length from one end of the facing piece 185 toward the connection piece 186. As shown in FIG. 16, the claw portion 184b of the locking claw 184 is locked to the locking recess 185b.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the hole-filling member 182 having the above-described configuration is fitted between the pair of locking claws 184 and 184 from the opening 188 of the harness hook 181 along the direction in which the harness H1 extends. At this time, when the leg portion 184a of the locking claw 184 gets over the locking projection 185a, the locking claw 184 is elastically deformed. When the hole-filling member 182 is further inserted, the leg portion 184a of the locking claw 184 is locked between the pair of locking projections 185a and 185a and the locking recess 185b is engaged as shown in FIG. The claw portion 184b of the pawl 184 is locked. Thereby, the hole filling member 182 is attached to the harness hook 181, and the harness H <b> 1 is inserted between the pair of opposed pieces 185 and 185 in the hole filling member 182.

  Further, the molding hole 183 formed between the pair of locking claws 184 and 184 is closed by the connection piece 186 of the hole filling member 182. Thereby, it can prevent that the tool and wire for performing fraud from the shaping | molding hole 183 of the harness hook 181 can penetrate | invade, and can prevent fraud.

  Further, the hole filling member 182 is inserted between the pair of locking claws 184 and 184 along the direction in which the harness H1 extends, so that the hole filling member 182 is attached to the harness hook 181 while the harness H1 is attached to the harness hook 181. 181 can be attached. Thereby, the harness H1 can be more reliably held by the harness hook 181 and the hole filling member 182 without damaging the harness H1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the harness hook cover 190 includes a first surface portion 190a having a substantially rectangular shape, a second surface portion 190b that extends substantially vertically from one end of the first surface portion 190a in the short direction, and a first surface portion. A third surface portion 190c that extends substantially perpendicularly from the other end in the lateral direction of 190a. The harness hook cover 190 has two cover portions 191 and 191 that cover the two harness hook units 180. The two cover portions 191 and 191 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the first surface portion 190a. The cover portion 191 is formed with a notch 191a through which the harness H1 is inserted.

  The harness hook cover 190 is provided with a fixing boss hole 195 into which a fixing screw 197 (see FIG. 14) is screwed. The harness hook cover 190 is fastened and fixed to the door body 9 by a fixing screw 197.

  Thus, by covering the harness hook unit 180 and the harness H1 with the harness hook cover 190, a place where a special instrument or wire is likely to enter the cabinet 2a and the front door 2b from the outside in order to perform an illegal act. It can be surely protected.

  In this example, the hole filling member 182 that closes the molding hole 183 has been described as being attached only to the harness hook 181 disposed at a position facing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R (see FIG. 2). It is not limited to. For example, a hole filling member 182 that closes the molding hole 183 may be attached to all the harness hooks 181.

<Configuration of door relay board case>
Next, the configuration of the door relay board case 151 will be described with reference to FIGS.
18 is a perspective view showing the door relay board case 151, and FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the door relay board 53 and the door relay board case 151. As shown in FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state where the upper case member 152 is removed, and FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of the door relay board case 151. As shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a door relay board case 151 accommodates a door relay board case 151. As shown in FIG. 19, the door relay substrate 53 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. An optical connector 53a and various electronic components are mounted on one surface (mounting surface) 53f opposite to the one surface facing the base member 9a in the door relay substrate 53. The connection direction of the optical connector 53a is in a direction substantially parallel to the substrate plane of the door relay substrate 53. Therefore, in this example, the optical cable is connected from a direction substantially parallel to the substrate plane of the door relay substrate. The door relay board 53 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 53b and a fixing hole 53c.

  The door relay board case 151 includes a hollow upper case member 152, a lower base portion 156, and two intrusion prevention members 162 and 163.

  The upper case member 152 includes a substantially rectangular upper surface plate 152a and side surface plates 152b, 152c, 152d, and 152e that are substantially perpendicular to the four sides of the upper surface plate 152a. The upper surface plate 152a is formed with a plurality of recesses for avoiding interference with electronic components mounted on the mounting surface 53f of the door relay substrate 53. The upper surface plate 152 a covers the upper side of the mounting surface 53 f of the door relay substrate 53.

  The first side plate 152b continues substantially perpendicularly from one end of the upper surface plate 152a in the short direction, and the second side plate 152c continues substantially perpendicularly from the other end of the upper surface plate 152a in the short direction. . The first side plate 152b and the second side plate 152c are opposed to each other with the top plate 152a interposed therebetween. The third side plate 152d continues substantially perpendicularly from one end of the upper surface plate 152a in the longitudinal direction, and the fourth side plate 152e continues substantially perpendicularly from the other end of the upper surface plate 152a in the longitudinal direction. The third side plate 152d and the fourth side plate 152e are opposed to each other with the top plate 152a interposed therebetween.

  The third side plate 152d is provided with a fixing boss portion 155 into which a fixing screw (not shown) is screwed. A first connector cover portion 153 and a second connector cover portion 154 are formed on the first side plate 152b. The first connector cover portion 153 and the second connector cover portion 154 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction of the first side plate 152b and face the optical connector 53a mounted on the door relay board 53. It is formed in the position to do. In addition, a part of the first connector cover portion 153 and the second connector cover portion 154 protrudes from the first side plate 152b toward the side opposite to the second side plate 152c.

  The first connector cover portion 153 and the second connector cover portion 154 are formed in a hollow, substantially rectangular shape having an open surface on the side opposite to the upper surface plate 152a. The first connector cover portion 153 includes a substantially rectangular upper surface 153a, a pair of side surfaces 153b that are substantially perpendicular to both ends of the upper surface 153a in the short direction, and a front surface that is substantially perpendicular to one end of the upper surface in the longitudinal direction. 153c. The upper surface 153a is a step surface that is recessed from the upper surface plate 152a with a predetermined step substantially in parallel. The front surface 153c is formed with a case-side recess 153d that opens in a substantially U shape and through which an optical cable is inserted. Further, a flange portion 153e that protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the front surface 153c is provided at the edge of the case-side recess 153d in the front surface 153c.

