JP2016159159A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with an excellent operational feeling.SOLUTION: Compared to a case where an inclined device 5310 is displaced at a first speed, when in a case where a displacement is made at a second speed greater than the first speed, a load given as resistance from a third energization device 5380 to an inclined device 5310 is greater. Therefore, when the inclined device 5310 is operated with a strong force (greater acceleration speed), and thereby even in a case where the speed of the inclined device 5310 becomes greater, it is possible to shorten a distance necessary for the inclined device 5310 till it is stopped after operation force is released.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

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

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with an operated member for a player to perform a push-in operation, and is controlled in such a manner that the input is switched in accordance with the push-in amount (displacement, speed, strength, etc.) of the operated member. There is a gaming machine (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-024322 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that there is room for improvement in the operability of the operation member. The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with good operability of the operation member.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes input means for a player to perform an input operation, and the input means includes an operated member to be input by the player, Braking means configured to apply a load as a movement resistance to the operated member and to change the load, and the operated member is displaced at a first speed and a second speed larger than the first speed. When possible, the braking means is applied to the operated member when displaced at the second speed as compared to the load applied to the operated member from the braking means when displaced at the first speed. The load given from is increased.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operated member is changed in an input mode between at least a first input and a second input according to a displacement amount thereof, In a range where the first input is performed, a change in load applied from the braking means is suppressed.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the braking means includes an elastic spring member that is displaceable by a load transmitted from the operated member. The operating member is a portion that is disposed to face the elastic spring member, and is a first portion that is in contact with the elastic spring member so that a load can be transmitted to the elastic spring member, and is different from the first portion. And a second portion in which a load is not transmitted to and from the elastic spring member. At least the second portion is disposed between the pair of first portions.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the operability of the operation member can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the operability can be changed by the amount of displacement of the operation member.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the operability can be improved by the braking means having spring elasticity.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a front perspective view of an operation device. (A) is the partial front view of a pachinko machine, (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the pachinko machine in the VIb-VIb line | wire of Fig.6 (a). (A) is the partial front view of a pachinko machine, (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the pachinko machine in the VIIb-VIIb line | wire of Fig.7 (a). It is a front perspective view of an operation device. It is a top exploded perspective view of an operation device. It is a top surface exploded perspective view of a tilting device. It is a bottom exploded perspective view of a tilting device. (A) is a front view of an upper cover, (b) is a side view of the upper cover taken along arrow XIIb in FIG. 12 (a), and (c) is a top view of the upper cover. (A) is sectional drawing of the upper cover in the XIIIa-XIIIa line | wire of Fig.12 (a), (b) is a bottom perspective view of an upper cover. (A) is a front view of a lower cover, (b) is a side view of the lower cover taken along arrow XIVb in FIG. 14 (a), (c) is a top view of the lower cover, (d ) Is a cross-sectional view of the lower cover taken along line XIVd-XIVd in FIG. FIGS. 14A to 14D are partial cross-sectional views of the tilting device taken along a line corresponding to the XIVd-XIVd line in FIG. (A) is a top view of the shaft cover, (b) is a front view of the shaft cover, and (c) is a side view of the shaft cover taken along arrow XVIc in FIG. 16 (a). It is an upper surface exploded perspective view of a lower case. It is a bottom exploded perspective view of a lower case. (A) is a front view of an operation device, (b) is sectional drawing of the operation device in the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operation device in the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operation device in the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). It is a graph showing the load given to a tilting apparatus with respect to the tilting angle from the raising position of a tilting apparatus. It is a top surface exploded perspective view of the tilting device in a 2nd embodiment. (A) to (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the tilting device and the lower case. (A) to (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the tilting device and the lower case. (A) And (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). It is a graph showing the load given to a tilting apparatus with respect to the tilting angle from the raising position of a tilting apparatus. (A) is a front perspective view of the rotary piston member in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a partial front perspective view of a lower case, (c) is a partial front perspective view of a shaft cover. (A) And (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is the fragmentary sectional view of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in 4th Embodiment in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). It is a graph showing the load given to a tilting apparatus with respect to the tilting angle from the raising position of a tilting apparatus. It is a side view of the operation device in a 5th embodiment. (A) is a top view of an upper case, (b) And (c) is sectional drawing of the upper case and 3rd urging | biasing apparatus in the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of Fig.36 (a). (A) is a side view of a rotating roller, (b) is a front view of the rotating roller at arrow XXXVIIb of FIG. 37 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of Fig.36 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of Fig.36 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of Fig.36 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line | wire of FIG. It is a side view of the operation device in 6th Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a partial side view of an operation device. (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in 7th Embodiment in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the operating device in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is a fragmentary sectional view of the operating device in 8th Embodiment in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the tilting apparatus in 9th Embodiment in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). (A) And (b) is sectional drawing of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a). It is sectional drawing of the tilting apparatus in the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line | wire of Fig.19 (a).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 22, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. In the inner frame 12, a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13 A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface opened on the left side. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 and an operation device 300 that are operated by a player to drive a ball into the front of the game board 13 are disposed. The operation device 300 will be described later.

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

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a plurality of nails (not shown) for ball guidance, a windmill (not shown), and a rail 61. , 62, a general winning port 63, a first winning port 64, a second winning port 640, a variable winning device 330, a through gate 67, a variable display device unit 80, and the like, and its peripheral portion is the inner frame 12 (FIG. 1)). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material and is formed so that the player can visually recognize various structures disposed on the back side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, and the variable display unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and are tapped from the front side of the game board 13 It is fixed by etc.

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

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the band-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner periphery of the game board 13 is surrounded by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is an area formed in front of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and a resin outer edge member 73 connecting the rails (a winning opening is provided and fired). Area where the falling sphere flows).

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

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

  In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate, by means of LEDs, whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of changing the probability, in the short time, or in the normal state by a lighting state, or whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state. , Indicating whether the stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probable jackpot, a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, or a symbol that is out of place by a lighting state, indicating the number of held balls by a lighting state, and a 7-segment display device, Displays numbers and errors. The plurality of LEDs are configured to have different emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board 13 in the left and right regions of the variable display device unit 80, and is configured so that a part of the ball launched to the game board 13 can pass therethrough. When the ball passes through the through gate 67, a winning lottery of the second symbol is performed. After winning the lottery, the 2nd symbol display device displays the variation. For example, the symbol “x” is displayed as the stop symbol of the variable display.

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

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

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning port 64 through which a ball can win is disposed. When a ball wins the first winning port 64, a first winning port switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the first winning port switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is made (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, a second winning port 640 through which a ball can win is disposed below the first winning port 64 in front view. When a ball wins the second prize opening 640, a second prize opening switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the main controller 110 is caused by the second prize opening switch being turned on. A jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 4), and a display corresponding to the lottery result is shown on the first symbol display device 37B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the configuration of the game board 13 is symmetrical, aiming at the first winning port 64 by “right-handed” or setting the second winning port 640 by “left-handed”. You can also aim. For this reason, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment allows the player to launch a ball according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed to “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Therefore, the troublesomeness of changing how to hit the ball can be eliminated.

  A variable winning device 330 (see FIG. 11) is disposed below the first winning port 64, and a specific winning port 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery performed due to the winning at the first winning port 64 or the second winning port 640 becomes a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, The first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

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

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

  A sticking space K1 for sticking a certificate paper, an identification label or the like is provided at the lower right corner of the gaming board 13, and the certificate paper or the like attached to the sticking space K1 is a small window of the front frame 14. 35 (see FIG. 1).

  The game board 13 is provided with an out port 71. A sphere that flows down in the game area and has not won any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a, 640 is guided to an unillustrated sphere discharge path through the out opening 71. The out ports 71 are provided as a pair on the left and right of the specific winning port 65a.

  A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (acts) such as a windmill are arranged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively. The other device 228 includes a drive motor M1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 5, the operation device 300 is disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the inner frame 12 in the front view (that is, the center in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 10).

  The operation device 300 includes a tilting device 310 configured to be tiltable by being pushed into the player, and the tilting device 310 is recessed in the front-rear direction along the outer frame of the upper plate 17. It is possible to move the area configured by. When the player tilts (rotates) the tilting device 310, a signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1).

  A gap is provided between the tilting device 310 and the housing recess 17a so that at least a finger of a hand can easily enter. Thereby, the player can make preparations for operating the tilting device 310 in such a manner that his / her finger is inserted into the back side of the top surface of the tilting device 310.

  Since the player holds the operation handle 51 with the right hand, the swing operation member 310 is often operated with the left hand. Therefore, in the following description, it demonstrates on the assumption that a player operates the swing operation member 310 with a left hand.

  6 (a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 6 (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 along the line VIb-VIb of FIG. 6 (a), and FIG. 7 (a). These are the partial front views of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG.7 (b) is a fragmentary sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 in the VIIb-VIIb line | wire of Fig.7 (a).

  6 and 7, the vicinity of the operation device 300 of the pachinko machine 10 is partially illustrated. 6 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position (initial position in the present embodiment), and in FIG. 7, the tilting device 310 is disposed at the lowered position (the pushing end in the present embodiment). An example of a player's hand operating the tilting device 310 is illustrated with imaginary lines.

  An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. The operation of the tilting device 310 is performed by the player when, for example, a specific display (for example, a display “push in the pedal”) appears on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2). Before the specific display appears, the player stands by with his hand placed on the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 6B). At this time, by placing the hand on the upper part of the rotation shaft of the tilting device 310, the player can operate the tilting device 310 immediately when a specific display appears while maintaining the tilting device 310 in the raised position. So you can easily wait.

  From the state shown in FIG. 6 (b), the tilting device 310 is operated by moving the tilting device 310 from the raised position to the lowered position by tilting the hand around the base of the hand (FIG. 7 (b)). reference). In the present embodiment, the tilting device 310 is configured to be able to detect an angle of tilting from the raised position.

  The housing recess 17 a of the upper plate 17 is disposed sufficiently away from the outer shape of the tilting device 310. Therefore, when the player grips the left and right side surfaces of the tilting device 310, it is possible to easily put a finger between the tilting device 310 and the housing recess 17a.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the tilting device 310 is moved (tilted) by applying a force in the direction of arrow F <b> 1 that draws a curve along the arc from the state shown in FIG. 6. That is, since the direction of the force for moving the tilting device 310 is not a straight line but a curved line, even if the player applies a large linear force to the tilting device 310 at the raised position (see FIG. 6), the tilting device 310 As it moves, the angle between the direction of force and the direction of movement of the tilting device 310 (the tangential direction of the rotation trajectory) increases. Therefore, the load applied to the tilting device 310 in the lowered position can be reduced (the linear force applied from the player can be partially released).

  FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300. FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 of the operation device 300 is disposed at the raised position (see FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 8, the operation device 300 is configured such that a tilting device 310 having a fan-shaped cross section is pivotally supported at an end on the near side and can be tilted with respect to a pushing operation (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  FIG. 9 is an exploded top perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 9, the operation device 300 includes a tilting device 310 including ring members BR <b> 1 disposed at the left and right end portions at the front side end portion (front end portion in FIG. 9), and the tilting device 310. A lower case 360 having a concave bearing portion 361a for supporting the ring member BR1 from the lower side and forming a pushing end of the tilting device 310, and a ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 from the upper side and facing the lower case 360. The rising position of the tilting device 310 is determined by being fastened and fixed to the lower case 360 and contacting the tilting device 310 in such a manner that the tilting member 310 is disposed between the recessed portion and the lower case 360. The upper case 370 is mainly provided with the tilting device 310 in contact with the inner peripheral edge of the U-shaped frame.

  FIG. 10 is an exploded top perspective view of the tilting device 310, and FIG. 11 is a bottom exploded perspective view of the tilting device 310. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the tilting device 310 has a role as a decorative part that is arranged at the top and has the highest degree of attention from the player, and is an upper cover 311 that is pressed by the player. A lower cover 320 that is overlapped with the upper cover 311 in the vertical direction and fastened and fixed to the upper cover 311; and a lower cover 320 that is fastened and fixed to the upper cover 311 and the action claw portion 332; A shaft cover 330 sandwiched between them, a pair of shaft members 340 fitted between the upper cover 311 and the shaft cover 330, an inner side of the rear end of the upper cover 311 and an outer side of the rear end of the lower cover 320 A curved bending member 350 disposed between and having a comb-like comb-shaped portion 352, a drive motor M1 sandwiched between the upper cover 311 and the lower cover 320, and an upper cover 311 and extending 設判 shaft portion 313c and the ring-shaped ring member BR1 which fitted into the extension 設半 shaft portion 331c of the shaft cover 330, mainly comprises.

  The shaft member 340 is disposed in a pair of left and right, and includes a cylindrical tubular portion 341 that is fitted into the recessed portions 313b and 331b and the extended half shaft portions 313c and 331c of the upper cover 311 and the shaft cover 330, and A disk part 342 formed in a disk shape having a diameter larger than that of the cylindrical part 341 in the middle of the cylindrical part 341, and axial movement of the disk part 342 are locked, and the cylindrical part 341 is provided at a twisted portion. And a torsion spring 343 disposed in a state of being inserted.

  By arranging the pair of left and right shaft members 340, the upper cover 311 and the shaft cover 330 can be fastened and fixed through fastening screws in the vicinity of the center of the shaft center. As a result, even if a large load is applied by the player near the center of the shaft center (even if the player performs an erroneous operation), the upper cover 311 and the shaft cover 330 can be It is possible to prevent the vicinity of the center from being damaged.

  The torsion spring 343 includes a lower arm 343a extending downward on the inner side in the axial direction of the tilting member 310 and an upper arm 343b extending upward on the outer side in the axial direction. The lower arm 343a is inserted into the through hole 331f of the shaft cover 330. At the same time, the upper arm 343b is locked to the notch 314a of the upper cover 311 and the notch 323a of the lower cover 320, and is locked to the belt-like convex portion 361b (see FIG. 9) of the lower case 360.

  The bending member 350 includes a main body portion 351 having an I-shaped cross section that curves along the shapes of the bending wall portion 316 of the upper cover 311 and the bending wall portion 322 of the lower cover 320, and a front side end portion of the main body portion 351 (see FIG. It mainly includes a comb-like portion 352 that extends to the right in a shape that conforms to the shape on the front side of the tenth paper, and a switching extension portion 353 that extends in the opposite direction of the comb-like portion 352.

  The main body 351 has a plate-like sandwiched portion 351a extending in the left-right direction from the back end (the back side in FIG. 10), and is recessed upward at a lower end portion adjacent to the sandwiched portion 351a. A fitting recess 351b provided between the inner side of the rear end portion (curved wall portion 316) of the upper cover 311 and the outer side of the rear end portion (curved wall portion 322) of the lower cover 320. It is pinched.

  The sandwiched portion 351 a is a plate portion that is curved along the shape of the curved wall portion 322, and is a portion that is sandwiched between the curved wall portion 316 of the upper cover 311 and the curved wall portion 322 of the lower cover 320. .

  The comb-shaped portion 352 includes a protruding portion 352a protruding rightward from the main body portion 351 and a recessed portion 352b sandwiched between adjacent protruding portions 352a and recessed toward the main body portion 351 side. In this embodiment, they are arranged at equal intervals (intervals that are switched every time the tilting device 310 rotates (tilts) 3 ° in the assembled state).

  The switching extending portion 353 includes a protruding portion 353a protruding leftward from the main body portion 351, and a recessed portion 353b adjacent to the lower end of the protruding portion 353a and recessed toward the main body portion 351. . In the present embodiment, the boundary position between the protruding portion 353a and the recessed portion 353b is configured to match the intermediate position (half position) of the protruding portion 352a at the lower end of the comb-shaped portion 352.

  The drive motor M1 is provided with a pair of left and right, and includes a fan-shaped weight member M1a that is eccentrically supported by a rotary shaft that is rotationally driven. When the drive motor M1 is rotationally driven, the center of gravity of the weight member M1a is moved, and the tilting member 310 can be vibrated by the movement of the center of gravity, thereby increasing the expectation of the player who operates the tilting device 310. it can.

  Next, the upper cover 311 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. 12A is a front view of the upper cover 311, FIG. 12B is a side view of the upper cover 311 along the arrow XIIb in FIG. 12A, and FIG. 12C is the upper cover. 311 is a top view of 311. FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view of the upper cover 311 taken along the line XIIIa-XIIIa of FIG. 12A, and FIG. 13B is a bottom perspective view of the upper cover 311.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the upper cover 311 is disposed on a plate-shaped pressing plate portion 312 that is inclined upward from the near side to the far side, and on the near side end portion of the pressing plate portion 312. A cylindrical upper half 313 having a half-pipe shape whose outer shape extends in the left-right direction, and a vertical direction toward the rear end of the cylindrical upper half 313 in the front portion of the pressing plate 312 (FIG. 13). (A) a front side wall portion 314 extending in the vertical direction) and a rear side wall extending from the pressing plate portion 312 in parallel to the front side wall portion 314 with a predetermined interval behind the front side wall portion 314. Portion 315, a curved wall portion 316 that is curved and extended downward from the rear end portion of the pressing plate portion 312, and a lower wall portion of the curved wall portion 316 that extends along the same plane and that is And a bottom wall portion 317 that forms a bottom surface.

  The pressing plate portion 312 is configured to have a shape in which the center portion in the left-right direction protrudes upward compared to the outer portion in the left-right direction, and includes an opening 312 a on the opposite side of the cylindrical upper half 313. The opening 312a is a portion where the protruding portion 321a of the lower cover 320 protrudes, and the effect of light by the LEDs disposed on the decorative plate 363d (see FIG. 9) can be visually recognized through the lower cover 320.

  The cylindrical upper half 313 is a portion having the central axis of the cylinder the same as the rotation axis of the tilting device 310, and a housing portion 313 a that houses the torsion spring 343, and a central portion of the tilting device 310 from the housing portion 313 a. A concave portion 313b formed as a concave portion having a semicircular cross section toward the outside, and an inner peripheral surface having substantially the same shape (slightly large radius) as the concave portion 313b and facing outward of the tilting device 310 Extending half-shaft portion 313c extending in a half-pipe shape, and a fastening hole 313d which is disposed closer to the center of the tilting device 310 than the recessed portion 313b and to which a fastening screw for fastening and fixing the shaft cover 330 is fixed. And an overhanging contact portion 361g (see FIG. 9) of the lower case 360 and an overhanging contact portion 313e that is contacted in the circumferential direction when the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position.

  The recessed portion 313b and the extended half shaft portion 313c are portions where the cylindrical portion 341 of the shaft member 340 is fitted together with the cylindrical lower half portion 331 of the shaft cover 330 in the assembled state of the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 9). In addition, the extended half shaft portion 313c is fitted into the ring member BR1 (see FIG. 11).

  The fastening hole 313d is a screw hole to which a fastening screw for fastening and fixing the shaft cover 330 is fixed. In the assembled state of the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 9), the cylindrical upper half 313 can be reinforced by the strength of the fastening screw fixed to the fastening hole 313d. Even if an operation such as hitting the front side portion of 310 is performed, the tilting device 310 can be prevented from being damaged.