  Similar to the first connector cover part 153, the second connector cover part 154 has an upper surface 154a, a pair of side surfaces 154b, and a front surface 154c. The front surface 154c is formed with a case-side recess 154d and a flange 154e that open in a substantially U shape.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the lower base portion 156 is formed integrally with the base member 9a. The lower base portion 156 may be formed separately from the base member 9 a of the door body 9.

  The lower base portion 156 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface opened. The lower base portion 156 has a placement portion 156a on which the door relay substrate 53 is placed, and four side portions 156b, 156c, 156d, and 156e that surround the door relay substrate 53. The mounting portion 156a and the four side surface portions 156b, 156c, 156d, and 156e are rib pieces that protrude substantially vertically from one surface of the base member 9a.

  The first side surface portion 156b and the second side surface portion 156c cover the two long sides of the door relay substrate 53, and the third side surface portion 156d and the fourth side surface portion 156e are two of the door relay substrate 53. Cover one short side. The first side surface portion 156b and the second side surface portion 156c face each other, and the third side surface portion 156d and the fourth side surface portion 156e face each other.

  The first side surface portion 156b has two cable support portions 160 and 161. The two cable support portions 160 and 161 are disposed at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction of the first side surface portion 156b, and are formed at positions corresponding to the optical connectors 53a mounted on the door relay board 53. . Further, the two cable support portions 160 and 161 protrude from the first side surface portion 156b in the opposite direction to the second side surface portion 156c. The two cable support portions 160 and 161 are provided with attachment portions 160a and 161a to which intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 described later are attached.

  The lower base portion 156 is provided with a plurality of positioning pins 157 and a fixing boss hole 158. As shown in FIG. 20, the plurality of positioning pins 157 are inserted into the positioning holes 53 b provided in the door relay board 53. Thereby, the positioning of the door relay substrate 53 with respect to the lower base portion 156 is performed. A fixing screw (not shown) is screwed into the fixing boss hole 158.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Further, the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are provided with concave portions 162a and 163b for cables, which are each opened in a substantially U shape and into which the optical cable is inserted. As shown in FIG. 21, the cable recesses 162a and 163b are continuously formed from one surface of the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 on the cable support portion 160 side of the lower base 156 to the other surface facing this one surface. The first intrusion prevention member 162 is provided with a mounting recess 162b that is mounted on the mounting portion 160a. Similar to the first intrusion prevention member 162, the second intrusion prevention member 163 is provided with a mounting recess (not shown) to be mounted on the mounting portion 161a.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, when the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are attached to the cable support portions 160 and 161, the open portions of the cable recesses 162a and 163b face the side opposite to the base member 9a. .

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the optical cable L2 is connected to the optical connector 53a, the root of the optical cable L2 is supported by the cable support portion 160 provided in the lower base portion 156. Further, the cable support portion 160 closes the gap between the optical cable L2 and the base member 9a. Further, the optical cable L2 is inserted into the cable recess 162a of the intrusion prevention member 162, and a part of the optical cable L2 is fitted. Then, the upper case member 152 is fixed to the lower base portion 156. At this time, the optical connector 53 a mounted on the door relay board 53 is covered by the first connector cover portion 153 of the upper case member 152. Thus, it is possible to prevent an instrument or a wire for performing an illegal act from entering the optical connector 53a.

  Further, the intrusion prevention member 162 is fitted into the hollow portion on the front surface 153 c side of the first connector cover portion 153. At this time, the cable recess 162a of the intrusion prevention member 162 and the case-side recess 153d face each other. Then, a part of the optical cable L2 is fitted into the case-side recess 153d of the first connector cover portion 153. Therefore, the inner walls of the case-side recess 153d and the flange portion 153e are in contact with the optical cable L2. In other words, the optical cable L2 is sandwiched between the cable recess 162a of the first intrusion prevention member 162 and the case-side recess 153d of the first connector cover portion 153 without a gap.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, a part of the opening on the base member 9 a side in the case-side recess 153 d of the first connector cover portion 153 is closed by the first intrusion prevention member 162. Similarly, a part of the opening on the base member 9 a side in the case-side recess 154 d of the second connector cover portion 154 is closed by the second intrusion prevention member 163. Therefore, when the upper case member 152 is superimposed on the lower base portion 156, the gap formed around the optical cable L2 can be reliably closed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an instrument or a wire for performing an illegal act from entering the optical connector 53a.

  Further, the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, and the cable recesses 162a and 162b that are in contact with the optical cable L2 have a thickness. Therefore, the area | region where the recessed part for cables contacts the optical cable L2 can be increased compared with the case where an intrusion prevention member is formed with a flat member.

  Further, since the portion where the optical cable L2 is sandwiched is the root connected to the optical connector 53a, a reinforcing member made of sheet metal or the like is wound around to prevent bending. In this example, the case-side recesses 153d and 154d and the cable recesses 162a and 163a are pressed against the reinforcing member of the optical cable L2. As a result, the optical cable L2 cannot be bent and no gap can be formed around the optical cable L2, so that illegal acts can be prevented more reliably.

  In this example, the lower base portion 156 and the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are formed as separate members. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The lower base portion 156 and the intrusion prevention members 162 and 163 are not limited to this. You may form integrally.