  The overhanging contact portion 313e has an effect of producing by being visually recognized integrally with the decoration on the front side end portion of the lower case 360 (see FIG. 9), and the tilting device 310 moves upward and rises. When it reaches the position, it abuts against the abutting portion 361g and functions as a detent.

  The front side wall portion 314 is a plate-like portion connected to the rear end portion of the cylindrical upper half portion 313, and includes notches 314a disposed in a pair in the front-rear direction at both left and right end portions. Since the notch 314a is a notch to which the upper arm 343b (see FIG. 10) of the torsion spring 343 is locked, the tilting device 310 is biased in the rotational (tilting) direction from the torsion spring 343 via the notch 314a. Receive.

  The rear side wall portion 315 is a portion that abuts the abutting end surface 321b of the lower cover 320 on the surface, and a plurality of plate-shaped reinforcing plate portions that are disposed between the front side wall portion 314 and connected to the front side wall portion 314. 315a.

  The reinforcing plate portion 315a has a plurality of plate-like portions arranged side by side symmetrically, and the plate-like portions other than the plate-like portion disposed in the center are recessed support that is a recess for receiving and supporting the drive motor M1 on the lower surface. Part 315b. Accordingly, a plurality of small frame shapes are formed by the front side wall portion 314, the rear side wall portion 315, and the reinforcing plate portion 315a, so that the strength in the vicinity of the front side wall portion 314 and the rear side wall portion 315 of the pressing plate portion 312 is improved. Can do.

  The curved wall portion 316 is configured such that the central portion in the left-right direction protrudes outward from the cylindrical upper half 313 as compared to the outer portion in the left-right direction (see FIG. 13B), and the rotating shaft ( That is, it is a plate-like portion that is curved in the vertical and horizontal directions and is formed in an arc shape centering on the center of the circle of the upper half portion 313 of the cylinder, and is curved along the vertical direction on the inner side surface (side surface on the rotating shaft side). A curved concave portion 316a is provided. The curved recess 316a is formed with a width slightly larger than the width of the sandwiched portion 351a of the bending member 350.

  Next, the lower cover 320 will be described with reference to FIG. 14 (a) is a front view of the lower cover 320, FIG. 14 (b) is a side view of the lower cover 320 taken along arrow XIVb in FIG. 14 (a), and FIG. 14 (c) is a lower cover. FIG. 14D is a cross-sectional view of the lower cover 320 taken along the line XIVd-XIVd in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the lower cover 320 is formed of a light-transmitting resin material, and has a plate-shaped reinforcing plate portion 321 that is inclined upward from the near side to the deep side, and the rear of the reinforcing plate portion 321. A curved wall portion 322 that curves and extends downward from the end portion, and a pair of plate-like side wall portions that extend downward from the left and right end portions of the reinforcing plate portion 321 and are connected to the curved wall portion 322 323, a front abutting wall portion 324 extending inward in the left-right direction from the front side end of the side wall portion 323, and a box connected to the front abutting wall portion 324 and open on the front side and the upper side And a motor support portion 325 formed in a shape.

  The reinforcing plate portion 321 has a shape (transferred shape) whose upper surface can be in close contact with the lower surface of the pressing plate portion 312 (see FIG. 12A) of the upper cover 311, and is thus fastened to the upper cover 311 in the vertical direction. The strength of the upper cover 311 can be reinforced by being fixed. Thereby, when the player gives a strong impact to the upper cover 311, it is possible to prevent the upper cover 311 from being damaged. The reinforcing plate portion 321 includes an overhanging portion 321a that projects upward in the center portion in the front-rear direction, and a contact end surface 321b that is formed on the end surface on the front side.

  The overhang portion 321a is a portion that is visible to the player through the opening 312a (see FIG. 10) of the upper cover 311 in the assembled state (see FIG. 8).

  The abutting end surface 321b is disposed at a position where the abutting end surface 321b abuts the rear side wall portion 315 of the upper cover 311 on the surface in the assembled state (see FIG. 8). Thereby, the lower cover 320 can be reinforced by using the strength of the rear side wall portion 315.

  The curved wall portion 322 is formed in an arc shape centering on the same axis as the central axis of the curved shape of the curved wall portion 316 of the upper cover 311 (see FIG. 13A), and at each position in the left-right direction, The curved wall 316 is configured with a slightly smaller radius. Accordingly, the lower cover 320 can be accommodated in the upper cover 311 in a state where the curved wall portion 316 and the curved wall portion 322 are in close contact with each other.

  The curved wall portion 322 has a notch 322a cut in the vertical direction at the center position in the left-right direction, an enlarged opening 322b whose notch width is enlarged at the upper end portion of the notch 322a, and a lower end portion of the curved wall portion 322. And a retaining portion 322c for closing the notch 322a.

  The notch 322a is a gap through which the main body portion 351 of the bending member 350 (see FIG. 10) is inserted, and the size of the gap is slightly wider than the thickness of the main body portion 351. The enlarged opening 322b is an opening through which the comb-shaped portion 352 and the switching extending portion 353 of the bending member 350 are inserted, and the width in the left-right direction is the width in the left-right direction of the comb-shaped portion 352 and the switching extending portion 353 ( The projected length is made larger than the total width.

  The retaining portion 322c is a portion that prevents the bending member 350 (see FIG. 11) from falling off, and has a thickness slightly smaller than the fitting recess 351b so as to be fitted with the fitting recess 351b of the bending member 350. Consists of shapes.

  The side wall part 323 is provided with a notch 323a that is notched upward from the lower end on the front side end face. The notch 323a is disposed behind the notch 314a (see FIG. 11) of the upper cover 311 in the assembled state (see FIG. 8), and the upper arm 343b (see FIG. 11) of the torsion spring 343 is similar to the notch 314a. It is inserted and locked.

  The front abutting wall portion 324 is formed so as to be in contact with the front side wall portion 314 (see FIG. 13B) of the upper cover 311 in the assembled state (see FIG. 8). Thereby, the front contact wall part 324 can be reinforced using the strength of the front side wall part 314.

  The motor support portion 325 is a portion on which the drive motor M1 (see FIG. 10) is placed. The motor support portion 325 extends upward from the left and right end portions of the bottom plate portion 325a and the bottom plate portion 325a. It mainly includes a side wall portion 325b having a recessed support portion 325b1 that supports the base end portion from below, and a plate-like rear plate portion 325c that connects the bottom plate portion 325a and the side wall portion 325b.

  The drive motor M1 (see FIG. 10) is arranged at a position near the rotation axis of the tilting device 310, ie, the foremost end of the lower cover 320, so that the drive motor M1 is moved to the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 10) when the tilting device 310 operates. 1), the distance of relative movement with respect to the lower case 360 (see FIG. 8) fixed to the lower case 360 can be kept short. Therefore, while the drive motor M1 is mounted on the moving tilting device 310, the degree of deformation of the wiring that supplies electricity to the driving motor M1 due to the operation of the tilting device 310 can be reduced. As a result, the deterioration of the wiring of the drive motor M1 can be delayed, so that the maintenance period can be extended.

  The side wall part 325b faces the reinforcing plate part 315a arranged on the outermost side among the plurality of reinforcing plate parts 315a (see FIG. 13B) of the upper cover 311 in the vertical direction, and the reinforcing plate part 315a faces the reinforcing plate part 315a. The recessed support portion 315b and the recessed support portion 325b1 that are disposed are configured to be able to hold the drive motor M1.

  In the assembled state (see FIG. 8), the rear plate portion 325c comes into contact with the rear side wall portion 315 (see FIG. 13B) of the upper cover 311. Thereby, a large resistance can be ensured when the motor support 325 receives an upward load (from the piston member 362a (see FIG. 20A), which will be described later). Large resistance can be secured when received).

  Next, a procedure for sandwiching the bending member 350 between the lower cover 320 and the upper cover 311 will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (a) to 15 (d) show a part of the tilting device 310 in the line corresponding to the XIVd-XIVd line in FIG. 14 (a), illustrating the procedure for covering the lower cover 320 with the upper cover 311 in time series. It is sectional drawing.

  15A shows a state in which the bending member 350 is inserted into the notch 322a of the lower cover 320, and in FIG. 15B, the upper cover 311 is bent from the state of FIG. 15A. FIG. 15C shows a state where the upper cover 311 has been lowered by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 15B, and FIG. FIG. 15 shows a state where the upper cover 311 is lowered from the state of FIG. 15C to a position where the upper cover 311 is fixed to the lower cover 320.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the assembly process, even if the fitting recess 351 b of the bending member 350 is not firmly fitted to the retaining portion 322 c (see FIG. 15A), the upper cover 311 is covered from that state, By lowering, the posture of the bending member 350 is changed in such a way that the sandwiched portion 351a of the bending member 350 becomes the shape of the curved wall portion 322 of the lower cover 320 and the curved wall portion 316 of the upper cover 311 (FIG. 15B ) And FIG. 15 (c)), by lowering the upper cover 311, it is possible to form a state in which the fitting recess 351b of the bending member 350 is fitted in the retaining portion 322c (see FIG. 15 (d)). . Thereby, it becomes easy to perform the operation | work which fixes the bending member 350 between the upper cover 311 and the lower cover 320, and can shorten work time.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 15D, the main body 351 of the bending member 350 has a width direction along the thickness direction of the bending wall 316 of the upper cover 311. Even when the thickness of the bending member 350 is small, the bending member 350 can be prevented from being deformed in the thickness direction. The upper end of the bending member 350 is brought into contact with the upper end surface of the bending recess 316a of the bending wall portion 316, so that the bending member 350 is prevented from moving in the vertical direction. It is fixed between the cover 320.

  When the upper cover 311 is further lowered from the state shown in FIG. 15D (when the upper cover 311 is partially destroyed by an excessive load, etc.), the bending member 350 is further pushed in, and the retaining portion of the lower cover 320 Although the bending member 350 may slide down when the 322c is folded, in this embodiment, the reinforcing plate portion 321 of the lower cover 320 and the pressing plate portion 312 of the upper cover 311 come into contact with each other, so that the lower cover 320 is contacted. Since the strength for maintaining the position of the upper cover 311 is improved, it is possible to prevent the retaining portion 322c from being broken.

  The shaft cover 330 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (a) is a top view of the shaft cover 330, FIG. 16 (b) is a front view of the shaft cover 330, and FIG. 16 (c) is a shaft cover taken along arrow XVIc in FIG. 16 (a). FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the shaft cover 330 has a cylindrical lower half 331 having a shape similar to that of the upper cylindrical half 313 (see FIG. 13B), and extends rearward from the lower cylindrical half 331. A plurality of action claw portions 332.

  The cylindrical lower half 331 is a portion having the central axis of the cylinder the same as the rotation axis of the tilting device 310, and a receiving portion 331a for receiving a torsion spring 343 (see FIG. 10), A recessed portion 331b formed as a recessed portion having a semicircular cross section toward the center in the left-right direction of the half portion 331, and an inner peripheral surface having substantially the same shape (slightly larger radius) as the recessed portion 331b An extended half-shaft portion 331c extending in the shape of a half pipe toward the outside of the cylindrical lower half portion 331, and a fastening screw disposed at the center side of the cylindrical lower half portion 331 with respect to the recessed portion 331b. The insertion hole 331d to be inserted, the protruding contact portion 331e that is contacted with the protruding contact portion 361g of the lower case 360 in the circumferential direction when the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position, and the housing portion 331a It penetrates in the part on the recessed portion 331b side. A through hole 331f formed, mainly comprises. The accommodating portion 331a, the recessed portion 331b, the extended half shaft portion 331c, the insertion hole 331d, and the overhanging contact portion 331e are equivalent to the configuration of the same name in the cylindrical upper half portion 313 (see FIG. 13B). Since this is the part, the description is omitted.

  The through hole 331f is a hole through which the lower arm 343a (see FIG. 10) of the torsion spring 343 is inserted, and is formed over about 45 ° around the central axis of the circumference of the cylindrical lower half 331. Therefore, the torsion spring 343 can be torsionally deformed by displacing the lower arm 343 b of the torsion spring 343 inserted through the through hole 331 f outside the shaft cover 330.

  The action claw portion 332 is a plate-like portion in which a plurality (four in this embodiment) are provided in the left-right direction, and includes an upper end surface 332a having a planar shape and a lower end surface 332b having an arc shape. Prepare mainly.

  The upper end surface 332a is in contact with the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 325a (see FIG. 11) of the lower cover 320 in the assembled state (see FIG. 8). Thereby, the resistance with respect to the bending deformation of the bottom plate part 325a of the lower cover 320 can be improved.

  The lower end surface 332b is a side surface that is in contact with the piston member 362a of the lower case 360, and the switching point 332c that is the lowest point in the state shown in FIG. 16C is the posture shown in FIG. When the end surface 332a comes into contact with the piston member 362a in a horizontal position), it is disposed on the central axis of the piston member 362a of the lower case 360 (see FIG. 20B). The lower end surface 332b includes a front arc portion 332d disposed on the front side of the switching point 332c and a rear arc portion 332e disposed on the rear side of the switching point 332c, and the front arc portion 332d. The rear arc portion 332e has an arc having the same radius.

  Note that a plurality (four in this embodiment) of the action claw portions 332 are connected in series, and each abuts against the piston member 362a (see FIG. 17) of the lower case 360, so that the piston is tilted when the tilting device 310 tilts. Since the load applied from the biasing device 362 (see FIG. 17) can be doubled (four times in this embodiment) based on the biasing force loaded from one member 362a, the amount of operation of the tilting device 310 is small. Even when the load is small, the amount of change in the load applied from the biasing device 362 can be increased.

  Further, even if one of the plurality of action claws 332 is broken due to an impact when operated by a player, for example, the remaining action claw 332 receives a load from the piston member 362a. Thus, the game can be continued as usual. Therefore, the maintenance period of the tilting device 310 can be set longer.

  Next, the lower case 360 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is an exploded top perspective view of the lower case 360, and FIG. 18 is an exploded bottom perspective view of the lower case 360. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the lower case 360 includes a bottom receiving member 361 that is formed in a dish-like shape with the top open, and is assembled to the bottom receiving member 361 from below and the bottom receiving member 361. An urging device 362 having a piston member 362a configured to be movable in the thickness direction (vertical direction), and a power operating device 363 in which members fixed to the upper side of the bottom receiving member 361 and supplied with power are collectively arranged. Is mainly provided.

  The bottom receiving member 361 includes a recessed bearing portion 361a that is recessed in a semicircular shape whose upper side is opened at both left and right end portions of the front side end portion, and a left-right direction in the lower rear side of the central axis of the recessed bearing portion 361a. A strip-shaped projecting portion 361b that extends in a strip shape and projects upward, and a tubular receiver that extends in a tubular shape in the vertical direction behind the strip-shaped projecting portion 361b and has a bottom formed in it. A portion 361c, a cut portion 361d that is a cut formed along the front-rear direction on a lid plate that acts as a lid that blocks movement of the piston member 362a at the upper end of the cylindrical receiving portion 361c, and a concave bearing portion 361a A receiving surface 361e formed as a U-shaped flat surface inclined obliquely downward from the rear, a base portion 361f on which the power action device 363 is placed, and a rising position of the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 8). There mainly comprises a protruding contact portion 361g abuts at the projecting contact portion 313e and the circumferential direction of the tilting device 310, a rubber plate GR1 to be placed in the vicinity of the rear end portion of the receiving surface 361e, the by.

  The concave bearing portion 361a is a concave portion that pivotally supports the tilting device 310 by sandwiching the ring member BR1 (see FIG. 9) together with the upper case 370, and has a semicircular shape having a slightly larger radius than the ring member BR1. The

  The band-shaped projecting portion 361b is a protrusion to which the lower arm 343a (see FIG. 10) of the torsion spring 343 is locked. Thereby, when the tilting device 310 is operated from the raised position to the lowered position, the torsion spring 343 is wound, and the urging force that moves the tilting device 310 toward the raised position increases.

  The cylindrical receiving portion 361c is a cylindrical portion into which the piston member 362a of the urging device 362 is fitted, and extends in the vertical direction, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) are arranged on the left and right sides. Established.

  The notch portion 361d is formed with a width (a width slightly larger than the width of the action claw portion 332) that can receive the action claw portion 332 (see FIG. 10) of the tilting device 310, and the central portion thereof is the biasing device 362. The piston member 362a is recessed with an outer shape slightly larger than the outer shape of the hemispherical portion. Therefore, both the piston member 362a and the action claw portion 332 can be aligned (suppression of misalignment) by the cut portion 361d. Thereby, when the pushing amount of the tilting device 310 becomes large, the piston member 362a of the biasing device 362 and the action claw portion 332 of the tilting device 310 are displaced in the left-right direction (axial direction of the tilting device 310). This can be suppressed.

  The receiving surface 361e is a portion that is disposed to face the bottom wall portion 317 (see FIG. 10) when the tilting device 310 is disposed at the lowered position. Under normal conditions, even if an impact occurs when the tilting device 310 is placed in the lowered position (even if it is moved to the lowered position at a high speed), the bottom wall portion 317 of the tilting device 310 is pressed against the rubber plate GR1. As a result, the shock is absorbed, so that the tilting device 310 is prevented from being damaged (in this case, a gap is formed between the receiving surface 361e and the bottom wall portion 317). On the other hand, when the rubber plate GR1 is worn, even if sufficient shock absorption is not performed, the tilting device 310 is moved to the lowered position because the receiving surface 361e comes into contact with the bottom wall portion 317 of the tilting device 310. It is possible to reduce the impact (pressure) received by the tilting device when it reaches. The base portion 361f is provided with a rectangular opening. Through this opening, electric wiring for supplying power to the power operation device 363 is inserted.

  The biasing device 362 is a device that applies a biasing force to the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 10) through the action claw portion 332, and is supported on the inner side of the cylindrical receiving portion 361c so as to be operable in the vertical direction and is opened downward. A bottomed cylindrical piston member 362a, a coil spring 362b accommodated in the piston member 362a from the open end of the piston member 362a, and a cylindrical receiving portion 361c made of a highly rigid material such as metal. And a bottom cover member 362c fastened and fixed to the bottom receiving member 361 in a manner of covering the side opening.

  The piston member 362a is configured with a hemispherical upper tip and an upper half with an outer shape that can pass through the cut 361d, while a lower half with a larger outer shape than the cut 361d. The passage of the piston member 362a is prevented. Further, the lower half portion is formed with a rib having a semicircular cross section that protrudes from the central axis toward the eight sides and extends in the vertical direction, so that the piston member 362a is supported by the cylindrical receiving portion 361c. Thus, the frictional force applied to the piston member 362a from the cylindrical receiving portion 361c can be reduced by reducing the contact area between the piston member 362a and the cylindrical receiving portion 361c while maintaining the action of maintaining the posture. .