<Configuration of MAX bet button>
Next, the configuration of the MAX bet button 14 will be described with reference to FIGS.
22 and 23 are perspective views showing the MAX bet button 14, and FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing the MAX bet button 14. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the pressing member 303 and the button base 301, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the pressing member 303 and the button base 301, and FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view showing the MAX bet button 14.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the MAX bet button 14 includes a button base 301, a button cover 302, a pressing member 303, and an elastic regulating member 305. The pressing member 303 is supported by the button base 301 so as to be movable in the axial direction. The MAX bet button 14 is attached to the door body 9 with the pressing member 303 exposed from the pedestal 12 (see FIG. 2). A detailed method of attaching the MAX bet button 14 will be described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the MAX bet button 14 includes a sensor board 306 and an LED board 307 attached to the button base 301, a coil spring 308, and a fixing screw 309 for fastening and fixing the button cover 302 to the button base 301. have.

[Sensor board]
The sensor substrate 306 is formed in a flat plate shape, and is provided with a fitting hole 401 and a fixing hole 402. In addition, a photo sensor 410 and a connector 403 are mounted on the sensor substrate 306. The photo sensor 410 is a photo interrupter including a light emitting diode 411 and a photodiode 412. The light emitting diode 411 and the photodiode 412 are supported by a substantially U-shaped bracket 413 fixed to the sensor substrate 306 and are disposed so as to face each other.

  The light emitting diode 411 always emits a predetermined amount of light. When the photodiode 412 receives light of a predetermined amount or more, the photo sensor 410 outputs a high level signal. On the other hand, if the amount of light received by the photodiode 412 is less than the predetermined amount, the photo sensor 410 outputs a low level signal (press detection signal).

[LED substrate]
The LED substrate 307 is formed in a flat plate shape and is provided with a fitting hole 501. In addition, an LED 502 and a connector 503 are mounted on the LED substrate 307.

[Button base]
Next, the button base 301 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the button base 301 includes a substantially cylindrical accommodating portion 311 that accommodates the pressing member 303, a flange cover portion 312, and a first substrate attachment portion 313. . The housing part 311 is open at one end in the axial direction. As shown in FIG. 26, a bottom portion 314 that closes the opening on the other end side is formed at the other end portion in the axial direction of the housing portion 311. A sliding portion 387 of a pressing member 303 described later is slidably accommodated in the cylindrical hole of the accommodating portion 311. Further, the axial direction of the accommodating portion 311 and the direction in which the sliding portion 387 slides coincide with each other. The sliding direction of the sliding portion 387 is the direction in which the pressing member 303 is pressed.

  The bottom portion 314 is formed with a through hole 315 passing through the bottom portion 314 in the axial direction and a pair of engagement holes 316 and 316. The through hole 315 is provided at the approximate center of the bottom portion 314. The pair of engagement holes 316 and 316 are provided on the left and right sides of the through hole 315 with the through hole 315 interposed therebetween.

  As shown in FIG. 27, an annular spring locking portion 317 is formed on one surface of the bottom portion 314 on the side where the pressing member 303 is accommodated. The spring locking portion 317 protrudes from one surface of the bottom portion 314 toward one side in the axial direction of the housing portion 311. The spring locking portion 317 locks the other axial end portion of the coil spring 308. The coil spring 308 is interposed between the pressing member 303 and the bottom portion 314 of the housing portion 311.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the side peripheral portion of the accommodating portion 311, there are a screw hole 318, two first locking portions 319 showing an example of the locking portion of the present invention, and two engagements. A stop rib 320 and a second substrate attachment portion 321 to which the LED substrate 307 is attached are provided.

  The two first locking portions 319 and 319 are provided to face each other. The first locking portion 319 is formed in a tongue-like shape, and is fixed to the other side in the axial direction on the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 311. The first locking portion 319 protrudes outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 311 and extends toward one side in the axial direction of the housing portion 311. And the front-end | tip part of the 1st latching | locking part 319 is not being fixed to the accommodating part 311, but is open | released. Therefore, the first locking portion 319 is provided with elasticity, and is configured to be elastically deformable in a direction approaching and / or moving away from the housing portion 311. Further, a locking piece 319 a that bends outward in the radial direction of the housing portion 311 is formed at the tip of the first locking portion 319.

  The screw hole 318 is provided between the two first locking portions 319 in the circumferential direction of the housing portion 311. The screw hole 318 penetrates the housing portion 311 from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface. Further, the edge portion on the outer peripheral surface side of the accommodating portion 311 in the screw hole 318 is subjected to counterbore processing, and a substantially truncated cone-shaped counterbore hole 318a is formed.

  An extraction preventing screw 601 is screwed into the screw hole 318. The extraction preventing screw 601 is a countersunk screw, and the upper surface of the head 601a is flat and the seating surface is formed in a conical shape. Further, since the truncated hole 318a has a truncated cone shape in the screw hole 318, the head 601a of the extraction preventing screw 601 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion 311 as shown in FIG. do not do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, two locking ribs 320 are provided on both sides in the circumferential direction of the accommodating portion 311 in the screw hole 318. The locking rib 320 is a protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 311.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the second substrate mounting portion 321 is provided to face the screw hole 318 and the locking rib 320. The second board mounting portion 321 has two protrusions 322, two protrusions 323, a protrusion 324, and an opening window 325. The two protrusions 322 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the housing portion 311. In addition, the two protrusions 322 extend along the axial direction of the housing portion 311. One surface of the LED substrate 307 contacts the two protrusions 322. Two protrusions 323 are formed between the two protrusions 322.

  The two protruding portions 323 are arranged at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the accommodating portion 311. In addition, the two protruding portions 323 are formed at one end portion in the axial direction of the accommodating portion 311. As shown in FIG. 27, the protrusion 323 abuts on one end of the LED substrate 307 in the longitudinal direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, an opening window 325 is formed on the other side in the axial direction of the housing portion 311 than the two protruding portions 323.

  The opening window 325 is located between the two protrusions 322. The opening window 325 penetrates from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface of the housing portion 311 and opens in a substantially square shape. As shown in FIG. 27, when the LED substrate 307 is attached to the second substrate attachment portion 321, the LED 502 is inserted into the opening window 325. The opening area of the opening window 325 is set to be slightly larger than the light emission area of the LED 502 so that light emitted from the LED 502 does not leak out of the housing portion 311 through the opening window 325.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, a protrusion 324 is formed on the other side in the axial direction of the accommodating portion 311 from the opening window 325. The protrusion 324 protrudes outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the housing 311. Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the protrusion 324 is inserted into the fitting hole 501 of the LED substrate 307. The mounting position of the LED substrate 307 with respect to the second substrate mounting portion 321 is regulated by the two protruding portions 323 and the protruding portion 324.

  In addition, an outer flange portion 330 is provided at one end portion in the axial direction of the housing portion 311 so as to continue substantially perpendicularly toward the outside in the radial direction of the housing portion 311. The outer flange portion 330 is formed in an annular shape. As shown in FIG. 22, the outer flange portion 330 faces the tip portions of the two first locking portions 319, the two locking ribs 320, and a second locking portion 363 described later. Two locking protrusions 331 and an insertion hole 332 are provided on one surface of the outer flange portion 330 on the side of the housing portion 311.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 26, the two locking projections 331 are provided at a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction of the outer flange portion 330. Further, the two locking projections 331 are arranged to face each other, like the two first locking portions 319. The two locking protrusions 331 protrude from the one surface of the outer flange portion 330 on the side of the accommodating portion 311 toward the accommodating portion 311 side. The two locking protrusions 331 and the tip ends of the two first locking portions 319 are opposed to each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the insertion hole 332 penetrates from one surface of the outer flange portion 330 on the housing portion 311 side to the other surface on the opposite side. The insertion hole 332 is located between the two locking protrusions 331 in the circumferential direction of the outer flange portion 330. Further, the insertion hole 332 opens in a substantially rectangular shape. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 27, a positioning piece 364 of the button cover 302 described later is inserted into the insertion hole 332.

  As shown in FIG. 27, a positioning ring 334 that protrudes in the opposite direction to the housing portion 311 is formed on the other surface of the outer flange portion 330 opposite to the housing portion 311 side. The positioning ring 334 is a ring-shaped protrusion that continues along the circumferential direction of the outer flange portion 330. Further, the positioning ring 334 is located in the vicinity of the outer end portion in the radial direction of the outer flange portion 330.

  Further, the flange cover portion 312 is fixed to the other surface of the outer flange portion 330 where the positioning ring 334 is formed by a fixing method such as welding or adhesion.

  The flange cover portion 312 includes a substantially cylindrical leg portion 341, a bent portion 342 that continues from one end in the axial direction of the leg portion 341, and a substantially annular shape that continues from an end portion of the bent portion 342 opposite to the leg portion 341. And an outer edge portion 343. The bent portion 342 is bent outward from the leg portion 341 in the radial direction and toward the other axial direction of the leg portion 341. Therefore, the outer edge portion 343 is disposed on the outer side in the radial direction of the leg portion 341 and covers the leg portion 341. Further, the outer edge portion 343 is formed thinner than the leg portion 341. Furthermore, the thickness of the outer edge portion 343 decreases as it goes outward in the radial direction. Thereby, the outer edge part 343 is easily broken by the force from the outside.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, a first substrate attachment portion 313 is formed continuously with the bottom portion 314 in the accommodating portion 311. The first board mounting portion 313 protrudes from the outer edge in the radial direction of the bottom portion 314 toward the side opposite to the housing portion 311. A sensor substrate 306 (see FIG. 24) is attached to the first substrate attachment portion 313. The first board mounting portion 313 is formed in a flat plate shape having a substantially rectangular shape. As shown in FIG. 26, the first board mounting portion 313 is provided with two protruding strips 351, 351, two pins 352, 352, and a fixing boss hole 353.

  The two protruding strips 351 and 351 are provided on one surface of the first substrate mounting portion 313 on the axial center side of the accommodating portion 311. Further, the two protruding strips 351 and 351 are located on both sides of the first board mounting portion 313 in the longitudinal direction. The two protruding strips 351 and 351 extend along the short direction of the first substrate mounting portion 313. A sensor substrate 306 is disposed between the two protruding strips 351 and 351 (see FIG. 30).

  The two pins 352 and 352 are provided on one surface of the first board mounting portion 313 in the same manner as the two protruding strips 351 and 351. The two pins 352 and 352 are positioned inside the two protruding strips 351 and 351. The two pins 352 and 352 are inserted into the fitting holes 401 provided in the sensor substrate 306 (see FIG. 30). The mounting position of the sensor substrate 306 with respect to the first substrate mounting portion 313 is regulated by the two protruding strips 351 and 351 and the two pins 352 and 352.

  Further, the fixing boss hole 353 is provided at a position facing the fixing hole 402 of the sensor substrate 306 when the sensor substrate 306 is attached to the first substrate attachment portion 313. A fixing screw 309 is screwed into the fixing boss hole 353 and the fixing hole 402 of the sensor substrate 306.

[Button cover]
Next, the button cover 302 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the button cover 302 is attached to the first cover part 361 covering the LED substrate 307 attached to the button base 301, the bottom part 314 of the accommodating part 311 in the button base 301, and the button base 301. And a second cover portion 362 that covers the sensor substrate 306 formed.