  In the present embodiment, the coil spring 362b is accommodated in the cylindrical receiving portion 361c in a state in which the coil spring 362b is contracted in advance from the natural length in the assembled state (see FIG. 8). Therefore, when no load is applied from the action claw portion 322, the piston member 362a is disposed at the rising end position (position where the movement of the piston member 362a is blocked by the notch portion 361d) by the biasing force of the coil spring 362b.

  The power action device 363 is placed on the base portion 361f of the bottom receiving member 361 and has a cup-shaped main body member 363a configured such that the upper end surface is inclined upward from the near side to the back, and the main body member 363a. A right sensor fixing plate 363b that is an electronic board that is inserted into a notch formed in the rear wall from the upper end downward and is fastened and fixed to a plate portion that extends rearward of the main body member 363a, and the right sensor On the opposite side of the fixed plate 363b, the left sensor fixed plate 363c, which is an electronic board fastened and fixed to a plate portion extending rearward of the main body member 363a in the same manner as the right sensor fixed plate 363b, and the upper side of the main body member 363a A decorative plate 363d, which is an electronic board that is fixed to the end face and is provided with an illumination device such as an LED, is mainly provided.

  The main body member 363a has an opening in the bottom plate, and electrical wiring is inserted into the inside through the opening. The electric wiring is connected to the sensor fixing plates 363b and 363c and the decoration plate 363d, whereby electric power can be supplied to the sensors S1 to S3 and the LEDs arranged on the decoration plate 363d.

  On the right sensor fixing plate 363b, a photocoupler type first sensor S1 and a second sensor S2 are vertically arranged in a rear end portion. On the left sensor fixing plate 363c, a photocoupler-type third sensor S3 is disposed at a position facing the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2.

  The first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2 are sensors that detect the orientation and position of the tilting device 310 by detecting the passage of the protruding portion 352a (see FIG. 10) of the bending member 350, and the third sensor S3 This is a sensor for detecting the operation state of the tilting device 310 (pushing or striking operation or pedal operation for detecting the pushing amount) by detecting the passage of the protruding portion 353a (see FIG. 10) of the bending member 350. In the following, an operation that does not have a difference in detection depending on the amount of pressing, such as pressing or continuous hitting operation, is referred to as “push operation”, and an operation that detects the pressing amount is referred to as “pedal operation”.

  In addition, the photocoupler type sensor includes a light projecting unit that projects light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light projecting unit, and includes a gap (slit) into which a portion to be detected can be inserted. It means a sensor arranged in a substantially U shape.

  Next, the pushing operation of the tilting device 310 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A is a front view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along the line XIXb-XIXb in FIG. 19A. 19A and 19B show a state in which the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position. The XIXb-XIXb line is illustrated as a line passing through the center of a predetermined piston member 362a of the lower case 360.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the lower arm 343a of the torsion spring 343 abuts on the belt-like convex portion 361b of the lower case 360 in a state where the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position. And locked. Therefore, when the tilting device 310 is pushed downward (tilting operation) from the raised position, the torsion spring 343 is wound, and the urging force by the torsion spring 343 increases in proportion to the rotation (tilting) angle of the tilting device 310. To do.

  In the relationship between the bending member 350 and each of the sensors S1 to S3, the recessed portions 352b and 353b (see FIG. 10) of the bending member 350 are arranged in the region between the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit at the raised position. In all the sensors S1 to S3, the light emitted from the light projecting unit reaches the light receiving unit. Therefore, when the tilting device 310 is tilted, any one of the sensors S1 to S3 is configured to be shielded from light so that the light projecting unit irradiates all the sensors S1 to S3. If the state where the light reaches the light receiving unit is detected, it can be detected that the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position.

  Next, the tilting operation (rotating operation) of the tilting device 310 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20A, 20B, 21A, and 21B are cross-sectional views of the operation device 300 taken along line XIXb-XIXb in FIG. 19A.

  20A shows a state where the tilting device 310 is tilted by a predetermined angle (about 3 °) from the state shown in FIG. 19B, and FIG. 20B shows the state shown in FIG. A state in which the tilting device 310 is tilted by a predetermined angle (about 7 °, about 10 ° from the raised position) from the state shown in a) is shown, and in FIG. 21 (a), it is shown in FIG. 20 (b). The state in which the tilting device 310 is tilted by a predetermined angle (about 10 °, about 20 ° from the ascending position) is illustrated, and in FIG. 21B, the tilting device is moved from the state illustrated in FIG. The state where 310 is tilted by a predetermined angle (about 4 °, about 24 ° from the raised position) and is arranged at the lowered position is illustrated. Further, for easy understanding, the action claw portion 322 and the piston member 362a are partially enlarged and illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the tilting device 310 is tilted by 3 ° from the raised position, the lower end surface of the action claw portion 332 starts to contact the piston member 362a. Therefore, the load felt by the player via the tilting device 310 is the sum of the urging force of the torsion spring 343 and the urging force of the coil spring 362b.

  In the present embodiment, since the coil spring 362b is disposed on the cylindrical receiving portion 361c in a state where the coil spring 362b is contracted by a predetermined amount from the natural length, the load applied from the coil spring 362b to the action claw portion 332 is from the start of contact. Since it is large, the rate of change of the load felt by the player suddenly increases (see FIG. 22).

  Therefore, the player can feel that the state of the operation device 300 has changed at a position where the load applied via the tilting device 310 changes rapidly. In the present embodiment, the state between FIG. 19B and FIG. 20A is the push operation state, and the state between FIG. 20A and FIG. 21B is the pedal operation state. As configured.

  That is, in the state shown in FIG. 20 (a), a push operation (push-in operation or continuous hitting operation) can be performed up to a position where the load suddenly increases, and further against the sudden increase in load. The pedal can be operated by pushing it in. Therefore, a single operation of tilting the tilting device 310 can be performed separately as a push operation and a pedal operation, and each operation method is switched using the load applied to the player from the tilting device 310 as a mark. Therefore, it is possible to switch each operation method intuitively (using a feeling of pushing), not through a visual operation such as changing the operation method while looking at the scale.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the lower end surface 332b of the action claw 332 is pulled from the rotation axis O1 and rearward from a straight line N1 passing through the contact point between the action claw 332 and the piston member 362a (FIG. 20 (a). ) It is configured to rise upward toward the right).

  Therefore, for example, compared with the case where the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 is formed along the straight line N1, the amount of displacement of the coil spring 362b with respect to the tilt angle of the tilt device 310 can be reduced. When the pushing amount of 310 is large (see FIGS. 21A and 21B), it is possible to suppress the displacement amount of the torsion spring 343 from becoming excessively large.

  Here, as it goes from FIG. 20A to FIG. 21B, the contact point of the action claw portion 332 with respect to the piston member 362a moves away from the rotation axis O1, so that, for example, the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 is a straight line N1. When the tilting device 310 tilts at a predetermined angle, the vertical displacement of the contact point increases and the amount of displacement of the coil spring 362b increases, so that the displacement from the piston member 362a is applied to the action claw portion 332. Load increases.

  In this case, when the tilting device 310 is pushed in with a large displacement speed, the amount of change in the load applied to the acting claw portion 332 from the piston member 362a increases abruptly as it approaches the pushing end, and the acting claw portion 332 There is a risk of damage.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 is inclined upward (inclined in a direction away from the piston member 362a) toward the rear, so that the displacement speed of the tilting device 310 is large. Even when the pushing operation is performed, the speed at which the coil spring 362b is displaced can be reduced. Thereby, it can suppress that the variation | change_quantity of the load given to the action nail | claw part 322 from the piston member 362a becomes large rapidly.

  Further, since the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 is formed in an arc shape and the tip of the piston member 362a is formed in a hemispheric shape, the contact mode can be maintained as point contact, and the action claw portion 332 and the piston member 362a. The frictional force generated between the two can be reduced. Thereby, when the action nail | claw part 332 tilts, it can prevent that the load which causes the piston member 362a to fall sideways (falling down in the front-back direction) arises.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the action claw portion 332 is inserted into the cut portion 361d of the lower case 360 in a state where the tilting device 310 is tilted by 20 ° from the raised position. For this reason, the tip of the piston member 362a has a hemispherical shape, and the action claw portion 332 is formed with a width thinner than the diameter of the piston member 362a, and the action claw portion 332 is in the left-right direction (FIG. 21A). Even if it is easy to shift with respect to the piston member 362a, the movement of the action claw portion 332 in the left-right direction can be suppressed by stopping the cut portion 361d. Thereby, the urging force generated according to the displacement of the coil spring 362b can be reliably loaded on the action claw portion 332 via the piston member 362.

  Note that the separation width of the cut portion 361d is formed smaller than that of the present embodiment, or a buffer member is provided on the side surface of the cut portion 361d, and the action claw portion 332 is sandwiched by the cut portion 361d to apply a frictional force. You may do it. In this case, the load received by the player when the action claw portion 332 enters the notch 361d can be rapidly changed, so that the action claw portion 332 and the piston member 362a shown in FIG. It can be formed as a position that becomes a mark next to the position where contact starts (a plurality of load boundary positions can be provided).

  As shown in FIG. 21B, when the tilting device 310 is disposed at the lowered position, the bottom wall portion 317 of the tilting device 310 is pressed against the rubber plate GR1, thereby absorbing the impact at the time of stopping. A profound feeling can be produced.

  Here, a method for detecting the posture, the operation direction, and the operation speed of the tilting device 310 will be described. Each sensor S1-S3 (refer FIG. 17) is when the convex part 352a, 353a of the bending member 350 is not interposed between the light projection part and light-receiving part of each sensor S1-S3 (it is not light-shielded). Is turned on and turned off when the projecting portions 352a and 353a of the bending member 350 are interposed (light-shielded) between the light projecting portions and the light receiving portions of the sensors S1 to S3.

  As described above, since the sensors S1 to S3 are turned on in a state where the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position, the counter is corrected (zero) when the sensors S1 to S3 are turned on. Control).

  When the tilting device 310 is up to 3 ° from the raised position, the second sensor S2 is turned off, the third sensor S3 is kept on, and the first sensor S1 is switched between on and off. In the present embodiment, the state in which the third sensor S3 is on is controlled as a section for the push operation. For this reason, the push-in operation and the continuous hitting operation are detected by detecting the number of times and the speed at which the first sensor S1 is switched on and off while the third sensor S3 remains on.

  When the tilting device 310 is tilted at an angle larger than 3 ° from the ascending position, the third sensor S3 is turned off. In this embodiment, the state in which the third sensor S3 is off is controlled as a pedal operation section. After the third sensor S3 is turned off, the operating speed of the tilting device 310 is detected according to the switching time of the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2, and the first sensor S1 and the second sensor S2 The operation direction of the tilting device 310 (in which direction it is operating) is detected based on the rising timing of the pulse signal, and further, the distance calculated from these operating speeds and the operation direction are counted to determine the direction of the tilting device 310. The current posture is detected. This makes it possible to associate the degree of tilting of the tilting device 310 with the effect.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the load felt by the player when the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 8) is tilted will be described. FIG. 22 is a graph showing the load applied to the tilting device 310 with respect to the tilting angle from the rising position of the tilting device 310. In the graph shown in FIG. 22, the horizontal axis indicates the tilt angle in a state in which the tilting device 310 is disposed at the raised position (FIG. 19B is the left end, and increases from there to the right). The load applied to the player via the tilting device 310 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the load applied to the player via the tilting device 310 is the torsion spring 343 (until the tilting device 310 is tilted by 3 ° from the raised position (see FIG. 20A)). The angle rises at a predetermined angle α1 in proportion to the spring constant of FIG.

  A biasing force corresponding to the displacement of the coil spring 362b is applied to the tilting device 310 via the piston member 362a (see FIG. 20A) with the tilting device 310 tilted by 3 ° from the ascending position. .

  Since the coil spring 362b is disposed in a state where the coil spring 362b is preliminarily contracted from the natural length in the assembled state (see FIG. 8), the load felt by the player is at a position where the tilting device 310 tilts by 3 ° from the raised position. Changes rapidly (load change rate changes). In the present embodiment, the control is switched between the push operation and the pedal operation with this position as a boundary, so that the player can change the operation method using the rapid load change (the rapid change in the load change rate) as a mark. Switching can be easily performed.

  As described above, when the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 is formed by a surface along the straight line N1 (see FIG. 20A), the displacement of the piston member 362a is increased as the tilt angle of the tilt device 310 increases. The ratio (the amount of displacement of the piston member 362a with respect to the tilt angle of the tilt device 310) increases.

  Therefore, the amount of increase added to the biasing force of the torsion spring 343 of the load applied to the tilting device 310 is increased along a predetermined quadratic function as the tilting angle of the tilting device 310 increases, so that the broken line D1 As shown, as the load applied to the tilting device 310 increases (the right side of the graph in FIG. 22), the rate of change of the load with respect to the tilt angle of the tilting device 310 increases. Therefore, when the tilting device 310 is tilted at a high speed, the load (impact) applied from the piston member 362a to the action claw 332 increases as the tilt angle increases from the ascending position, and the durability of the action claw 332 is increased. May be reduced.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the lower end surface 332b of the action claw portion 332 has an arc shape that rises and slopes toward the rear (see FIG. 20B), the displacement of the piston member 362a can be suppressed. And an increase in load can be suppressed in the manner indicated by the correction curve T1. Thereby, the load (impact) given to the action nail | claw part 332 can be suppressed. The durability of the action claw portion 332 can be improved.

  In addition, since there are a plurality of action claws 332 (four in this embodiment) (see FIG. 10), the action claws 332 per one while maintaining a large load felt by the player via the tilting device 310. The applied load can be suppressed. Thereby, both the objective of changing the player's feeling of operation and the objective of improving the durability of the action claw portion 332 can be achieved.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the load felt by the player is increased by operating the tilting device 310 by the pedal, but the operation device 2300 in the second embodiment is predetermined when the tilting device 2310 is operated by the pedal. A case will be described in which the outer shape of the action claw portion 2332 and the piston member 2362a of the tilting device 2310 is formed in a manner in which the load felt by the player is constant with the posture of. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 23 is an exploded top perspective view of the tilting device 2310 according to the second embodiment. 23 shows a state in which the left drive motor M1 and the left switching operation member 2326 are attached to the lower cover 2320, and the right drive motor M1 and the right switching operation member 2326 are separated from the lower cover 2320. The switching operation member 2326 is enlarged and illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the tilting device 2310 includes a through hole 2325a1 in which the bottom plate portion 2325a of the motor support portion 2325 of the lower cover 2320 is drilled in the vertical direction, and switching that is inserted into the through hole 2325a1 so as to be vertically movable. An operation member 2326.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the switching operation member 2326 is disposed in the gap between the adjacent action claw portions 2332 and projects from the body member 2326a integrally molded from a resin material, and over the body member 2326a. And a swinging member 2326b that is pivotally supported so as to be swingable.

  The main body member 2326a has a contact plate portion 2326a1 formed in a plate shape elongated in the front-rear direction, and a thin plate shape that protrudes from the upper end portion of the contact plate portion 2326a1 while tilting downward and acts as a plate spring. The plate spring acting portion 2326a2, the housing recess 2326a3 that is a recess for housing the swinging member 2326b tilting back and forth, and the contact plate portion 2326a1 projecting outward from the intermediate position and are thin enough to bend and deform. It mainly includes a retaining portion 2326a4 configured.

  The housing recess 2326a3 is a mode in which the wall portion on the front side (left side in FIG. 23) rises along the vertical direction, and the wall portion on the back side (right side in FIG. 23) is displaced toward the back (right side in FIG. 23). Be inclined. Thereby, the tilting toward the front side from the posture in which the swinging member 2326b stands along the vertical direction is restricted, and the tilting toward the back is allowed.

  The retaining portion 2326a4 is displaceable in a direction close to the contact plate portion 2326a1, and is accommodated inside the maximum width of the contact plate portion 2326a1 when pressed against the contact plate portion 2326a1. There is a recess for receiving the retaining portion 2326a4 on the side surface of the contact plate portion 2326a1). Accordingly, if the width of the through hole 2325a1 is slightly larger than the width of the contact plate 2326a1, the switching operation due to the retaining portion 2326a4 is caused when the switching operation member 2326 is inserted into the through hole 2325a1 from above. The member 2326 can be prevented from clogging the through hole 2325a1, and after the switching operation member 2326 is inserted and partitioned, the retaining member 2326a4 can prevent the switching operation member 2326 from coming out of the through hole 2325a1. it can.

  The swinging member 2326b is a rod-like member having a rotation shaft along the thickness direction of the main body member 2326a, and is biased by a spring member (not shown) toward the front wall portion of the housing recess 2326a3. The That is, the state shown in FIG. 23 is an initial position of the swinging member 2326b (a position where no external load is generated), and the overhang length from the main body member 2326a is maximized at the initial position.

  The operation of the switching operation member 2326 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIGS. 24A to 24C and FIGS. 25A to 25C are partial sectional views of the tilting device 2310 and the lower case 2360. FIG. FIGS. 24A to 24C and FIGS. 25A to 25C illustrate a state where the tilting device 2310 is disposed at the lowered position.

  In FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c) and FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), the switching operation member 2326 is viewed in cross section on a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the drive motor M1, and the tilting device 2310 is viewed. Is shown in the lowered position (the vertical direction in FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c) and FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c) is the direction inclined from the vertical direction). )

  24A to 24C, the state in which the weight member M1a is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 24 by the driving force of the driving motor M1 is illustrated in time series. That is, in FIG. 24A, the state before the weight member M1a contacts the swinging member 2326b is shown in FIG. 24B. In FIG. 24B, the weight member M1a is moved after the weight member M1a contacts the swinging member 2326b. FIG. 24 (c) shows a state in which the maximum angle is rotated clockwise, in which the weight member M1a is separated from the swinging member 2326b and the swinging member 2326b is returned to the initial position.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c), when the weight member M1a rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 24, the displacement of the swinging member 2326b falls within the range of the recess of the housing recess 2326a3. Therefore, the main body member 2326a does not move up and down, and the arrangement of the switching operation member 2326 is maintained.

  25 (a) to 25 (c), the state in which the weight member M1a is rotated clockwise in FIG. 25 by the driving force of the driving motor M1 is illustrated in time series. That is, in FIG. 25A, the state before the weight member M1a contacts the swinging member 2326b is shown in FIG. 25B, and in FIG. 25B, the weight member M1a is moved after the weight member M1a contacts the swinging member 2326b. FIG. 25C shows a state where a load in a direction to rotate counterclockwise is applied, and a state where the weight member M1a is separated from the swinging member 2326b.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), when the weight member M1a rotates clockwise in FIG. 25, the swinging member 2326b is pressed against the wall surface on the front side of the housing recess 2326a3 to rotate. Therefore, the interference between the weight member M1a and the swinging member 2326b is avoided by the downward movement of the switching operation member 2326. That is, the switching operation member 2326 vibrates in the vertical direction in accordance with the rotation of the weight member M1a.