  The first cover portion 361 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape. Further, a second locking portion 363 is provided on one surface of the first cover portion 361 opposite to the surface facing the LED substrate 307. The second locking portion 363 is arranged between the two first locking portions 319 and 319 in the circumferential direction of the button base 301 when the button cover 302 is attached to the button base 301. The second locking portion 363 is a rib that protrudes from one surface of the first cover portion 361. A positioning piece 364 is provided at one end of the first cover portion 361 in the longitudinal direction. As shown in FIG. 27, the positioning piece 364 is inserted into the insertion hole 332 provided in the outer flange portion 330.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the second cover portion 362 is formed in a substantially L-shaped container shape. The second cover portion 362 includes a first exposure window 366 that exposes a part of the LED board 307 and the connector 503 provided on the LED board 307, and a second exposure window that exposes the connector 403 provided on the sensor board 306. 367 is provided. Further, the second cover portion 362 is provided with a fixing boss hole 368. A fixing screw 309 is screwed into the fixing boss hole 368.

  The button cover 302 is fastened and fixed to the button base 301 by a fixing screw 309. By fastening and fixing using the fixing screws 309, the button cover 302 and the button base 301 can be firmly fixed.

[Pressing member]
Next, the pressing member 303 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, the pressing member 303 includes a cylindrical portion 371 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, a pressing portion 372 that closes one axial opening of the cylindrical portion 371, and a space between the cylindrical portion 371 and the pressing portion 372. And a decorative sheet 373 interposed therebetween.

  The pressing portion 372 includes a substantially circular pressing surface portion 381 and a side peripheral portion 382 that continues substantially perpendicularly from the peripheral edge portion of the pressing surface portion 381. The side peripheral portion 382 is formed with two locking holes 383 that are arranged at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. The locking hole 383 penetrates from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface of the side peripheral portion 382. In addition, a protrusion 384 is continuously formed in the circumferential direction at the end of the side peripheral portion 382 opposite to the pressing surface portion 381.

  A decoration sheet 373 is disposed inside the pressing portion 372. The decorative sheet 373 diffuses light from the LEDs 502 arranged inside the cylindrical portion 371 and uniformly illuminates the pressing surface portion 381. Further, a pattern such as “MAXBET” is printed on the decorative sheet 373. The decorative sheet 373 is formed of a material that forms a thin film that sufficiently transmits light and can form a film with high light diffusion, such as polyacetal resin or vinyl chloride. As a result, the number of components can be reduced by forming the prism sheet for diffusing light and the sheet on which the pattern is printed on one sheet. .

  The cylindrical portion 371 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with both axial ends open. The cylindrical portion 371 includes a substantially cylindrical mounting portion 386 to which the pressing portion 372 is fixed, and a substantially cylindrical sliding portion 387 that slides in the cylindrical hole of the accommodating portion 311.

  A locking portion 386 a that locks in the locking hole 383 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting portion 386. Further, the pressing portion 372 and the mounting portion 386 are locked by the locking hole 383 and the locking portion 386a and are fixed by welding. As a result, the gap between the pressing portion 372 and the mounting portion 386 can be filled, and it is possible to prevent an illegal act from being performed by entering an instrument, a wire, or the like through the gap between the pressing portion 372 and the mounting portion 386.

  Further, the sliding portion 387 is formed so that the central axis X1 thereof is coaxial with the central axis of the mounting portion 386 on the other side in the axial direction of the mounting portion 386. Further, the outer diameter of the sliding portion 387 is set smaller than the outer diameter of the mounting portion 386. As shown in FIG. 27, the cylindrical portion 371 has a connecting portion 388 that connects the rear end portion in the axial direction of the mounting portion 386 and one end portion in the axial direction of the sliding portion 387. The connecting portion 388 is formed in a hollow substantially truncated cone shape. And as the connection part 388 approaches the sliding part 387, the outer diameter becomes small.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sliding portion 387 is formed with a through window 389 that penetrates the sliding portion 387 from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface. The diameter in the circumferential direction of the through window 389 is set to be longer than the diameter in the axial direction and longer than the maximum moving distance of the cylindrical portion 371. As shown in FIG. 27, the LED 502 is inserted into the through window 389.

  An inclined surface portion 390 is formed at a position facing the through window 389 in the sliding portion 387. Furthermore, a sealing surface portion 391 that closes the opening on the other side of the sliding portion 387 is formed on the other side of the sliding portion 387 in the axial direction. The inclined surface portion 390 is formed from the connecting portion 388 to an end surface in the axial direction of the sealing surface portion 391 inclined at a predetermined angle. A coating material having a high reflectance is applied to one surface of the inclined surface portion 390 and the sealing surface portion 391, and the light of the LED 502 inserted into the sliding portion 387 is reflected through the through window 389. A space formed by the side surfaces of the inclined surface portion 390, the sealing surface portion 391, and the sliding portion 387 is referred to as a “light source space 398”.

  In addition, an insertion window 390a is formed in the inclined surface portion 390. The axial length of the insertion window 390a is set to be longer than the maximum moving distance of the cylindrical portion 371. The shaft portion 601b of the extraction preventing screw 601 screwed into the housing portion 311 is inserted into the insertion window 390a. The shaft portion 601b of the extraction preventing screw 601 intersects the direction in which the pressing member 303 slides.

  The shaft portion 601b of the extraction preventing screw 601 is inserted to the light source space 398 through the insertion window 390a. The length of the shaft portion 601b of the extraction preventing screw 601 is set to a length that is inserted into the light source space 398 and further exceeds the central axis X1 of the sliding portion 387.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pressing member 303 from coming out of the accommodating portion 311 of the button base 301 with the extraction preventing screw 601. Further, when the pressing member 303 is intentionally removed while the extraction preventing screw 601 is inserted, the length of the shaft portion 601b of the extraction preventing screw 601 is the center axis X1 of the sliding portion 387. Therefore, the entire pressing member 303 is broken by the extraction preventing screw 601. As a result, it is possible to leave a trace of an illegal act.