  In the present embodiment, when the switching operation member 2326 is disposed at the initial position, the lower end of the switching operation member 2326 is not in contact with the bottom receiving member 361 of the lower case 2360 (see FIG. 25A), and the weight member In a state where M1a pushes down the switching operation member 2326, the lower end of the switching operation member 2326 is brought into contact with the bottom receiving member 361 (see FIG. 25B).

  In this embodiment, the separation width between the lower end of the switching operation member 2326 and the bottom receiving member 361 in FIG. 25A is the vertical movement width of the switching operation member 2326 (FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B). The shape of the main body member 2326a is designed to be shorter than the displacement of the switching operation member 2326 between

  Therefore, when the state changes from FIG. 25A to FIG. 25B, pressure is applied to the bottom receiving member 361 from the switching operation member 2326, and the reaction force is applied in a direction to push the drive motor M1 upward. A load is applied to the upper cover 311 that presses the drive motor M1 from above.

  Therefore, in a state where the tilting device 2310 is pushed down to the lowered position, the player can feel a load repeatedly generated due to the vibration of the switching operation member 2326. The repeatedly generated load can be felt by the player by pushing down to the lowered position. For example, the tilting device 2310 switches the separation width between the lower end of the switching operation member 2326 and the bottom receiving member 361. When the posture is longer than the vertical movement width of the member 2326, the switching operation member 2326 and the bottom receiving member 361 do not come into contact with each other, so that the player is not repeatedly subjected to a load.

  Therefore, the player can recognize that the tilting device 2310 can be pushed down to the lowered position by feeling a repeatedly generated load. As a result, it is possible to prevent an operation error caused by a shortage of the push-in amount, an excessive push-up (excessive push-in amount) caused by the target position becoming ambiguous.

  Further, even when the tilting device 2310 is disposed at the lowered position and the drive motor M1 is rotated, there are cases where the switching operation member 2326 is oscillating and not depending on the rotation direction.

  Here, at the timing at which the pachinko machine 10 requests the operation of the operation device 2300, other actors (for example, arranged around the third symbol display device 81 and started inward as an effect) There is a case where the driving device of the accessory to be moved out is driven to the operation start position (the operation may be prepared). Usually, when the lottery result is a win, other actors move violently, and when the lottery result is off, the other actors remain stopped, but due to motor drive noise and vibration during operation preparation, There is a problem in that the player knows the lottery result without waiting for the production of other actors, thereby reducing the interest of the player.

  Therefore, even in the operation device 2300, the lottery result can be predicted by the driving sound and vibration of the drive motor M1, and the significance of operating the tilting device 2310 is weakened, and the player may stop performing the operation. is there.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the drive motor M1 is similarly rotated in both the states shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the same drive sound and vibration are generated, while the drive motor M1 is rotated. Whether the switching operation member 2326 contacts the bottom receiving member 361 is changed depending on the direction. The displacement of the tilting device 2310 caused by the switching operation member 2326 coming into contact with the bottom receiving member 361 is slight, and it is difficult to visually confirm whether or not the switching operation member 2326 is in contact with the bottom receiving member 361. Is done.

  Therefore, for example, by increasing the probability that the switching operation member 2326 will vibrate when the tilting device 2310 is placed in the lowered position when the lottery result is a win, the switching operation member 2326 and the bottom receiving member 361 are Since it is possible to predict the lottery result by feeling the repeated load caused by the contact as a change in the load that can be applied to the hand, it is possible to increase the significance of the player pushing the tilting device 2310 to the lowered position. Thereby, effective use of the operation device 2300 can be aimed at (the player can push the tilting device 2310).

  Returning to FIG. In the shaft cover 2330, the action claw portion 2332 has a gentle inclination angle on the near side (left side in FIG. 23), while the inclination angle on the back side (right side in FIG. 23) becomes steep, and the load applied to the player is increased. It is comprised so that suppression is possible.

  With reference to FIG.26 and FIG.27, the vertical motion of the piston member 2362a accompanying rotation (tilting) of the tilting device 2310 is demonstrated. 26 (a), 26 (b), 27 (a), and 27 (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the tilting device 2310 along the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a).

  In FIG. 26 (a), the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, and the contact between the action claw portion 2332 and the piston member 2362a is shown in FIG. 26 (b) in the state shown in FIG. 26 (a). In FIG. 27 (a), the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 5 ° from the state shown in FIG. 26 (b) and the piston member 2362a is in a state where the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 10 ° and the action claw portion 2332 pushes down the piston member 2362a. FIG. 27B shows a state in which the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 5 ° from the state shown in FIG. 27A and the piston member 2362a is raised to the initial position.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the lower case 2360 includes a cylindrical receiving portion 2361c disposed below the cylindrical receiving portion 361c of the first embodiment, and the inside thereof operates in the vertical direction. The upper end portion of the piston member 2362a has a shape in which the front side is cut out by an arc.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the lower end surface 2332b of the action claw portion 2332 is in the state shown in FIG. 26B (the state rotated by 13 ° from the raised position), and the switching point 2332c and the piston member 2362a are The rear arc portion 2332e behind the switching point 2332c (to the right of FIG. 26 (a)) is configured such that the length from the rotation axis O1 decreases as the distance from the switching point 2332c increases. . An arc C1 whose radius is the distance from the rotation axis O1 to the switching point 2332c with the rotation axis O1 as the center is illustrated by an imaginary line.

  A load applied to the tilting device 2310 when the tilting device 2310 is tilted will be described. Note that the load applied from the piston member 2362a to the moving direction of the tilting device 2310 varies depending on the posture of the tilting device 2310 due to the change in the component ratio of the displacement amount of the tilting device 2310 along the moving direction of the piston member 2362a. Here, the description is omitted, and it is assumed that all loads proportional to the displacement amount of the coil spring 362b are applied against the moving direction of the tilting device 2310.

  When the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 10 ° with reference to the position where the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position (the tilting device 2310 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 26A to the state shown in FIG. 26B). ), The front arc portion 2332d on the front side (left side in FIG. 26B) of the switching point 2332c of the action claw portion 2332 pushes the piston member 2362a to the position P1, so that the coil spring 362b of the biasing device 2362 is displaced. Thus, the load applied from the piston member 2362a to the action claw portion 2332 increases. When the tilting device 2310 is rotated, the player receives a load from both the torsion spring 343 and the biasing device 2362, so that the tilting device 2310 is rotated from FIG. 26 (a) to FIG. 26 (b). Along with this, the load given to the player increases.

  When the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 5 ° from the state shown in FIG. 26B (when the tilting device 2310 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 26B to the state shown in FIG. 27A), the piston member 2362a Rises to position P2. That is, when the rear arc portion 2332e is formed along the arc C1, the position of the piston member 2362a is maintained with respect to the rotation of the tilting device 2310, so that the radius is formed smaller than the arc C1. As a result, the piston member 2362a rises from the position P1 shown in FIG. 26B to the position P2.

  Therefore, when the tilting device 2310 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 26B to the state shown in FIG. 27A, the player increases the load due to the displacement of the torsion spring 343 and recovers the displacement of the coil spring 362b. The resultant force with the decrease in load due to is received as a load.

  In the present embodiment, the amount of change in biasing force that occurs when the torsion spring 343 is displaced by 5 °, and the amount of change in biasing force that occurs when the coil spring 362b is displaced by the distance between the position P1 and the position P2. However, the torsion spring 343 and the coil spring 362b are selected so as to be equivalent. Therefore, the load received by the player in the state of FIG. 26B and the state of FIG. 27A is constant.

  When the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 5 ° from the state shown in FIG. 27A (when the tilting device 2310 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 27A to the state shown in FIG. 27B), the piston member 2362a Rises to position P3. Here, the position P3 is a position that is elevated from the position P2 by a distance between the position P1 and the position P2.

  That is, when the tilting device 2310 rotates (tilts) from the state shown in FIG. 27A to the state shown in FIG. 27B, from the state shown in FIG. 26B to the state shown in FIG. The torsion spring 343 and the coil spring 362b are displaced by the same amount as when the tilting device 2310 is rotated. Therefore, the load received by the player in the state of FIG. 27A and the state of FIG. 27B is constant. Therefore, during the period from FIG. 26B to FIG. 27B (period in which the tilting device 2310 is rotated by 10 °), the load received by the player can be made constant.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a description will be given of a load applied to the player from the tilting device 2310 when the tilting device 2310 is operated. FIG. 28 is a graph showing the load applied to the tilting device 2310 with respect to the tilting angle of the tilting device 2310 from the ascending position. In the graph shown in FIG. 28, the horizontal axis indicates the tilt angle in such a manner that the tilting device 2310 is disposed at the ascending position on the left end, and the tilt angle increases in a right direction from there. The vertical axis indicates the tilting device 2310. The load given to the player is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the load applied to the player via the tilting device 2310 is torsion spring 343 (until the tilting device 2310 is tilted by 3 ° from the raised position (see FIG. 26A)). The angle rises at a predetermined angle α1 in proportion to the spring constant of FIG.

  A biasing force corresponding to the displacement of the coil spring 362b is applied to the tilting device 2310 via the piston member 2362a (see FIG. 26A) with the tilting device 2310 tilted by 3 ° from the raised position. .

  Since the coil spring 362b is disposed in a state of being previously shortened from the natural length in the assembled state (see FIG. 8), the load felt by the player at the position where the tilting device 2310 is tilted by 3 ° from the raised position. Changes rapidly (load change rate changes). In the present embodiment, since the control is switched between the push operation and the pedal operation with this position as a boundary, the player can easily switch the operation method with a sudden change in load as a mark.

  From the state in which the tilting device 2310 is tilted by 3 ° from the rising position to the state in which the tilting device 2310 is further tilted by 10 °, the load applied to the player increases at a rate larger than the load increase rate (angle α1) by the torsion spring 343. .

  The load applied to the player is constant from the state where the tilting device 2310 is tilted by 13 ° from the raised position to the state where it is further tilted by 10 °. Thereby, compared with the case where the urging force further increases even when the tilting device 2310 has an angle of 13 °, it is possible to reduce the burden on the player when operating the tilting device 2310 and to tilt the tilting device 2310. It is possible to easily perform an operation of maintaining the angle at a certain angle.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. In the first embodiment, the case where the posture of the piston member 362a of the biasing device 362 is fixed has been described. However, in the operation device 3300 according to the third embodiment, the piston member 362a can be tilted during the vertical movement. Will be explained. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 29A is a front perspective view of the rotary piston member 3364 in the third embodiment, FIG. 29B is a partial front perspective view of the lower case 3360, and FIG. 29C is a shaft cover. 3330 is a partial front perspective view of 3330. FIG. In FIG. 29 (b), a part of the front side of the inner peripheral shape of the cylindrical receiving portion 3361c is illustrated by an imaginary line, and in FIG. 29 (c), the assembly structure of the rotary piston member 3364 is partially imagined. Illustrated with lines.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the rotary piston member 3364 includes a body member 3364a having a plate-like portion extending from a spherical portion having a slightly smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the cylindrical receiving portion 3361c, A cutout portion 3364b cut out in a U-shaped cross section on the same plane as the plane in which the plate-like portion extends from the lower portion of the main body member 3364a, and the cutout portion 3364b are inserted and displaced so as to be displaceable. It mainly includes a long bar-shaped bar member 3364c and a penetrating shaft member 3364d that pivotally supports the bar member 3364c and is fixed to the inside of the spherical portion of the main body member 3364a.

  The rod member 3364c has a shaft support hole into which the rod member 3364c is inserted at the end portion on the side accommodated in the main body member 3364a, and protrudes in a direction parallel to the penetrating direction of the shaft support hole at the opposite end portion. The guide pin portion 3364c1 is provided.

  The through-shaft member 3364d is inserted into and fixed to a spherical portion of the main body member 3364a through a support hole formed along the thickness direction of the plate-like portion, and the rod member 3364c is rotatably supported by the through-shaft member 3364d. The

  As illustrated in FIG. 29B, the rotary piston member 3364 is supported by the cylindrical receiving portion 3361 c of the lower case 3360. The cylindrical receiving portion 3361c is formed in a cylindrical shape whose inner circumference is formed with an inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the spherical portion of the main body member 3364a of the rotary piston member 3364, and a lid is formed on the upper surface, and the rotary piston is formed on the lid. A notch 3361d having a width slightly larger than the thickness of the plate-like portion of the main body member 3364a of the member 3364 is formed.

  The rod member 3364c and the main body member 3364a are projected outward from the cylindrical receiving portion 3361c through the notch 3361d.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the shaft cover 3330 has a through hole 3331g through which the rod member 3364c is inserted in the cylindrical lower half 3331, and the same plane as the plane in which the through hole 3331g is formed. And a long support hole 3331h configured to be capable of supporting the guide pin 3334c1. Note that the long support hole portion 3331h extends in the range of an angle of 30 ° around the rotation axis O1.

  In the assembled state, the guide pin portion 3364c1 is inserted through the support long hole portion 3331h. The assembling method is such that the tilting device 3310 is brought close to the lower case 3360 with the acting claw portion 332 not contacting the rotary piston member 3364, the rod member 3364c is inserted into the through hole 3331g, and then the tilting device 3310 is rotated to rotate. In this method, the piston member 3364 is pushed in a predetermined amount. Accordingly, the guide pin portion 3364c1 can be fitted into the support long hole portion 3331h through the notch of the support long hole portion 3331h, and the assembled state shown in FIG. 30A can be configured.

  Next, the operation of the rotary piston member 3364 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 (a), 30 (b), 31 (a), and 31 (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the tilting device 3310 along a line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a). 30A illustrates a state in which the tilting device 3310 is disposed at the raised position, and FIG. 30B illustrates a state in which the tilting device 3310 has been rotated (tilted) by 3 ° from the raised position. FIG. 31A shows a state where the tilting device 3310 is rotated (tilted) by 10 ° from the raised position, and in FIG. 31B, the tilting device 3310 is rotated (tilted) by 20 ° from the raised position. The state is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), in the state where the tilting device 3310 is disposed at the raised position, the guide pin portion 3364c1 is the front side of the support slot 3331h (left side of FIG. 30 (a)). In the state where the tilting device 3310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, the guide pin portion 3364c1 is disposed in the middle of the long support hole portion 3331h.

  Between FIG. 30A and FIG. 30B, the position of the rotary piston member 3364 is not changed, and the shape of the support slot 3331h is an arc shape centered on the rotation axis O1, No load is generated between the guide pin portion 3364c1 and the long support hole portion 3331h, and only a biasing force generated by the torsion spring 343 is applied to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, in a state where the tilting device 3310 is rotated by 10 ° from the raised position, the rotary piston member 3364 is pushed down by the action claw portion 332, and the guide pin portion 3364c1 is formed in the support long hole portion 3331h. It arrange | positions at the edge part of a rear side (FIG. 31 (a) right side). In this state, in addition to the load received from the torsion spring 343, the tilting device 3310 is loaded with an urging force generated from the coil spring 362 b disposed below the rotary piston member 3364.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), in a state where the tilting device 3310 is rotated by 20 ° from the raised position, the support slot 3331h is further rotated clockwise about the rotation axis O1, thereby causing the guide pin portion. When 3364c is pulled and thereby the rotating piston member 3364 rotates, the upper end portion of the plate-like portion of the main body member 3364a that contacts the action claw portion 332 moves in a direction to escape from the action claw portion 332. As a result, it is possible to prevent the rotary piston member 3364 from moving further downward, so that the coil spring 362b can be prevented from further shrinking, and an increase in load applied to the tilting device 3310 can be suppressed. Can do.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34. In the first embodiment, the case where the tilting device 310 is biased by a spring member having spring elasticity has been described, but the operation device 4300 in the fourth embodiment describes the case where the tilting device 4310 receives a biasing force due to magnetic force. To do. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  32 (a), FIG. 32 (b), FIG. 33 (a), and FIG. 33 (b) are cross sections of the operation device 4300 in the fourth embodiment along the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a). FIG. In FIG. 32A, the state in which the tilting device 4310 is disposed at the raised position is shown in FIG. 32B, and in FIG. 32B, the tilting device 4310 is rotated (tilted) by 3 ° from the state shown in FIG. FIG. 33A shows a state where the tilting device 4310 has been rotated (tilted) by 5 ° from the state shown in FIG. 32B (a state in which the tilting device 4310 has been rotated (tilted) by 8 ° from the raised position). In (b), the state where the tilting device 4310 is rotated (tilted) by 5 ° (the state rotated (tilted) by 13 ° from the raised position) from the state shown in FIG. 33 (a) is respectively illustrated. In the present embodiment, the coil spring 362b of the biasing device 362 is disposed in a natural length in the state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the operation device 4300 is formed of a magnetic material and is arranged to face the moving magnet Ma1 and the moving magnet Ma1 fixed to the curved wall portion 322 of the lower cover 320 of the tilting device 4310. And a fixed magnet Ma2 that is fixed to the rear end portion of the right sensor fixing plate 363b of the lower case 360 and is made of a magnetic material. The moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 are formed in a shape along an arc centered on the rotation axis O1, the moving magnet Ma1 has an arc shape with a center angle of about 5 °, and the fixed magnet has a center angle of about 3 Each is configured in a circular arc shape of °, and is configured in such a manner that the magnetism is switched in the radial direction centering on the rotation axis O1, and the magnetic force in the attracting direction works as it comes closer.

  The operation of the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 32A, in a state where the tilting device 4310 is disposed at the ascending position, the opposing surfaces of the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 move to a position where they do not overlap in the radial direction around the rotation axis O1. A magnet Ma1 and a fixed magnet Ma2 are disposed. The attracting force of the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 increases in proportion to the area of the opposing surfaces that overlap each other, but if the opposing surfaces do not overlap, no attracting force is generated (small enough to be ignored).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), the upper end position of the fixed magnet Ma2 and the lower end position of the moving magnet Ma1 coincide with each other in the radial direction around the rotation axis O1, and therefore, when the tilting device 4310 starts to move, it moves. A magnetic force in the attracting direction starts to act between the magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2.

  As shown in FIG. 32B, in the state where the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, the area where the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 overlap in the radial direction of the rotation axis O1 is maximized. That is, each time the tilting device 4310 is rotated (tilted) from the state where it is placed at the raised position, the magnetic force generated between the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 increases in proportion to the rotation angle, and FIG. ) Is the maximum in the state shown. Further, since the upper end position of the moving magnet Ma1 is arranged 2 ° above the upper end position of the fixed magnet Ma2, the tilting device 4310 is further rotated 2 ° from the state shown in FIG. When the rotation angle is 3 ° to 5 °, the maximum magnetic force is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 8 ° from the raised position, the lower end position of the fixed magnet Ma2 and the upper end position of the moving magnet Ma1 coincide with each other in the radial direction around the rotation axis O1. To do. That is, since the opposing surfaces of the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 do not overlap, no magnetic force is generated between the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 (small enough to be ignored).