  Further, a countersunk screw having a flat upper surface is used as the extraction preventing screw 601. Furthermore, a countersunk-shaped counterbore hole 318a corresponding to the head 601a is formed in the screwing hole 318 into which the extraction preventing screw 601 is screwed. Therefore, the head 601 a of the extraction preventing screw 601 is accommodated in the counterbore hole 318 a and fits in the side peripheral wall of the accommodating portion 311. As a result, even if it is attempted to remove the extraction prevention screw 601 by intruding a wire or the like from the outside, it is difficult to remove the extraction prevention screw 601 because there is no place where the wire is caught by the extraction prevention screw 601. It will be something. As a result, fraud can be reliably prevented.

  The sliding portion 387 has a cylindrical portion 392 and a light shielding piece 393. The cylindrical portion 392 and the light shielding piece 393 protrude from the other surface of the sealing surface portion 391 toward the other side in the axial direction. Further, one end portion of the coil spring 308 in the axial direction is in contact with the other surface of the sealing surface portion 391. At this time, the cylindrical portion 392 is positioned on the outer side in the radial direction of the coil spring 308 and locks one end portion of the coil spring 308 in the axial direction. Accordingly, the coil spring 308 is interposed between the sealing surface portion 391 of the sliding portion 387 and the bottom portion 314 of the accommodating portion 311.

  The light shielding piece 393 passes through the inside of the coil spring 308 in the radial direction, and further passes through the through hole 315 formed in the bottom portion 314 of the housing portion 311. As shown in FIG. 25, a pair of engagement pieces 394 and 394 are formed at the other end portion of the sliding portion 387 in the axial direction. The pair of engaging pieces 394 and 394 extend to the other side of the sliding portion 387 in the axial direction. Moreover, the front-end | tip part of a pair of engaging piece 394,394 is formed with the collar part 394a bent outward. As shown in FIG. 26, the pair of engaging pieces 394 and 394 pass through the pair of engaging holes 316 and 316 formed in the bottom portion 314 of the housing portion 311. Then, the flange portions 394a and 394a provided on the pair of engagement pieces 394 and 394 engage with the pair of engagement holes 316 and 316, respectively. The flange portion 394a of the engagement piece 394 restricts the cylindrical portion 371 from being urged toward one side in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 371 by the coil spring 308 and coming out of the accommodating portion 311.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the elastic regulating member 305 has a band 305a formed in a band shape, and a lock portion 305b for fixing both ends of the band 305a. Examples of the elastic regulating member 305 include a binding band. The band 305 a passes between the first locking portion 319 and the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 311, and is wound around the first cover portion 361 of the button cover 302 and the housing portion 311 of the button base 301. The both ends of the band 305a are fixed by the lock portion 305b. Accordingly, the band 305 a fixes the button cover 302 to the button base 301 and restricts the button cover 302 from being removed from the button base 301.

  By passing the band 305 a between the first locking portion 319 and the housing portion 311, elastic deformation of the first locking portion 319 toward the outer peripheral surface of the housing portion 311 is restricted. The band 305a is wound around the head 601a of the extraction preventing screw 601. Therefore, a tool cannot be inserted into the head 601a unless the band 305a is cut. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented more reliably. Further, when the extraction preventing screw 601 is removed, a trace that the band 305a is cut remains.

<How to attach the MAX bet button 14>
Next, a method of attaching the MAX bet button 14 having the above-described configuration to the pedestal portion 12 of the front door 2b will be described with reference to FIGS.
28 and 29 are perspective views showing a method of attaching the MAX bet button 14. FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing an attachment state of the MAX bet button 14. In FIG. 30, only the pedestal portion 12 is shown in a cross-sectional state. 28 to 30, members other than the MAX bet button 14 and the pedestal portion 12 are not shown.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 28, a mounting hole 12a in which the MAX bet button 14 is mounted is formed in the pedestal portion 12. A first placement surface portion 12b and a second placement surface portion 12c are formed at the edge of the mounting hole 12a. The first placement surface portion 12 b is formed on the outer edge of the mounting hole 12 a larger than the diameter of the opening of the mounting hole 12 a and opens in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the outer flange portion 330. The second placement surface portion 12c is formed at the outer edge of the first placement surface portion 12b larger than the diameter of the opening of the first placement surface portion 12b, and corresponds to the outer shape of the outer edge portion 343 of the flange cover portion 312. The shape is open. The second placement surface portion 12 c is a step surface formed substantially in parallel with a predetermined step from one surface side of the pedestal portion 12. The first placement surface portion 12b is a step surface formed substantially in parallel with a predetermined step from one surface side of the second placement surface portion 12c.

  In advance, a sensor substrate 306 and an LED substrate 307 are attached to the button base 301 with a part thereof exposed. Further, the pressing member 303 is attached to the button base 301 with a coil spring 308 that does not appear in the figure interposed between the button base 301 and the pressing member 303. That is, all the members other than the button cover 302 and the elastic regulating member 305 are assembled in the MAX bet button 14.

  First, the button base 301 to which the sensor substrate 306, the LED substrate 307, and the pressing member 303 are attached is inserted into the mounting hole 12a from the surface side of the base portion 12. At this time, the first locking portion 319 provided on the button base 301 comes into contact with the edge of the mounting hole 12a, so that the first locking portion 319 is elastically deformed and bent toward the housing portion 311 side. When the button base 301 is further inserted into the mounting hole 12a, the first locking portion 319 passes through the mounting hole 12a.

  Further, a locking rib 320 is provided between the two first locking portions 319 in the circumferential direction of the housing portion 311. Therefore, when the button base 301 is inserted, the side surface on which the locking rib 320 is not provided is inserted close to the mounting hole 12a so that the locking rib 320 is not caught in the mounting hole 12a.

  As shown in FIG. 29, after the first locking portion 319 is inserted through the mounting hole 12a, the first locking portion 319 returns to the initial state, and the first locking portion 319 is the edge of the mounting hole 12a. It is locked to the part. As a result, the button base 301 is temporarily fixed to the pedestal 12 with the sensor substrate 306 and the LED substrate 307 partially exposed.