  By the time the tilting device 4310 rotates (tilts) from the position where the tilting device 4310 rotates 5 ° from the raised position by the time it reaches the state of FIG. 33 (b), it is fixed to the moving magnet Ma1. The overlapping area of the surface facing the magnet Ma2 decreases. Therefore, the moving magnet is proportional to the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 from the position where the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 5 ° from the ascending position (position where the magnetic force is maximum) until it reaches the state of FIG. The magnetic force generated between Ma1 and fixed magnet Ma2 decreases.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), in a state where the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 13 ° from the raised position, the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 are separated from each other, and the load applied to the tilting device 4310 includes the torsion spring 343 and the attached spring. Only the urging force generated by the urging device 362 is provided. Therefore, as the tilting device 4310 rotates (tilts), the load applied to the tilting device 4310 increases.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the load given to the player from the tilting device 4310 will be described. FIG. 34 is a graph showing the load applied to the tilting device 4310 with respect to the tilting angle of the tilting device 4310 from the ascending position. In the graph shown in FIG. 34, on the horizontal axis, the tilt angle is shown in a manner in which the tilt device 4310 is disposed at the raised position (see FIG. 32 (a)) at the left end and increases to the right from there. On the vertical axis, the load applied to the player via the tilting device 4310 is shown. In FIG. 34, for easy understanding, a graph assuming that the displacement of the coil spring 362b is proportional to the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 is described (the shape of the action claw portion 332 described in the first embodiment). Will ignore the effect).

  As shown in FIG. 34, the load applied to the player via the tilting device 4310 is torsion spring 343 (until the tilting device 4310 is tilted by 3 ° from the raised position (see FIG. 32 (b)). Tilt in such a manner that a magnetic force MF1 generated as a component in the rotational direction of the tilting device 4310 is added between the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 to a straight line rising at a predetermined angle α1 in proportion to the spring constant of FIG. It increases in proportion to the rotation angle of the device 4310.

  With the tilting device 4310 tilted by 3 ° from the raised position, a biasing force corresponding to the displacement of the coil spring 362b starts to be applied to the tilting device 4310 via the piston member 362a (see FIG. 32B). At the same time, the overlapping area in the radial direction of the rotation axis O1 of the opposing surfaces of the moving magnet Ma1 and the fixed magnet Ma2 starts to become maximum.

  Since the section with the largest area continues until the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 reaches 5 °, the magnetic force does not change in the section, and the torsion spring 343 (see FIG. 10) and the coil spring 362b (FIG. 32 (b)). The load applied to the tilting device 4310 changes as the urging force increases due to the displacement of (see). Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, the coil spring 362b is disposed in a natural length, so that the load smoothly rises from the state where the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 is 3 ° from the raised position.

  When the tilting device 4310 rotates (tilts) 3 ° from the position where the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 is 5 ° from the rising position (rotates (tilts) from the rising position to 8 °), the moving magnet Ma1 and The area overlapping in the radial direction of the rotation axis O1 on the surface facing the fixed magnet Ma2 starts to decrease. By making this decrease amount larger than the increase amount of the urging force caused by the displacement of the torsion spring 343 (see FIG. 10) and the coil spring 362b (see FIG. 32 (b)), the rotation angle is changed from the position of 5 °. The load on the player is reduced up to the 8 ° position.

  That is, while the tilting device 4310 is disposed between the raised position and the position where the rotation angle is 5 °, the load applied to the player increases as the rotation angle increases, while the rotation angle is 5 °. Since the load applied to the player decreases as the rotation angle increases from the position of 5 ° to the position of the rotation angle of 8 °, the sign of the change rate of the load is reversed at the position where the rotation angle is 5 °. Will do. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the load change rate has changed at the position where the rotation angle is 5 °, and the amount by which the player operates the tilting device 4310 at the position where the rotation angle is 5 °. Since this can be used as a mark for grasping, this configuration can be used for games.

  If the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 is further rotated from a position where the tilting device 4310 is 8 ° from the ascending position, the fluctuation of the load due to the magnetic force disappears. Therefore, as the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 is increased, The biasing force applied to the player increases due to the displacement of the coil spring 362b (see FIG. 32B). In other words, the load change rate is reversed again and again at the position where the rotation angle is 8 °. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the change rate of the load has changed at the position where the rotation angle is 8 °, and the amount by which the player operates the tilting device 4310 at the position where the rotation angle is 8 °. It can be used as a mark for grasping.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the present embodiment, in the process of rotating the tilting device 4310, the load applied to the player is reduced with the position where the rotation angle is 8 ° as a valley bottom. Therefore, as compared with the case where the load applied to the player increases as the rotation angle of the tilting device 4310 increases, it is possible to easily maintain the tilting device 4310 in a posture where the rotation angle is 8 °. Accordingly, it is possible to easily maintain the posture of the tilting device 4310 at a position where the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 3 ° or more from the ascending position before the pedal operation.

  In the present embodiment, a return device that returns the tilting device 4310 from the position of the rotation angle of 8 ° to the position of 5 ° (not shown, such as a device that blows air from below along the circumferential direction of the tilting device 4310). Is provided. Thereby, the returning operation of the tilting device 4310 from the lowered position to the raised position can be assisted, and the tilting device 4310 can be prevented from continuing to stop at the rotation angle of 8 °.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42. In the first embodiment, the case where the urging force for returning the tilting device 310 to the raised position side is changed only by the rotation (tilting) angle of the tilting device 310 is described. However, the operation device 5300 in the fifth embodiment is a tilting device. The case where the urging force applied to the tilting device 5310 also changes depending on the rotation (tilting) speed of 5310 (when the urging force increases when the rotation speed is large) will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 35 is a side view of the operation device 5300 in the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, the operation device 5300 is configured in such a manner that the upper cover 5311 of the tilting device 5310 includes a recessed portion 5316b that is recessed in a groove shape along the left-right direction of the curved wall portion 5316. A third urging device 5380 is provided at the rear upper part of the upper case 5370. The third urging device 5380 is a device that applies a load to the tilting device 5310 by contacting the curved wall portion 5316.

  With reference to FIG. 36, the assembly structure with the upper case 5370 of the 3rd biasing apparatus 5380 is demonstrated. 36A is a top view of the upper case 5370, and FIGS. 36B and 36C are the upper case 5370 and the third urging device 5380 taken along the line XXXVIb-XXXVIb of FIG. 36A. FIG. In FIG. 36C, the rotation roller 5381 of the third urging device 5380 is not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the upper case 5370 has a box-shaped storage box portion 5371 that is opened toward the front side at the upper portion thereof, and extends as a long hole along the front-rear direction on the side surface of the storage box portion 5371. And a pair of cylindrical portions 5373 that support the rotating roller 5381 at two points, and an engaging portion 5374 to which the torsion spring 5383 is engaged.

  The third urging device 5380 abuts on the tilting device 5310 and rotates with the rotation (tilting) of the tilting device 5310, and rotatably supports the rotating roller 5381, and in the escape hole 5372. It mainly includes a shaft bar member 5382 to be inserted, and a torsion spring 5383 that is wound around the shaft bar member 5382 and gives an elastic biasing force to the rotating roller 5381.

  In the torsion spring 5383, one arm portion comes into contact with the lower portion of the locking portion 5374, and the other arm portion comes into contact with the lower portion of the projecting pin 5381c of the rotation roller 5381 so that the rotation roller 5381 is wound downward. The biasing force is increased when rotating counterclockwise (FIG. 36B). On the other hand, when the rotating roller 5381 rotates in the upward direction (FIG. 36 (b) clockwise), the projecting pin 5381c of the rotating roller 5381 is only separated from the other arm portion of the torsion spring 5383, There is no change in force.

  The rotating roller 5381 will be described with reference to FIG. Fig.37 (a) is a side view of the rotation roller 5381, and FIG.37 (b) is a front view of the rotation roller 5381 in the arrow XXXVIIb of Fig.37 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 37, the rotating roller 5381 has a disk-shaped main body 5381a, a circular section in the center of the circle of the main body 5381a, and a shaft bar member 5382 ( 36c), a projecting pin 5381c projecting from the eccentric position of the main body portion 5381a along the thickness direction, and the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 5381a to the center portion. And a recessed portion 5381d that is recessed toward the center and extends in the axial direction.

  The protruding pin 5381c is a portion to which the torsion spring 5383 is locked, and abuts on the arm portion of the torsion spring 5383 from above (see FIG. 36B). The recessed portion 5381d is a recessed portion for allowing the rotating roller 5381 to move backward, and is recessed with a width larger than the diameter of the cylindrical portion 5373.

  Next, the operation relationship between the tilting device 5310 and the third biasing device 5380 will be described. FIG. 38A, FIG. 38B, FIG. 39A, FIG. 39B, FIG. 40A, and FIG. 40B correspond to the XXXVIb-XXXVIb line in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the operation device 5300 in a line.

  FIG. 38A illustrates a state in which the tilting device 5310 is disposed at the raised position, and FIG. 38B illustrates a state in which the tilting device 5310 has been rotated (tilted) by 3 ° from the raised position. FIG. 39A shows a state in which the tilting device 5310 is further rotated (tilted) by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 38B. In FIG. 39B, the tilting device 5310 is rotated by 6 ° (tilted) from the raised position. 40 (a) shows a state in which the tilting device 5310 is quickly rotated (tilted) by 14 ° from the state shown in FIG. 39 (b), and FIG. 40 (b) shows the state shown in FIG. The state where the tilting device 5310 is further rotated (tilted) from the state shown in a) is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 38 to 40, the curved wall portion 5316 of the upper cover 5311 includes a set of a recessed portion 5316b and a contact portion 5316c that is a portion that contacts the rotating roller 5381. That is, the same as the abutting portion 5316c (formed at 3 ° around the rotation axis O1) and the subsequent recessed portion 5316b (formed at 2.5 ° around the rotation axis O1) that contacts the rotating roller 5381 first. Then, two sets of contact portions 5316c and recessed portions 5316b are formed. The last abutting portion 5316c (the abutting portion on the lower side of the recessed portion 5361b disposed at the uppermost portion) is approximately half as wide as the other abutting portions 5361c (centering on the rotation axis O1). At approximately 1.5 °).

  In FIG. 38 (a), since the recessed portion 5316b is disposed at a position facing the rotation roller 5381, the rotation roller 5381 and the curved wall portion 5316 do not come into contact with each other, and the tilting device 5310 is rotated. There is no increase in load applied from the rotating roller 5381 to the tilting device 5310.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (b), when the tilting device 5310 is rotated 3 ° from the raised position, the contact portion 5316c and the rotation roller 5381 start to contact each other. By further rotating the tilting device 5310 from here (see FIG. 39A), the biasing force accompanying the displacement of the torsion spring 5383 from the rotating roller 5381 starts to be applied to the tilting device 5310.

  As shown in FIG. 39B, when the tilting device 5310 is rotated 6 ° from the state shown in FIG. 38A, the rotating roller 5381 comes into contact with the upper end portion of the contact portion 5316c. When the tilting device 5310 is slightly rotated from this position, the rotating roller 5381 and the recessed portion 5381d face each other, and the contact between the rotating roller 5381 and the curved wall portion 5316 is released, so that the rotating roller 5381 is twisted. An attempt is made to return to the initial position by the biasing force of the spring 5383.

  Therefore, when the rotation speed of the tilting device 5310 is slow, the next contact portion 5316c (the contact portion 5316c adjacent to the contact portion 5316c with which the rotation roller 5381 is in contact in FIG. 39B). Before the rotating roller 5381 comes into contact with the rotating roller 5381, the rotating roller 5381 returns to the initial position (see FIG. 38A).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40A, when the tilting device 5310 is quickly rotated in such a manner that the next contact portion 5316c contacts the rotating roller 5381 before the rotating roller 5381 returns, Each time the tilting device 5310 rotates (tilts) facing the contact portion 5316c, the displacement of the rotating roller 5381 and the torsion spring 5383 increases (accumulates), and the load applied from the rotating roller 5381 to the tilting device 5310 increases. Become.

  Therefore, the load applied to the player can be changed according to the speed at which the tilting device 5310 rotates. In the present embodiment, the push operation and the pedal operation are switched at the position where the tilting device 5310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, but as described above with reference to FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b). Since the tilting device 5310 and the rotating roller 5381 do not come into contact with each other at the position from the ascending position corresponding to the push operation to 3 °, the load is excessive regardless of how quickly the player operates the tilting device 5310 at this position. It will never be. For this reason, the operation resistance of the tilting device 5310 does not change depending on the displacement speed of the tilting device 5310 when the player performs the push operation. For example, when the player makes repeated hits by the push operation, the tilting device 5310 becomes hard and the hitting is repeated. Can be avoided.

  On the other hand, at a position after rotating at an angle larger than 3 ° from the ascending position, the contact portion 5316c starts to contact the rotating roller 5381, and then the speed at which the recessed portion 5316b passes through the position facing the rotating roller 5381. Thus, the state of the rotating roller 5381 changes when the contact portion 5316c and the rotating roller 5381 contact each other again (the rotation device 5381 tilts from the rotating roller 5381 by changing the amount of rotation from the initial position of the rotating roller 5381). The load applied to 5310 changes).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation resistance of the tilting device 5310 can be changed in accordance with the displacement speed of the tilting device 5310 in the range where the pedal operation is performed, while the operation resistance of the tilting device 5310 is in the range where the push operation is performed. The operation performance can be improved without depending on the speed of displacement.

  FIG. 40A shows a case where the rotating roller 5381 rotates by the entire circumference of the contact portion 5316c. In this state, the recessed portion 5381 d of the rotating roller 5381 is brought into a state of reaching the cylindrical portion 5373.

  As shown in FIG. 40B, when the tilting device 5310 is further rotated from FIG. 40A, the recessed portion 5381d of the rotating roller 5381 is arranged to face the cylindrical portion 5373. Therefore, the rotating roller 5381 can move along the escape hole 5372 in the direction approaching the cylindrical portion 5373.

  As a result, even if the load applied to the tilting device 5310 from the rotating roller 5381 becomes excessive, the rotating roller 5381 can move in a direction away from the tilting device 5310, so that when the tilting device 5310 is operated quickly, a game It is possible to prevent the load received by the person from the tilting device 5310 from becoming excessive.

  Next, a case where the length of the contact portion 5316c is changed depending on the position will be described with reference to FIGS. 41A, 41B, and 42 are cross-sectional views of the operation device 5300b taken along a line corresponding to the line XXXVIb-XXXVIb in FIG.

  The operation device 5300b differs from the operation device 5300 only in the formation pattern of the recessed portion 5316b and the contact portion 5316c of the curved wall portion 5316. That is, the contact portion 5316c with which the tilting device 5310b first comes into contact from the ascending position shown in FIG. 41 (a) is shortened (formed at 1 ° around the rotation axis O1), and the tilting device 5310b is further moved from the ascending position. The contact portion 5316c that contacts the rotating roller 5381 in a state of being quickly rotated by 10 ° (see FIG. 41B) is increased in width (formed at 4 ° about the rotation axis O1), and further tilted from the raised position. In a state where the device 5310b is quickly rotated 20 ° (see FIG. 42), the contact portion 5316c that contacts the rotation roller 5381 is further increased in width (formed at 7 ° about the rotation axis O1).

  For this reason, not only a player who operates the tilting device 5310b quickly but also a player who operates the tilting device 5310b slowly may feel a change in the operational feeling that the load applied from the tilting device 5310b changes. it can.

  That is, in the case of assuming a player who operates the tilting device 5310b so slowly that the rotating roller 5381 completely returns to the initial position in the section of each recessed portion 5381d, the rotating roller 5381 contacts with the rotating roller 5381 in FIG. From the start of contact with the contact portion 5316c to the end of contact, the biasing force generated when the contact portion 5316c with a short width disposed below the contact portion 5316c and the rotating roller 5381 contact each other. Four times as much energizing force is given.

  Further, when the contact portion 5316c having a short width comes into contact with the rotating roller 5381 from the contact start to the contact end with the contact portion 5316c contacting the rotation roller 5381 in the state shown in FIG. A biasing force of seven times the resulting biasing force is applied. In addition, at the moment when the contact between the rotating roller 5381 and the contact portion 5316c is released, the load applied to the tilting device 5310b rapidly decreases. Therefore, the player pushes in the tilting device 5310b without looking at the tilting device 5310b, using the change in the maximum value of the load applied from the rotating roller 5381 and the sudden decrease in the load as a mark. Can be expected.

  Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. In the first embodiment, the case where the urging force for returning the tilting device 310 to the raised position side is changed only by the rotation (tilting) angle of the tilting device 310 has been described. However, the operation device 6300 in the sixth embodiment is a tilting device. A case where the urging force applied to the tilting device 6310 also changes depending on the rotation (tilting) speed of the 6310 (when the urging force decreases when the rotation speed is large) will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 43 is a side view of the operation device 6300 in the sixth embodiment. Note that FIG. 43 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 6310 is disposed at the raised position, and the rear portion of the operation device 6300 is partially viewed in cross section. As shown in FIG. 43, the operation device 6300 has a contact point J1 at which the shape of the curved wall portion 6316 of the upper cover 6311 of the tilting device 6310 contacts the rotating member 6381 in a state where the tilting device 6310 is disposed at the raised position. As described above, the arc C6 centering on the rotation axis O1 of the tilting device 6310 is used as a reference, and the shape becomes smaller than the diameter of the arc C6 as the distance from the contact point J1 increases. Force device 6380. The fourth urging device 6380 is a device that applies a load to the tilting device 6310 by coming into contact with the curved wall portion 6316.

  The upper case 6370 has a box-shaped storage box portion 6371 that is opened toward the front side at the upper portion thereof, a shaft support hole 6372 that is formed in a side surface of the storage box portion 6371, and a torsion spring 6383. And a locking portion 6373.

  The fourth urging device 6380 has a rotating member 6381 that applies a load to the tilting device 6310 by contacting the tilting device 6310, and a shaft rod that rotatably supports the rotating member 6381 and is inserted into the shaft support hole 6372. It mainly includes a member 6382 and a torsion spring 6383 that is wound around the shaft bar member 6382 and gives an elastic biasing force to the rotating member 6381.

  The rotating member 6381 includes a through hole 6381b that is eccentrically drilled in the gourd-shaped main body portion 6381a and through which the shaft bar member 6382 is inserted, and in a direction parallel to the axial direction so that the torsion spring 6383 can be locked. A protruding pin 6381c is provided.

  In the torsion spring 6383, one arm portion comes into contact with the lower portion of the locking portion 6373 and the other arm portion comes into contact with the lower portion of the projecting pin 6281c of the rotating member 6381 so that the rotating member 6381 is wound downward. In the case of rotating counterclockwise (FIG. 43), the biasing force is increased. On the other hand, when the rotating member 6381 rotates in the upward direction (clockwise in FIG. 43), the protruding pin 6381c of the rotating member 6381 is only separated from the other arm portion of the torsion spring 5383, and the biasing force No change will occur.

  FIGS. 44A and 44B are partial side views of the operation device 6300. FIG. 44A, the tilting device 6310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position. In FIG. 44B, the tilting device 6310 is quickly rotated by 17 ° from the state shown in FIG. (The state in which the tilting device 6310 is rotated by 20 ° from the raised position) is respectively illustrated, and in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the rear portion of the operation device 6300 is partially viewed in cross section. .

  In FIG. 44A, the rotating member 6381 rotates clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 43 by the urging force of the torsion spring 6383, and the contact between the rotating member 6381 and the curved wall portion 6316 is maintained. Here, assuming that the force generated by the contact between the rotating member 6381 and the curved wall portion 6316 is the same along the circumferential direction of the tilting device 6310, the rotating member 6381 and the curved wall portion 6316 in FIG. 44 is shorter than the radius of the arc C6, the load given from the rotating member 6381 is more in the state shown in FIG. 44A than in the state shown in FIG. As a result, the arm length of the moment generated in the tilting device 6310 is shortened.

  Therefore, in a state where the rotating member 6281 is in contact with the curved wall portion 6316, the rotational resistance of the tilting device 6310 generated by the rotating member 6381 is reduced as the angle at which the tilting device 6310 rotates (tilts) from the raised position is increased. Therefore, when the rotation angle of the tilting device 6310 increases while securing the load applied to the tilting device 6310 from the state in which the tilting device 6310 is arranged at the raised position and starts to rotate, the tilting device 6310 gives the player. It is possible to prevent the load from becoming excessively large.

  FIG. 44B shows a state in which the tilting device 6310 is quickly rotated from the state shown in FIG. 44A, and in this state, the rotating member 6381 is separated from the curved wall portion 6316. That is, a state in which the tilting device 6310 is rotated at a higher speed than the rotating member 6381 is rotated by the urging force of the torsion spring 6383 and is attached to the curved wall portion 6316 is illustrated.

  In this case, since the load applied to the tilting device 6310 from the rotating member 6381 is eliminated, the force required to operate the tilting device 6310 can be reduced. That is, compared with the case where the tilting device 6310 is operated slowly, the rotation resistance of the tilting device 6310 can be reduced when the pedal is operated at a high speed. When the tilting device 6310 is operated at a high speed (operation to push in) while securing the rotation resistance necessary for facilitating the maintenance operation, the rotation resistance is released by releasing it at once. Compared with a case where a device with high resistance is pushed through, the feeling of fatigue felt by the player can be reduced.

  Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. In the first embodiment, the case where the boundary between the push operation and the pedal operation of the tilting device 310 is determined based on the posture in which the biasing force is changed has been described. However, the operation device 7300 in the seventh embodiment rotates the tilting device 7310 ( The case where the tilting device 7310 is locked when it reaches the starting point of the pedal operation will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  45 (a), FIG. 45 (b), FIG. 46 (a) and FIG. 46 (b) are cross sections of the operation device 7300 in the seventh embodiment at the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a). FIG. 45 (a), the state where the tilting device 7310 is disposed at the raised position, and in FIGS. 45 (b) and 46 (a), the state where the tilting device 7310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, FIG. 46B shows a state in which the tilting device 7310 is quickly rotated by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the operation device 7300 includes a slide device 7318 in which the upper cover 7311 of the tilt device 7310 is slidable, and a displacement urging device 7319 disposed on the curved wall portion 7316. Are comprised in the aspect provided.

  The slide device 7318 includes a locking member 7318a having a Z-shaped cross section inserted into a through-hole 7311a that is drilled from the pressing plate portion 312 of the upper cover 7311 to the rear side wall portion 315, and the locking member 7318a. And a coil spring 7318b that urges backward.

  The locking member 7318a is configured to be movable in the front-rear direction (FIG. 45 (a) left-right direction) with respect to the upper cover 7311. When the locking member 7318a is disposed rearward, the tilting device 7310 is rotated to rotate the rotation shaft. The power action device 363 can be brought into contact with the rotation direction about O1.

  The displacement urging device 7319 includes an action member 7319a that is pivotally supported by the curved wall portion 7316 of the upper cover 7311 within a range of being accommodated in a notch 7322a formed in the curved wall portion 7322 of the lower cover 7320, and the action member 7319a. And a torsion spring 7319b that urges the bending member 7316 in the direction close to the curved wall portion 7316, and a direction in which the action member 7319a approaches the action member 7319a from the side where the action member 7319a opens and closes the bending member 7316a. And an inertial motion member 7319c configured to be movable in the main body and a tension spring 7319d for maintaining the inertial motion member 7319c downward.

  The action member 7319a is provided with a moving magnet Ma7 made of a magnetic material at the tip, and has a polarity in the direction of being attracted to the fixed magnet Ma2 in the radial direction of a circle centering on the rotation axis O1. The lower end of the action member 7319a is inclined in such a manner that the lower the distance from the curved wall portion 7316 is, the closer to the upper end of the inertia action member 7319c. Thereby, when the inertial action member 7319c moves upward, the action member 7319a can be rotated in a direction away from the curved wall portion 7316.

  Inertia acting member 7319c is made of a material that is heavy enough to allow sufficient inertia to act (to the extent that it can stay in place against the quick movement of tilting device 7310), and has a peripheral surface on the side in contact with curved wall portion 7316. The curved wall portion 7316 is formed in an arc shape along the inner peripheral shape. Therefore, when the inertial action member 7319c moves relative to the upper cover 7311, the movement direction is a direction along the peripheral surface of the curved wall portion 7316.

  As shown in FIG. 45B, when the tilting device 7310 rotates (tilts) by 3 ° from the raised position, the action claw portion 332 starts to contact the piston member 362a, and the lower end of the locking member 7318a is the power action device 363. Against the rotation device 7310 in the rotational direction. Therefore, the rotation of the tilting device 7310 is mechanically locked, and a state where the tilting device 7310 cannot be further rotated (tilted) can be configured.

  Thereby, a player's erroneous operation can be suppressed. That is, when the player who operates the operation device 300 in the first embodiment can perceive the area where the push operation is performed and the area where the pedal is operated due to a change in the load generated from the tilting device 310, the boundary becomes ambiguous. For example, even if a player thinks that he is hitting repeatedly in the push operation area, the tilting device 310 is actually pushed into the pedal operation area, which may make it difficult to hit repeatedly. It was. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in addition to the load change, the boundary between the push operation area and the pedal operation area is formed at the position where the rotation of the tilting device 7310 is stopped. Misoperation can be suppressed.

  In addition, the contact surface of the locking member 7318a with the power application device 363 is configured as a surface perpendicular to the arc centered on the rotation axis O1 (see FIG. 45B). This prevents the locking member 7318a from sliding to the near side due to the force received from the power application device 363 when a load in the rotational direction is further applied from the state shown in FIG. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, by moving the locking member 7318a of the slide device 7318 to the near side, the contact between the locking member 7318a and the power application device 363 is released, and the tilting device 7310 is rotated. It becomes possible to make it.

  Since the direction in which the tilting device 7310 is rotated and the direction in which the locking member 7318a is moved are substantially perpendicular (the angle formed is close to a right angle), the operation of rotating the tilting device 7310 and the locking member 7318a are moved. It can be difficult to perform the operation simultaneously. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the locking member 7318a from moving naturally and causing an erroneous operation in which the tilting device 7310 is erroneously pushed into the pedal operation area.

  When the tilting device 7310 is slowly pushed in from the position shown in FIG. 46A, the tilting device 7310 is rotated with the inertial action member 7319c stopped relative to the upper cover 7311. In this case, the distance between the moving magnet Ma7 and the fixed magnet Ma2 remains large, and the attractive force is negligibly small.

  On the other hand, the push-in operation is performed from the state shown in FIG. 46A, and the tilting device 7310 is displaced at an excessively high speed, or the tilting member 7318a is tilted from the raised position with the locking member 7318a fixed to the near side for some reason. When the device 7310 is rotated, as shown in FIG. 46B, the action member 7319a is rotated by the relative action of the inertia action member 7319c with respect to the upper cover 7311, and moves with the fixed magnet Ma2. When the distance to the magnet Ma7 is shortened, the resistance due to the magnetic force is increased. As a result, the rotational resistance of the tilting device 7310 can be temporarily increased, and the player can change the operational feeling due to the braking effect, and the tilting device 7310 rotates vigorously in the pedal operation area ( The tilting device 7310 can be prevented from being damaged.

  Even if the inertial action member 7319c is displaced upward when the tilting device 7310 reaches the lowered position vigorously, the tilting device 7310 returns upward after the player releases the hand from the tilting device 7310. As the action member 7319c is moved downward due to inertia, the moving magnet Ma7 and the fixed magnet Ma2 are attracted to increase the resistance when the tilting device 7310 returns, and the resistance of the tilting device 7310 increases. It is possible to avoid delaying the return.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and 45 (b), it is between the raised position of the tilting device 7310 and a position after being rotated by 3 ° from the raised position (shown in FIG. 45 (a)). When the tilting device 7310 is disposed within the range of the push operation, that is, between the position and the position shown in FIG. 45 (b), the moving magnet Ma7 and the fixed magnet Ma2 are arranged in a circle centered on the rotation axis O1. It is set as the aspect which does not overlap in radial direction. Therefore, in the range of the push operation, it is possible to avoid the displacement of the tilting device 7310 due to the attractive force between the moving magnet Ma7 and the fixed magnet Ma2.

  That is, when the tilting device 7310 is rotated by 3 ° from the ascending position, if the attracting force works by quickly rotating the tilting device 7310, the speed of the return operation of the tilting device 7310 after the push operation is slowed down. For example, when performing a continuous hitting operation within the range of the push operation, it becomes difficult to perform the operation, and the comfort of the game may be impaired.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the moving magnet Ma7 and the fixed magnet Ma2 from attracting in the range of the push operation, and even if the tilting device 7310 is displaced at an arbitrary speed, the tilting device It can be avoided that the speed of the return motion of 7310 becomes slow, and the comfort of the game can be improved.

  Next, an eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the case where the load applied to the player changes depending on the posture of the tilting device 310 has been described. However, the operation device 8300 in the eighth embodiment has the player depending on the speed at which the tilting device 8310 rotates (tilts). A case where the load applied to the power supply changes will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  47 (a) and 47 (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operation device 8300 in the eighth embodiment along the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a). 47A shows a state in which the tilting device 8310 is disposed at the raised position, and FIG. 47B shows a state in which the tilting device 8310 has been quickly rotated from the raised position by a predetermined angle.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the operation device 8300, the upper cover 8311 of the tilting device 8310 includes a displacement urging device 8319 disposed on the curved wall portion 8316, and the upper case 8370 is tilted on the rear portion of the inner peripheral wall. A stationary magnet Ma81 is provided that is formed along a rotation trajectory of the outer end portion of the 8310 and is made of a magnetic material whose polarity is switched in a direction along the radial direction of the rotation trajectory of the tilting device 8310.

  The displacement urging device 8319 includes an action member 8319a that is pivotally supported by the curved wall portion 8316 of the upper cover 8311 and the action member within a range accommodated in the notch 7322a formed in the curved wall portion 7322 of the lower cover 7320. A torsion spring 7319b that urges 8319a in the direction approaching the curved wall portion 8316 and a lower side of the action member 8319a, and the action member 8319a is closer to the action member 8319a from the side that opens and closes the bending member 8316. An inertial motion member 7319c configured to be movable in a direction and a tension spring 7319d that maintains the inertial motion member 7319c downward are mainly provided.

  The action member 8319a is a member that is bifurcated from the position pivotally supported by the curved wall 8316, and one arm part (the arm part on the left side in FIG. 47A) is the action in the seventh embodiment. Similar to the member 7319 a, the through-hole is provided on the inner side of the curved wall portion 8316 and the other arm portion (the right arm portion in FIG. 47A) is formed in the thickness direction of the curved wall portion 8316. It is configured in such a manner that it extends outward from the curved wall 8316 through 8316b.

  A moving magnet Ma82 made of a magnetic material is disposed at the tip of the other arm portion of the action member 8319a, and the direction of the magnetic pole of the moving magnet Ma82 is formed in a direction that generates a magnetic force attracting the fixed magnet Ma81. The

  The lower end of one arm portion of the action member 8319a is inclined in such a manner that it is farther from the curved wall portion 8316 as it comes closer to the upper end of the inertia action member 7319c. Thereby, when the inertial action member 7319c moves upward, the action member 8319a can be rotated in a direction away from the curved wall portion 8316.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when the tilting device 8310 is disposed at the raised position, the action member 8319a is in a posture in which one arm portion is brought close to the curved wall portion 8316, and in this posture, the other arm portion. The moving magnet Ma82 is brought close to the fixed magnet Ma81. For this reason, the magnetic force (adsorption force) between the moving magnet Ma82 and the fixed magnet Ma81 becomes so large that it cannot be ignored, and the resistance when the tilting device 8310 is rotated increases.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (b), when the tilting device 8310 is quickly rotated from the raised position by a predetermined amount, the inertial action member 7319c stays in inertia, and the inertial action member 7319c becomes one arm portion of the action member 8319a and the curved wall. The action member 8319a is rotated against the urging force of the torsion spring 7319b (FIG. 47 (a) is rotated clockwise). Thereby, the moving magnet Ma82 disposed on the other arm is separated from the fixed magnet Ma81, and the magnetic force between the moving magnet Ma82 and the fixed magnet Ma81 becomes so small that it can be ignored.

  On the other hand, when slowly operating the tilting device 8310, the inertial action member 8319c moves at the same speed as the upper cover 8311 (stops relative to the upper cover 8311). Therefore, it is possible to secure a large rotational resistance felt by the player when the tilting device 8310 is slowly rotated, and to reduce the rotational resistance felt by the player when the tilting device 8310 is quickly rotated.

  Accordingly, for example, when the tilting device 8310 is maintained at a predetermined position, when the tilting device 8310 is operated slowly, the rotation resistance is increased and the maintenance is facilitated, while the tilting device 8310 is tilted at a stroke. When the operation of the device 8310 is quick, the rotation resistance can be reduced, and the force required to push the tilting device 8310 can be reduced. Therefore, the operation burden when the player operates the tilting device 8310 can be reduced.

  In addition, the inertia acting member 7319c has a surface in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the curved wall portion 8316 along the arc shape of the inner peripheral surface of the curved wall portion 8316, and moves relative to the upper cover 8311. At the position (maximum diameter position) where the movement distance with respect to the rotation angle of the tilting device 8310 is the maximum (moving in the same direction as the rotation direction of the tilting device 8310). It is configured to be able to use the inertia most easily, which is movable along the moving direction of the cover 8311.

  Therefore, even when the rotation angle of the tilting device 8310 is small, the inertial action member 7319c can be easily moved relative to the upper cover 8311, and a change in rotational resistance due to magnetic force can be easily caused.

  Even if the inertial action member 7319c is displaced upward when the tilting device 8310 reaches the lowered position vigorously, the tilting device 8310 returns upward after the player releases his / her hand from the tilting device 8310. As the operation is performed, the inertial action member 7319c is moved downward due to inertia, so that the moving magnet Ma82 and the fixed magnet Ma81 are attracted when the tilting device 8310 returns. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the tilting device 8310 that has been pushed in at a stretch from returning vigorously, and to produce a profound feeling due to the slow return operation of the tilting device 8310.

  Next, a ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. In the first embodiment, the case where the boundary between the push operation and the pedal operation of the tilting device 310 is determined based on the posture in which the urging force changes is described. However, the operation device 9300 in the ninth embodiment rotates the tilting device 9310 ( The tilting device 9310 is locked when it reaches the starting point of the pedal operation, and the tilting device 9310 is translated in order to release the locking. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as each embodiment mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  48 (a), FIG. 48 (b), FIG. 49 (a), FIG. 49 (b) and FIG. 50 show the tilting device in the ninth embodiment on the line corresponding to the XIXb-XIXb line in FIG. 19 (a). FIG. 48A shows a state in which the tilting device 9310 is arranged at the raised position, and FIG. 48B shows a state in which the tilting device 9310 has been rotated (tilted) by 3 ° from the raised position. 48A shows a state in which the tilting device 9310 has been translated by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 48B. In FIG. 49B, the tilting device 9310 has changed from the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 50, the state of being quickly rotated (tilted) to the lowered position is a position 3 ° from the raised position from the state where the tilting device 9310 is disposed at the lowered position (the state shown in FIG. 48B and the tilting device 9310). Each of the states is returned to a state where only the front and rear positions are different).

  Further, in FIGS. 48A, 48B, 49A, 49B, and 50, the vicinity of the rotation axis O1 is the recessed bearing portion 9361a (the tilting device 9310 of the lower case 9360). The cross-section is partially viewed in a cross-section including a portion that supports the shaft.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), the tilting device 9310 includes an extended half shaft portion 313c (see FIG. 9) of the upper cover 9311 and an extended half shaft portion 331c (see FIG. 9) of the shaft cover 330. A shaft-fixing member BR9 having a shape having a cut-out surface BR9a, which is a cup-shaped member to be fitted and whose outer periphery is notched with a straight line, and a shaft member 340 (see FIG. 10) And a torsion spring 9343 that applies an urging force to the tilting device 9310 in the rotational direction and the front-rear direction.

  The upper cover 9311 includes a moving magnet Ma9 that is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the curved wall portion 9316 and is elastically supported so as to be movable in the radial direction of the curved wall portion 9316. The moving magnet Ma9 is movable in the direction approaching the curved wall portion 9316 by the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the tilting device 9310.

  The shaft fixing member BR9 of the tilting device 9310 is configured to be capable of translational operation in the front-rear direction inside the recessed bearing portion 9361a of the lower case 9360. That is, the concave bearing portion 9361a has a shape formed when the outer circle of the shaft fixing member BR9 is translated by a distance L1 (an arc having a radius r1 (90 ° arc) is back and forth (FIG. 48 (a) ) Are arranged in a pair, and the lower end portions thereof are formed in a front-rear (left-right direction in FIG. 48 (a)) shape connected by a straight line having a distance L1.

  An upper case 9370 fastened and fixed to the upper side of the lower case 9360 and pivotally supporting the tilting device 9310 includes a recessed bearing portion 9371 that is disposed to face the recessed bearing portion 9361a of the lower case 9360 and supports the shaft fixing member BR9.

  The recessed bearing portion 9371 has a shape that is occupied when the shaft fixing member BR9 is moved in the front-rear direction in a posture in which the notch surface BR9a of the shaft fixing member BR9 is in a state along the front-rear direction (FIG. 48 (a) left-right direction). Based on the above, the center portion is directed upward, and the arc portion of the shaft fixing member BR9 is configured to be recessed with an arc having a size that allows rotation. In other words, the concave bearing portion 9371 is configured to have a shape in which the arcs at both front and rear end portions and the arc at the center portion are connected by a locking plane 9371a extending along the front-rear direction.