  Next, the button cover 302 is brought close to the button base 301 from the back side of the pedestal portion 12, and the positioning piece 364 of the button cover 302 is inserted into the insertion hole 332 (see FIG. 27) of the button base 301. Accordingly, the position of the button cover 302 with respect to the button base 301 is determined, and the sensor substrate 306 and the LED substrate 307 attached to the button base 301 are covered with the button cover 302. Then, the button cover 302 is fastened and fixed to the button base 301 using a fixing screw 309. Next, the elastic regulating member 305 is attached to the button base 301 and the button cover 302.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the locking pieces 319a of the pair of first locking portions 319 are locked in the mounting holes 12a. Further, the two locking projections 331 and 331 facing the tip of the first locking portion 319 come into contact with the edge of the mounting hole 12a. Further, the outer flange portion 330 of the button base 301 is fitted into the first placement surface portion 12b, and the outer edge portion 343 of the flange cover portion 312 is placed on the second placement surface portion 12c. This restricts movement of the MAX bet button 14 in a direction parallel to the opening of the mounting hole 12a.

  In addition, although the example which formed the 1st mounting surface part 12b and the 2nd mounting surface part 12c which consist of a level | step difference surface in the outer edge of the mounting hole 12a was demonstrated in this example, it is not limited to this. For example, the outer edge portion 343 of the flange cover portion 312 may be placed on one surface of the pedestal portion 12 without providing the second placement surface portion 12c at the outer edge of the mounting hole 12a.

  Further, the first locking portion 319 of the button base 301 and the second locking portion 363 of the button cover 302 are in contact with the back side of the pedestal portion 12. Further, a band 305 a is disposed between the first locking portion 319 and the accommodating portion 311. Therefore, the elastic deformation to the accommodating part 311 side in the 1st latching | locking part 319 is controlled. As a result, the first locking portion 319 is not bent in the direction approaching the housing portion 311. Accordingly, the movement of the MAX bet button 14 to the surface side of the pedestal portion 12 is restricted, and the MAX bet button 14 can be prevented from coming out from the mounting hole 12a to the surface side of the pedestal portion 12.

  Further, since the outer flange portion 330 abuts on the first placement surface portion 12b, the pedestal portion 12 is sandwiched between the outer flange portion 330, the first locking portion 319, and the second locking portion 363. it can. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the MAX bet button 14 from falling not only to the front surface side of the pedestal portion 12 but also to the back surface side.

  The second locking portion 363 is arranged between the two first locking portions 319 and 319 in the circumferential direction of the button base 301 when the button cover 302 is attached to the button base 301. Therefore, the MAX bet button 14 can be supported at the three points of the two first locking portions 319 and 319 and the second locking portion 363, and the MAX bet button 14 can be attached to the pedestal portion 12 without rattling. Can be installed.

  Further, the button base 301 is provided with a locking rib 320 (see FIG. 25) at a position facing the second locking portion 363 of the button cover 302. The locking rib 320 faces the back side of the pedestal portion 12 and restricts the MAX bet button 14 from coming out of the mounting hole 12a to the front surface side of the pedestal portion 12. The second locking portion 363 and the locking rib 320 are ribs protruding from the button cover 302 and the button base 301, respectively. Therefore, the MAX bet button 14 can be reliably prevented from slipping out from the mounting hole 12a to the surface side of the pedestal portion 12 without being elastically deformed by an external force.

  According to the MAX bet button 14 of this example, the button cover 302 is attached after the button base 301 is mounted, so that the MAX bet button 14 can be removed from the pedestal portion 12 without increasing the number of parts. It can be surely prevented. In addition, the process of attaching the button cover 302 is performed after attaching the button base 301 to the pedestal 12 in the past, which was performed before attaching the button base 301 to the pedestal 12. Therefore, according to the attachment process of the MAX bet button 14 of this example, the number of work processes does not increase.

  Furthermore, in order to cancel the elastic deformation restriction of the first locking portion 319, it is necessary to cut the band 305a of the elastic restriction member 305. Therefore, when the MAX bet button 14 is extracted, there remains a trace that the band 305a is cut. Thereby, the trace of fraud can be left reliably. Further, not only the cutting of the band 305a but also the trace of fraud can be found not only by the plastic deformation of the first locking portion 319, but also by the fixing of the band 305a being released.

  Furthermore, the elastic deformation of the first locking portion 319 in the direction of releasing the locking with the pedestal portion 12 can be controlled only by winding the band 305a of the elastic limiting member 305 around the button base 301 and the button cover 302. it can. Therefore, the structure of the button base 301 can be simplified, and the button base 301 and the button cover 302 can be prevented from coming off.

  In this example, as a method of fixing the button base 301 and the button cover 302, the fixing screws 309 are used for fastening and fixing. Therefore, the button base 301 and the button cover 302 can be more firmly fixed as compared with the fixing method by engagement using the engaging claws. As a result, since it is difficult to remove the button base 301 and the button cover 302, an illegal act can be prevented. Further, after fastening and fixing using the fixing screw 309, the head of the fixing screw 309 may be covered with a sealing cap, a sealing seal, or the like. Thereby, when the fixing screw 309 is removed, the sealing cap, the sealing seal, and the like are damaged, so that a trace of fraud can be found.

  Further, the band 305 a of the elastic restricting member 305 is wound around the button base 301 and the button cover 302 to restrict the button cover 302 from being removed from the button base 301. Therefore, in this example, the button base 301 and the button cover 302 are fixed by two fixing methods, that is, fixing using the fixing screw 309 and fixing using the band 305a. Therefore, it is difficult to remove the button cover 302 from the button base 301.

  Elastic deformation in the first locking portion 319 toward the housing portion 311, that is, inward, is restricted by the band 305 a of the elastic restriction member 305. Accordingly, since the first locking portion 319 is always in contact with the back surface side of the pedestal portion 12, it is possible to prevent the MAX bet button 14 from coming out from the mounting hole 12a to the front surface side of the pedestal portion 12.

  Further, by placing the outer edge portion 343 of the flange cover portion 312 on the second placement surface portion 12c, the gap between the MAX bet button 14 and the pedestal portion 12 can be closed. As described above, the outer edge portion 343 is thinner than the leg portion 341 (see FIG. 27), and the outer edge portion 343 is formed to be thinner as it goes outward in the radial direction. It is easy to break. As a result, when a wire or the like is forcibly inserted into a slight gap between the outer edge portion 343 and the second placement surface portion 12c, the outer edge portion 343 is damaged. Thereby, the trace of cheating can be left reliably, and the trace of cheating can also be easily found from the surface side of the base part 12.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the button unit of the present invention is applied to the MAX bet button 14, but the present invention is not limited to this. , 17C, 17R and other various buttons such as production buttons.

  In the embodiment described above, an example using a pachislot machine as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine may be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi-slot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 9 ... Door main body, 9a ... Base member, 12 ... Base part, 12a ... Mounting hole, 12b ... 1st mounting surface part 12c: Second placement surface part, 14: MAX bet button (button unit), 15 ... 1 BET button, 16 ... Start lever, 31 ... Main control board, 41 ... Sub control board, 42 ... Sub control board case, 43 ... Sub relay board, 43a ... Sub control board connector, 43b ... Volume switch, 43c ... Optical connector, 53 ... Door relay board, 53a ... Optical connector, 61 ... ROM cartridge board, 62 ... Liquid crystal relay board, 71 ... Main control Circuit 121, Sub-relay board cover 122, Main surface portion 123, Connection cover surface portion 124, Connector guide portion 124a, First guide 124b ... 2nd guide surface, 124c ... 3rd guide surface, 124d ... insertion part, 124e ... 1st opposing surface, 124f ... 2nd opposing surface, 124g ... hollow part, 124h ... protrusion, 125 ... Step surface portion, 125a ... Cover side switch opening, 126 ... Side wall portion, 126a ... Rib, 127a ... Cover piece, 127a ... First cover piece, 127b ... Second cover piece, 127c ... Third cover piece, 128 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Cap mounting part, 129 ... Fixing boss hole, 131 ... Sub relay board case, 132 ... Switch opening part, 133 ... Connector opening part, 133a ... Cover piece, 134 ... Fixing boss hole, 135 ... Cap press-fitting hole, 141 ... sub relay board sheet, 141a ... flat surface part, 141b ... side face part, 141c ... top face part, 146 ... sealing cap, 151 ... door relay board sheet 152 ... upper case member, 152a ... upper side plate, 152b ... first side plate, 152c ... second side plate, 152d ... third side plate, 152e ... fourth side plate, 153 ... first Connector cover part, 153a ... upper surface, 153b ... side face, 153c ... front face, 153d ... case side recess, 153e ... flange part, 154 ... second connector cover part, 156 ... lower base part, 156a ... mounting part, 156b ... 1st side surface part, 156c ... 2nd side surface part, 156d ... 3rd side surface part, 156e ... 4th side surface part, 160 ... Cable support part, 160a ... Mounting part, 162 ... 1st intrusion prevention member, 162a ... concave portion for cable, 162b ... mounting concave portion, 180 ... harness hook unit, 181 ... harness hook, 182 ... hole filling member, 183 ... molding hole, 184 ... Claw, 184a ... Leg, 184b ... Claw, 185 ... Opposing piece, 185a ... Locking projection, 185b ... Locking recess, 186 ... Connection piece, 190 ... Harness hook cover, 301 ... Button base, 302 ... Button cover, 303 ... Pressing member, 305 ... Elasticity restricting member, 305a ... Band, 305b ... Lock part, 306 ... Sensor board, 307 ... LED board, 309 ... Fixing screw, 311 ... Accommodating part, 312 ... Flange cover part, 318 ... Screwing hole, 318a ... Counterbore hole, 319 ... First locking part (locking part), 319a ... Locking piece, 320 ... Locking rib, 325 ... Opening window, 330 ... Outer flange part, 331 ... Locking projection, 332 ... insertion hole, 341 ... leg part, 342 ... bent part, 343 ... outer edge part, 361 ... first cover part, 362 ... second cover part, 363 ... first 371 ... cylinder part, 372 ... pressing part, 373 ... decorative sheet, 381 ... pressing surface part, 382 ... side peripheral part, 383 ... locking hole, 386 ... mounting part, 386a ... locking part, 387 ... Sliding part, 388 ... connecting part, 389 ... penetrating window, 390 ... inclined surface part, 390a ... insertion window, 391 ... sealing face part, 392 ... cylindrical part, 393 ... light shielding piece, 398 ... light source space, 601 ... extraction Prevention screw, 601a ... head, 601b ... shaft, H1 ... harness, L1 ... optical cable, L2 ... optical cable, X1 ... center axis

Claims (2)

It has a button unit that is attached to the mounting hole of the gaming machine body
The button unit is
A pressing member that is pressed by the player;
A button base for slidably supporting the pressing member;
An extraction preventing screw that is screwed into a side peripheral portion of the button base and the shaft portion is inserted into the pressing member;
The pressing member is
A hollow cylinder portion slidably accommodated in the button base;
A pressing portion that closes one axial opening of the cylindrical portion,
The tube portion is formed with an insertion window through which the shaft portion of the extraction preventing screw is inserted,
In the extraction preventing screw, the shaft portion intersects the sliding direction of the pressing member,
The button base is
A gaming machine having a screwing hole into which the extraction preventing screw is screwed. The button unit is
A band wound around the button base;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the band covers at least a part of a head portion of the extraction preventing screw.

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