  The lower case 9360 has a push-back wall portion 9361h having a predetermined width in the vertical direction and extending in the left-right direction on the front side of the cylindrical receiving portion 361c, and a rear side from the power action device 363 on the front side of the rubber plate GR1. And a locking rubber member 9361i that is disposed in a protruding manner and has rubber elasticity.

  The torsion spring 9343 is formed such that one arm portion 9343a is formed in a bent shape at the tip and is in contact with the pushing-back wall portion 9361h of the lower case 9360, and the other arm portion 9343b is a rotation shaft of the tilting device 9310. It is latched by a convex portion disposed on the upper cover 311 diagonally above O1 (upper left in FIG. 48), and an urging force is generated in the direction of opening both arms. That is, the urging force acts in a direction to return the tilting device 9310 to the raised position.

  The locking rubber member 9361i is a position where the tilting device 9310 interferes with the bending member 350 in a state where the tilting device 9310 is disposed at the front end portion of the recessed bearing portion 9361a, while the tilting device 9310 is behind the recessed bearing portion 9361a. In the state of being arranged at the side end portion, it is arranged at a position where interference with the bending member 350 is avoided (the comb-like portion 352 in the state where the tilting device 9310 is arranged at the front side end portion of the recessed bearing portion 9361a). ) And the rotation trajectory of the comb-shaped portion 352 in a state where the tilting device 9310 is disposed at the back end of the recessed bearing portion 9361a).

  As a result, the tilting device 9310 is moved into the concave bearing portion 9310i for some reason (for example, the locking plane 9371a is worn and the shaft fixing member BR9 cannot be locked). In the case of over-rotation in the state of being arranged at the front side end portion of 9361a, it can function as a stopper for stopping the rotation of the tilting device 9310. Further, by forming from a rubber material, a sufficient amount of deformation can be secured by the locking rubber member 9361i, so that a member (curved member 350 or the like) whose shape of the tilting device 9310 is strictly managed is deformed. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (a), in a state where the tilting device 9310 is disposed at the raised position, the shaft fixing member BR9 is located at the front end of the recessed bearing portion 9361a of the lower case (the left end of FIG. 48 (a)). ) And a gap is formed between the notch surface BR9a and the locking plane 9371a at an angle of 3 ° with the rotation axis O1 as the center.

  When a load is applied to the tilting device 9310 in the direction of the arrow F1 from the state of FIG. 48 (a), the tilting device 9310 rotates. When the tilting device 9310 is rotated (tilted) by 3 ° from the state where the tilting device 9310 is disposed at the raised position, the notch surface BR9a of the shaft fixing member BR9 and the locking plane 9371a of the upper case are brought together as shown in FIG. By abutting on the surface, the rotation of the shaft fixing member BR9 is stopped, and the movement of the tilting device 9310 is stopped.

  Therefore, as described above in the first embodiment, compared to the case where the player switches the operation method according to the load applied from the tilting device 310, in this embodiment, the tilt is performed in the push operation region of 3 ° from the ascending position. Since the device 9310 is stopped, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player cannot recognize a change in load applied from the tilting device 9310 and erroneously operates.

  In order to further rotate the tilting device 9310 from the state shown in FIG. 48B, as shown in FIG. 49A, move the tilting device 9310 in the direction of the arrow F2 (right side in FIG. 48B). ) To be translated to release the contact between the notch surface BR9a and the locking plane 9371a. In the state shown in FIG. 49A, one arm portion 9343a of the torsion spring 9343 is pressed against the pushback wall portion 9361h and deformed by a predetermined amount.

  Here, since the directions of the arrow F1 and the arrow F2 are different, it is possible to prevent the tilting device 9310 from translating to the back side while the tilting device 9310 rotates. Further, in order to translate the tilting device 9310 before rotating it, it is possible to push the vicinity of the rotation axis O1 into the back side. However, the tilting device 9310 is a device that rotates, and the side far from the rotation axis O1 is moved. Since the operation load is smaller when the button is pressed, it is possible to recommend the player to press the opposite side of the rotation axis O1 (the upper end of the tilting device 9310), and there is a situation where the tilting device 9310 moves in translation before rotating. Generation | occurrence | production can be suppressed.

  When the tilting device 9310 is further rotated from the state shown in FIG. 49 (a), the tilting device 9310 can be operated to the lowered position as shown in FIG. 49 (b). Here, when the pedal operation is performed slowly (less than a predetermined speed) from the state shown in FIG. 49A in a manner in which the tilting device 9310 is displaced, the state in which the moving magnet Ma9 is separated from the curved wall portion 9316 is maintained. Therefore, the attractive force generated between the fixed magnet Ma2 and the rotation resistance during pedal operation can be ensured.

  On the other hand, when the pedal operation is performed quickly (at a predetermined speed or more) from the state shown in FIG. 49A in such a manner that the tilting device 9310 is displaced, the moving magnet Ma9 has a centrifugal force as shown in FIG. Due to this action, the attraction force generated between the moving magnet Ma9 and the fixed magnet Ma2 during the movement of the tilting device 9310 can be made small enough to be ignored. That is, the rotational resistance at the time of pedal operation can be reduced.

  Therefore, the rotational resistance of the tilting device 9310 can be changed according to the displacement speed of the tilting device 9310 during pedal operation. According to the present embodiment, when the operation is performed slowly, the rotational resistance is increased by the magnetic force, so that the operation for maintaining the tilting device 9310 at a predetermined position is facilitated, and when the tilting device 9310 is operated quickly, the magnetic force is applied. By reducing the rotation resistance, it is possible to reduce the operation burden felt by the player by reducing the load felt when the player pushes the tilting device 9310 all at once.

  When the player releases his / her hand from the tilting device 9310 from the state shown in FIG. 49 (b), the tilting device 9310 starts a return operation toward the initial position. This returning operation occurs at various speeds depending on the configuration of the torsion spring 9343, and is a mode in which rotation and translation occur simultaneously.

  That is, when the displacement in the rotational direction of the torsion spring 9343 returns, the tilting device 9310 operates in the rotational direction along the arrow Ta, and one arm portion 9343a of the torsion spring 9343 is pressed against the pushback wall portion 9361h. Returning the displacement caused by the movement of the tilting device 9310 in the translation direction along the arrow Tb.

  Here, as described above, when the tilting device 9310 is rotated from the raised position, the rotation operation is performed first, the translation operation is performed from the position where the tilting device 9310 is locked, and the rotation operation is finally performed. Thus, the operation stage was clearly divided. On the other hand, the returning operation of the tilting device 9310 is a mixed operation of the rotating operation that occurs along the arrow Ta and the translation operation that occurs along the arrow Tb. Therefore, the path along which the tilting device 9310 moves when the tilting device 9310 is pushed in can be different from the path along which the tilting device 9310 moves when the tilting device 9310 returns.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 50, the elastic coefficient of the torsion spring 9343 is such that contact between the notch surface BR9a of the shaft fixing member BR9 and the locking plane 9371a on the back side (right side in FIG. 50) is avoided. Is adjusted.

  Accordingly, the tilting device 9310 can be returned at the same speed without stopping during the return while maintaining the action of stopping the tilting device 9310 in the middle of the movement range at the time of pushing. Compared to the above, the time required for the return operation from the lowered position to the raised position can be shortened.

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a part or all of the configuration in one embodiment may be combined with or replaced with a part or all of the configuration in the other embodiments to form another embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the lower end surface 2332b of the action claw portion 2332 has a shape for making the load felt by the player constant. However, the shape is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the shape behind the switching point 2332c may be recessed in a direction further away from the piston member 2362a. This reduces the load applied to the tilting device 2310 from the piston member 2362a after the switching point 2332c and the piston member 2362a are released from contact (when the rotation angle of the tilting device 2310 is further increased). This can be used for effects that reduce the load on the person.

  In the fourth embodiment, a case has been described in which the load applied to the tilting device 4310 continues to increase immediately after the tilting device 4310 rotates 3 ° from the ascending position, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, at the position where the tilting device 4310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position (boundary between the push operation and the pedal operation), the area of the magnets overlapping in the radial direction of the circle around the rotation axis O1 is set to zero. You may comprise so that the load applied to the inclination apparatus 4310 may become the minimum value in the position rotated 3 degrees from the raising position. In this case, the player can easily determine the boundary between the push operation and the pedal operation.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case where the tilting device 5310 and the rotating roller 5381 are not in contact with each other is described until the tilting device 5310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the tilting device 5310 and the rotating roller 5381 may always be in contact with each other until the tilting device 5310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position. In this case, for example, by configuring the degree of tightness of the torsion spring 5383 that applies an urging force to the rotating roller 5381 so as to be manually changeable, it is possible to change the operating resistance when the tilting device 5310 is pushed.

  In the sixth embodiment, the shape of the curved wall portion 6316 of the tilting device 6310 is such that the rotational axis O1 is based on the contact point J1 between the tilting device 6310 and the rotating member 6381 in a state where the tilting device 6310 is disposed at the raised position. Although the case where it entered inward from circular arc C6 made into the center was demonstrated, it is not necessarily restricted to this. For example, in the range from the contact point J1 to 3 ° upward, the shape of the curved wall portion 6316 is a shape along the arc C6, and in the range from 3 ° upward from the contact point J1, the shape of the curved wall portion 6316 is formed. May be formed so as to enter the inside from the arc C6. In this case, the rotation member 6381 is prevented from being separated from the tilting device 6310 by the operating speed of the tilting device 6310 in the range from the state in which the tilting device 6310 is disposed at the raised position to the rotation of 3 ° (the range of the push operation). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the resistance given to the player from changing due to the displacement speed of the tilting device 6310 in the range of the push operation.

  In the seventh embodiment, the case where the fixed magnet Ma2 and the moving magnet Ma7 are attracted in the pedal operation range of the tilting device 7310 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the fixed magnet Ma2 and the moving magnet Ma7 may be attracted by a push operation. In this case, since the movement resistance of the tilting device 7310 changes depending on the displacement speed of the tilting device 7310 during the push operation (for example, when the tilting device 7310 is pushed in vigorously, the return is delayed), it is possible to perform an appropriate repeated hitting operation. The allowable range of the displacement speed of the tilting device 7310 that can be made is narrowed. As a result, the mode of continuous hitting when the player performs the continuous hitting operation can be brought to the uniform side, and the tilting device 7310 is prevented from being damaged by an unexpected operation (such as an operation in which the continuous hitting speed is excessively increased). be able to.

  Although the case where the locking member 7318 is manually moved has been described in the seventh embodiment, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the locking member 7318 may be biased toward the back by a dashpot, and the locking member 7318 and the upper surface portion of the power application member 363 may be inclined at a sliding angle. In this case, when the speed at which the tilting device 7310 is rotated is high, the locking member 7318 is moved by the load in the rotational direction before the locking member 7318 is moved to the near side against the biasing force of the dashpot. When the tilting device 7310 stops while the tilting device 7310 is stopped and the rotation speed of the tilting device 7310 is low, the locking member 7318 is moved forward before the force pressing the locking member 7318 against the power application member 363 increases. Can be moved to the side. Therefore, the locking member 7318 can be automatically moved only when the operation speed is low.

  In the seventh embodiment, a case has been described in which when the tilting device 7310 stops in the middle of rotation, the tilting device 7310 can be further rotated by moving the locking member 7318a in a direction different from the rotation direction. However, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the member that stops the rotation of the tilting device 7310 is configured to be able to appear and retract by the notch mechanism, and the notch mechanism is switched in one step by the operation of pushing the tilting device 7310. In the extended state, the tilting device 7310 is stopped halfway and In a state, it is good also as a structure which can be rotationally partitioned to a descent | fall position. In this case, it is possible to perform an operation of stopping the tilting device 7310 during the rotation by an operation in the same direction as the direction in which the tilting device 7310 is pushed.

  In the eighth embodiment, the case has been described in which the fixed magnet Ma81 and the moving magnet Ma82 can be attracted from the state in which the tilting device 8310 is disposed at the raised position, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the fixed magnet Ma81 and the moving magnet Ma82 may be configured to be attracted from a position where the tilting device 8310 is rotated by 3 ° from the raised position. In this case, when the tilting device 8310 is rotated in a state where the displacement speed of the tilting device 8310 is low (a state where the inertial action member 7319c is stopped relative to the upper cover 8311), the tilting device 8310 is driven by the biasing device 362. The timing at which the displacement resistance of the tilting device 8310 increases can be matched with the timing at which the displacement resistance of the tilting device 8310 increases due to the adsorption of the fixed magnet Ma81 and the moving magnet Ma82, and the tilting device 8310 has rotated 3 ° from the raised position. In some cases, the amount of increase in load applied to the tilting device 8310 can be increased. Thereby, the player can easily determine the boundary between the push operation and the pedal operation.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the lower end of the coil spring 362b is blocked by the bottom cover member 362c of the lower case 360 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the bottom cover member 362c is configured to be movable along the displacement direction (vertical direction) of the coil spring 362b, and the bottom cover member 362c is configured to move (lower) as the tilting device 310 tilts. Also good. In this case, even when the tilting device 310 is tilted at the same angle from the raised position, it is possible to arbitrarily set a region where the displacement of the coil spring 362b can be reduced as compared with the case where the bottom wall member 362c is fixed. it can.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the tilting device 310 is constantly urged toward the raised position by the urging member such as the torsion spring 343 has been described, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the torsion spring 343 is not provided, and another drive device (such as an air ejection device or a one-way drive device) that returns to the initial position may be provided. In this case, the operation of the tilting device 310 after the player releases his hand from the tilting device 310 during the operation can be arbitrarily set.

  For example, when a rotational resistance is applied to the tilting device 310 by a magnetic force, when the hand is released at a position less than a predetermined angle from the ascending position, the tilting device 310 is stopped on the spot, while at least a predetermined angle from the rising position. When the hand is released at the position (for example, depending on the arrangement of the center of gravity), it may be configured to continue to the lowered position. Thereby, the tilting device 310 can be operated in an unexpected operation mode, and the interest of the player can be improved.

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

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

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

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

<An example of a technical idea that suppresses changes in the operational angle of the tilting device>
In a gaming machine including an input means for a player to perform an input operation, the input means includes: an operated member to be input by the player; and an adjusting means for adjusting a load received by the player who has performed the input operation. The gaming machine A1 is characterized in that the adjusting means suppresses an increase in a load received by a player who has performed an input operation in at least a part of the movement range of the operated member.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the player includes an operated member that performs a pushing operation, and an urging force that returns the operated member to an initial position increases in accordance with the pushing amount of the operated member. There is a gaming machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-014571). However, the conventional gaming machine described above has a problem that it is difficult to cope with a case where the movement distance of the operated member becomes long. That is, in order to improve the operational feeling felt by the player, it is desirable to increase the rate of increase of the urging force with respect to the movement distance of the operated member from the initial position. However, if the movement distance of the operated member becomes longer, When the player receives an excessive load, and the player who performs the operation gets tired, there is a problem in that pushing of the operated member is stopped during the game.

  In this case, it is not possible to show the player the effect that the state of the liquid crystal display device changes by pushing the operated member, and the player's interest may be reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A1, since the adjusting means suppresses an increase in the load received by the player who has performed the input operation at least in a part of the movement range of the operated member, the load received by the player Can be suppressed and the player can be prevented from getting tired.

  Note that the movement distance of the operated member becomes longer, for example, when the pushed amount of the operated member is detected and reflected in the operation, or the operated member is an arc trajectory (not a linear trajectory) or a zigzag trajectory. The case where it operates by is illustrated.

  For example, when detecting the amount of push-in and reflecting it in the operation, it is easier to maintain the target push-in amount by increasing the distance between the detection boundaries, and the game can be promoted comfortably. There is a high possibility that the movement distance of the operation member becomes long.

  The gaming machine A1 includes a biasing unit that generates a biasing force that moves the operated member toward an initial position, and the biasing unit has a first elasticity that causes a displacement along a movement path of the operated member. A gaming machine A2 comprising a spring member, wherein the adjusting means suppresses a load received by the player in a range after the operated member has moved a predetermined distance from the initial position.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1, the biasing means is composed of the first elastic spring member that is displaced along the movement path of the operated member, and the operated member is moved from the initial position. Since the load received by the player in the range after the predetermined distance is moved, the player feels the operation feeling by increasing the load felt by the player in proportion to the distance that the player moves the operated member. , The player can recognize the point at which the rate of increase in the load applied to the player is switched in the range after the predetermined distance from the initial position (for example, the point at which the proportionality constant has changed).

  Thereby, by using the change point of the load given to the player as a mark, it is possible to easily move the operated member to an arbitrary point in the movement range of the operated member.

  As the first elastic spring member, when the operated member rotates around a predetermined rotation axis, a torsion spring around the rotation axis or an arc around the rotation axis of the operated member A coil spring or the like that is curvedly arranged along the shape wall portion is exemplified, and when the operated member performs a translation operation, the coil spring provided along the moving direction of the operated member is exemplified. The

  In the gaming machine A2, the operated member is rotated about a predetermined rotation axis, and the adjusting means includes a second elastic spring member that applies a load to the operated member from the circumferential direction, and the second elastic spring The member is configured so as to apply an urging force to the operated member by being opposed to the operated member and abutting during the movement of the operated member, and the displacement direction of the second elastic spring member is A gaming machine A3 characterized by being along a tangential direction of an arbitrary arc around the rotation axis.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine A2, the operated member is rotated about a predetermined rotation axis, and the second elastic spring member abuts during the movement of the operated member, so that the biasing force is generated. Since the direction of the displacement is along the tangential direction of an arbitrary arc centering on the rotation axis, after the operated member and the second elastic spring member abut, the contact point is determined as the rotation angle of the operated member. Accordingly, the displacement of the second elastic spring member can be changed in a manner different from the angle change rate of the operated member. Accordingly, the load applied from the second elastic spring member to the operated member can be arbitrarily set by changing the shape of the contact point of the operated member in various ways.

  In the gaming machine A3, the operated member includes a contact portion that is disposed to face the second elastic spring member and is configured to be able to contact the second elastic spring member. A first contact point that contacts the second elastic spring member in a first state in which the operating member is moved a predetermined distance from an initial position, and the elastic spring member in a second state in which the operation member is further moved in the same direction from the first state. A second contact point that contacts the first contact point, and the second contact point is more initial than the first contact point than a straight line passing through the rotation shaft and the first contact point. A gaming machine A4, which is arranged on the position side.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A3, the second contact point is more at the second contact point than the first contact point of the contact portion than the straight line passing through the rotation shaft and the first contact point. For example, compared with the case where the second contact point is arranged on a straight line passing through the first contact point and the rotation axis, the operated member from the first state to the second state is disposed. The amount of displacement of the second elastic spring member can be suppressed more than the distance by which the portion in the vicinity of contact with the second elastic spring member is displaced when the is rotated. Thereby, the load given to a member to be operated by the 2nd elastic spring member can be controlled.

  In the gaming machine A4, the shape of the second contact point is set in a manner in which the displacement amount of the second elastic spring member is reduced in the second state compared to the first state. A gaming machine A5.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A4, the shape of the second contact point is set in such a manner that the displacement amount of the second elastic spring member is reduced in the second state compared to the first state. Therefore, the load that the second elastic spring member gives to the operated member in the second state can be made smaller than the load that the second elastic spring member gives to the operated member in the first state. Therefore, the biasing force of the first elastic spring member that rises as the operated member moves from the first state to the second state is partially offset by the decrease in the load applied to the operated member by the second elastic spring member. can do.

  In any one of the gaming machines A3 to A5, the second elastic spring member is configured to be changeable in posture, and the direction of the posture change increases as the displacement amount of the first elastic spring member increases. The gaming machine A6 is characterized in that the angle formed by the moving direction of the operated member and the moving direction of the operated member is increased.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A3 to A5, the second elastic spring member is configured to be capable of changing the posture, and the direction of the posture change is determined by the amount of displacement of the first elastic spring member. Since the angle between the moving direction of the second elastic spring member and the moving direction of the operated member increases as the force increases, the second elastic spring member increases as the biasing force of the first elastic spring member increases. Among the urging forces, the component loaded on the operated member can be reduced. Thereby, the raise of the load which a player feels can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A6, when the second elastic spring member is connected to the operated member, the relationship of the posture of the second elastic spring member with respect to the posture of the operated member is associated with one to one. Characteristic gaming machine A7.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A6, the second elastic spring member is connected to the operated member, so that the relationship between the attitude of the second elastic spring member with respect to the attitude of the operated member is 1: 1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second elastic spring member from changing its posture in an unexpected direction by applying a sudden load to the operated member.

<An example of a technical idea for changing the rate of change of the rotational resistance of the tilting device>
In a gaming machine including input means for a player to perform an input operation, the input means is a change that changes an operation member to be input by the player and a change rate of a load applied to the player from the operation member. And a gaming machine B1.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the player includes an operated member that performs a pushing operation, and the input is switched according to the pushing amount (displacement, speed, strength, etc.) of the operated member. There is a gaming machine to be controlled (for example, see JP 2012-024322 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since it is difficult for the player to recognize the push amount, it is necessary to separately provide a scale on the liquid crystal display device in order to make the player grasp the push amount. There was a point.

  In this case, even if an effect for designating the push-in amount is performed, it is necessary to operate the operated member while paying attention to the scale, so that the other part of the board surface of the game board (for example, the flow of the shot ball) There was a problem that it was impossible to send a line of sight to the game and it was impossible to play the game as intended.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine B1, since the change means for changing the rate of change of the load given to the player from the operated member is provided, the operated member is positioned at a predetermined position by the player using the change in the load as a mark. It can be grasped that it was pushed in. As a result, the player can grasp that the operated member has been pushed to a predetermined position without looking at the scale, so that the player can operate the operated member at any location on the board surface of the game board. You can pay attention.

  In the gaming machine B1, the changing means is arranged to face the action portion of the operated member in a state where the operated member is arranged at a start position separated from the initial position by a predetermined distance. A gaming machine B2 that is configured in such a manner that a load is applied to the player through the member.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1, the changing means is arranged to face the action part of the operated member in a state where the operated member is arranged at the start position separated from the initial position by a predetermined distance. In this state, since the player starts to apply a load via the operated member, the operated member is disposed at the start position without causing a separate driving means to be felt by the player from the operated member. Can be changed at the border.

  As a result, the load on the player can be reliably changed without being affected by poor control, and the change can be used as a mark for the player to grasp the amount of pushing of the operated member. can do.

  In the gaming machine B2, the changing means is composed of an elastic spring member that applies a load in the moving direction of the operated member, and the elastic spring member is in an initial stage before being brought into contact with the action portion of the operated member. A gaming machine B3 that is arranged in a state that is displaced from the natural length by a predetermined distance.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B2, the changing means is composed of an elastic spring member that applies a load in the moving direction of the operated member, and the elastic spring member is applied to the action portion of the operated member. Since it is arranged in a state of being displaced by a predetermined distance from the natural length in the initial state before contact, the elastic spring member is attached to the operated member immediately before and immediately after the operated member is brought into contact with the elastic spring member. Since the elastic force corresponding to the displacement is applied at a time, the load applied to the player can be rapidly changed. Thereby, it can be made easy for the player to recognize that the operated member has passed through the state where the operated member is arranged at a predetermined position from the change in the load applied from the operated member.

  In the gaming machine B3, when the contact point between the action portion and the elastic spring member changes with the movement of the operated member, the action portion is a section that first contacts the elastic spring member. A first abutting section, and a second abutting section that is a section that abuts the elastic spring member after the first abutting section, and the first abutting section of the action portion and the elastic spring member Compared to the case where the operated member moves by a predetermined amount in a state where the operating member abuts, the operated member moves by a predetermined amount in a state where the second contact section of the acting portion and the elastic spring member contact each other. The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the amount of increase in the load given to the player is reduced when the game is performed.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B3, the first operating portion is compared with a case where the operated member moves a predetermined amount while contacting the elastic spring member in the first contact section. When the operated member is moved by a predetermined amount while abutting the elastic spring member in the second abutting section that abuts on the side where the pushing amount is larger than the contacting section, the amount of increase in load applied to the player is reduced. Further, it is possible to prevent an excessive load felt by the player after the operated member passes the predetermined position while maintaining the effect of easily recognizing that the operated member is arranged at the predetermined position.

  In the gaming machine B2, the action portion is configured to include a magnetic material, and the changing means is configured of a magnetic load member disposed to face a part of the movement path of the action portion, and the magnetic load member is A gaming machine B5 comprising magnetism that generates an attractive force with respect to the magnetic material constituting the action portion.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine B2, the change in the load applied to the operated member is caused by the magnetic force (adsorption force) generated between the acting part and the magnetic load member. It is possible to make it easier for the player to feel a change in load between when the magnetic load member is near and when the magnetic load member is far away.

  Although the load when the player pushes the operated member increases, the operation portion is attracted to the magnetic load member when the player performs a maintenance operation, etc., so that it is given to the player from the operated member. The load is reduced. Therefore, compared with the case where the load applied to the operated member is increased by the urging force of the elastic spring, the force required for the player to maintain the position of the operated member is reduced, and the player feels tired. Can be reduced.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B5, the operated member includes a moving unit configured to be relatively movable with respect to the operated member, and a driving unit that generates a driving force for operating the moving member. The moving member can be configured to be in a first state and a second state after moving to a position different from the first state, at least the moving member being in the first state and the second state. A gaming machine B6 that is configured to be capable of changing a load given to the player when the time changes.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines B1 to B5, the load applied to the player can be changed by the change of the state of the moving means, so that the operated member is arranged at a predetermined position. By actuating the driving means when it is detected, the load applied to the player can be changed, and the player can recognize the current pushing position of the operated member.

  In the gaming machine B6, when the driving means is composed of a rotary motor, and the rotary motor rotates forward, the moving member is moved relative to the operated member and the rotary motor rotates reversely. The gaming machine B7, wherein the moving member stops relative to the operated member.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B6, the case where the load applied to the gaming machine changes depending on the rotation direction of the rotary motor and the case where the load does not change can be configured. Without checking the vibration transmitted to a part of the gaming machine, it is possible to suppress the game method of checking the internal state, and to increase the significance of operating the operated member. Thereby, the operated member can be effectively used.

<An example of a technical idea that a player receives a large load when the rotation speed of the tilting device is large>
In a gaming machine having an input means for a player to perform an input operation, the input means applies a load as a movement resistance to the operated member to be input by the player, and the load can be changed. And a braking means configured, and when the operated member is displaceable at a first speed and a second speed larger than the first speed, when the member is displaced at the first speed, A gaming machine characterized in that the load applied to the operated member from the braking means is larger when displaced at the second speed than the load applied to the operated member from the braking means. C1.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the player includes an operated member that performs a pushing operation, and the input is switched according to the pushing amount (displacement, speed, strength, etc.) of the operated member. There is a gaming machine to be controlled (for example, see JP 2012-024322 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when an operation of moving the operated member to a predetermined position is performed, the operation period is extended by slightly reducing the speed in order to prevent passing the predetermined position. For example, when it is noticed that an operation is requested just before the end of the operable period, there is a problem that the operation may not be in time.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C1, compared to the case where the operated member is displaced at the first speed, the case where the operated member is displaced at the second speed larger than the first speed is controlled by the braking means. Since the load given as resistance to the member is large, even if the operated member is operated with a strong force (high acceleration) and the speed of the operated member increases, the operated member is released after releasing the operating force. It is possible to shorten the distance required until the vehicle is stopped. As a result, it becomes unnecessary to operate the operated member by reducing the speed of the operated member, and the operation period of the operated member can be shortened, so that it is noticed that the operation is requested at the end of the operable period. Even in the case, the operation can be made in time.

  In addition, it does not specifically limit as a braking means, For example, commercially available products which change a load with respect to the displacement speed of an action part, such as a rotary damper, can be selected arbitrarily and used. The feature of this gaming machine C1 is that even if the player becomes late to notice that the gaming machine side is required to push the operated member, the braking means is arranged in the gaming machine. In other words, the operated member can be immediately operated to the target position.

  In the gaming machine C1, the operation mode of the operated member is changed at least between the first input and the second input depending on the amount of displacement thereof, and the braking means is within a range where the first input is performed. The gaming machine C2 is characterized in that a change in load applied from the machine is suppressed.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1, the input mode is changed between the first input and the second input depending on the amount of displacement of the operated member, and in the range where the first input is performed. Since the change of the load applied from the braking means is suppressed, it is possible to cope with the case where the function of the braking means is obstructed by the input mode.

  For example, the operated member is configured to perform a button pressing operation including a continuous hitting operation by a first input and a pedal pressing operation for detecting a displacement amount by a second input, and the button that is the first input If the resistance of displacement of the operated member is increased by vigorously pushing, the return of the actuated member is slowed by pushing the button vigorously, which may hinder continuous hitting operation. You can only wait for the member to return to its original position and then press it, which may make it difficult to hit repeatedly).

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine C2, since the resistance of the displacement of the operated member is suppressed from being increased by the braking means in the range where the first input is performed, the operated member when the button is pressed is controlled. The return of the operated member is prevented from being delayed by the speed of the displacement, and the continuous hitting operation can be easily performed.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the braking means is composed of an elastic spring member that can be displaced by a load transmitted from the operated member, and the operated member is a portion that is disposed opposite to the elastic spring member. A first portion that is in contact with the elastic spring member so that the load can be transmitted; and a portion that is different from the first portion and the load is not transmitted between the elastic spring member. A gaming machine C3, wherein the second part is disposed at least between the pair of first parts.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1 or C2, the braking means is composed of an elastic spring member that can be displaced by a load transmitted from the operated member, and the operated member is an elastic spring. A portion that is disposed opposite to the member and is in contact with the elastic spring member so that a load can be transmitted between the first portion and a portion different from the first portion and between the elastic spring member Since the second portion is provided with a second portion in which the load is not transmitted and at least the second portion is disposed between the pair of first portions, the second portion passes through the portion disposed to face the operated member. Depending on the length, the load applied to the operated member can be adjusted.

  That is, the period during which the operated member passes while the second part between the pair of first parts is opposed to the elastic spring member is shorter than the period until the displacement given to the elastic spring member is completely returned. For example, the displacement given to the elastic spring member by the first portion after passing through the second portion abutting and moving is added to the remaining displacement without returning to the elastic spring member. Compared with the case where the elastic spring member is displaced from, the load applied to the operated member becomes larger.

  On the other hand, the period during which the operated member passes while the second part between the pair of first parts is opposed to the elastic spring member is longer than the period until the displacement given to the elastic spring member is completely returned. If it is long, the displacement given to the elastic spring member when the first portion after passing through the second portion abuts and moves is the displacement from the natural length, so the load given to the operated member becomes small. As a result, the load applied to the operated member from the elastic spring member can be adjusted by the magnitude of the speed at which the operated member moves while the second portion is disposed opposite the elastic spring member.

  In the gaming machine C3, a plurality of the first parts are arranged, the second part is arranged between the first parts, and the length of the first part along the moving direction of the operated member is When the operated member moves from the initial position, the gaming machine C4 is characterized in that a portion that comes into contact with the elastic spring member later is longer than a portion that comes into contact with the elastic member.

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C3, a plurality of first parts are arranged and a second part is arranged between the first parts, and the movement direction of the operated member of the first part When the operated member moves from the initial position, the length of the portion that comes into contact later with the elastic spring member is longer than the length that comes into contact with the first portion. It is possible to ensure a wide range in which the first portion of 1 applies an elastic load to the operated member at a position far from the initial position where the deviation of the operated member from the target position is likely to increase greatly when the member is moved too much. If the operating force is released after the operated member is moved too much, it can be easily returned to the target position with an elastic load, and the portion near the initial position where the speed is unlikely to be excessive is elastic. In contact with the spring member Load Te can be prevented that the player becomes excessive is easily tired.

  In the gaming machine C3 or C4, when the operated member moves in a direction away from the initial position and moves the first portion in contact with the elastic spring member, the elastic spring is moved to the operated member. When the elastic load of the member is transmitted, and the first member is moved in contact with the elastic spring member while the operated member moves toward the initial position, the operated member A gaming machine C5, wherein an elastic load by the elastic spring member is not transmitted to the member.

  According to the gaming machine C5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine C3 or C4, whether or not an elastic load is transmitted from the elastic spring member to the operated member changes depending on the direction in which the operated member moves. The degree of deceleration when the operated member moves by bringing the first portion into contact with the elastic spring member can be changed depending on the moving direction.

  That is, when the operated member moves in a direction away from the initial position, an increase in moving speed can be suppressed by applying an elastically increasing load as a resistance, while the operated member is in the initial position. In the case of moving toward the position, it is possible to suppress the resistance from being reduced and the movement speed from being lowered.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5, when a load applied from the braking unit to the operated member becomes excessive, a blocking unit that blocks transmission of the load from the braking unit to the operated member is provided. A gaming machine C6 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines C1 to C5, when the load applied from the braking means to the operated member becomes excessive, the transmission of the load from the braking means to the operated member Therefore, the upper limit of the load applied to the player via the operated member can be determined. Thereby, it can suppress that the load which a to-be-operated member gives to a player becomes excessive, and the operating burden of a player rises.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C6, a fixed wall provided alongside the operated member along the movement path of the operated member, and a movable member that is movable in a manner of approaching and separating from the fixed wall. An auxiliary operation member disposed at a position spaced apart from the fixed wall when the operated member is operated at the first speed, and the auxiliary operation member When the operating member is operated at the second speed, the gaming machine C7 is configured to be moved close to the fixed wall so as to be in contact with the fixed wall.

  According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines C1 to C6, the fixed wall is provided along the movement path of the operated member, and the auxiliary operation member disposed on the operated member is the fixed wall. The friction generated by the movement of the operated member in a state where the auxiliary operation member and the fixed wall are in contact with each other is determined. The load applied to the player via the operated member can be changed by the force.

  When the operated member is moved at the first speed, contact between the auxiliary operation member and the fixed wall does not occur. Therefore, compared with a case where a braking means that causes contact even when moved at the first speed is provided. Thus, when the operated member is moved at the first speed, it is possible to prevent a slight load increase / decrease.

  In addition, as a movement mode of the auxiliary operation member, a mode in which the operated member moves directly in the direction approaching the fixed wall by an inertial force (centrifugal force) at the time of movement, or a movement of the operated member by the inertial force (centrifugal force) Examples include a mode in which another member that moves relative to the direction is provided, the fixing mechanism is detached by the movement of the other member, and the member moves in a direction approaching the fixing wall.

<An example of a technical idea that the load on the player is reduced when the rotation speed of the tilting device is high>
In a gaming machine including an input means for a player to perform an input operation, the input means applies an operation member to be input to the player, and applies a load as a movement resistance to the operated member and changes the load. Braking means, and when the operated member is displaced at a first speed and a second speed greater than the first speed, the brake is applied to the operated member when the operated member is displaced at the first speed. The gaming machine D1 is characterized in that the load applied from the braking means to the operated member is reduced when displaced at the second speed compared to the load applied from the means.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the player includes an operated member that performs a pushing operation, and the input is switched according to the pushing amount (displacement, speed, strength, etc.) of the operated member. There is a gaming machine to be controlled (for example, see JP 2012-024322 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when an operation for moving the operated member to the middle of the moving range and an operation for pushing the operated member to the end at once are required, a resistance suitable for both can be applied. There was a problem that it was difficult.

  That is, when the operated member is moved to the middle of the movement range and maintained, the greater the movement resistance of the operated member, the easier it is to adjust the player's force that applies a load to the operated member, In the case of performing an operation to push in all the way to the end, the operation can be performed more comfortably as the movement resistance is smaller, so that there is a problem that conflicting performance is required.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine D1 is provided with a braking means that applies a load as a movement resistance to the operated member and changes the load, compared to a case where the moving speed of the operated member is the first speed. Thus, when the operated member moves at a second speed larger than the first speed, the load applied from the braking means is reduced, so that when the operated member is displaced at the first speed, the operated member is moved. In addition to being able to maintain the position of the member, when the operated member is displaced at the second speed, the operated member can be easily pushed in at a stroke.

  In the gaming machine D1, the braking means includes a braking auxiliary member that moves in a direction approaching the operated member by an urging force, and the braking auxiliary member moves to the operated member by contacting the operated member. As the resistance is applied and the operated member moves in a direction away from the initial position, the contact position between the braking auxiliary member and the operated member is configured to move away from the initial position of the braking auxiliary member. A gaming machine D2 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine D1, the braking auxiliary member that applies a load as a movement resistance to the operated member by contacting the operated member is in a direction in which the operated member moves away from the initial position. Since the contact position between the brake assisting member and the operated member is further away from the initial position of the brake assisting member as the movement is made, before the brake assisting member catches up to the contact position after the operated member is moved. Further, by moving the operated member at a speed at which the operated member is moved, it is possible to suppress transmission of a load as a movement resistance from the braking assisting member to the operated member.

  In the gaming machine D2, the operated member is configured to rotate around a predetermined rotation axis, the braking assisting member is brought into contact with the side wall portion along the movement path of the operated member, and the side wall portion is initially When the operated member moves from the position, the second contact point that comes into contact with the brake auxiliary member after that is compared with the first contact point that comes into contact with the brake auxiliary member first. A gaming machine D3, wherein the gaming machine D3 is disposed inside a circle centered on the predetermined rotation axis passing through the contact.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine D2, a point that can come into contact with the brake assisting member after the first contact point passes through the first contact point and is a circle centered on a predetermined rotation axis. As the operated member moves from the initial position, the arm of the moment generated by the load applied from the braking auxiliary member to the operated member can be shortened, and the rotational resistance of the operated member can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  The gaming machine D1 includes a fixed wall provided along a movement path of the operated member, the braking means is an inertia member elastically supported by the operated member, and the inertia member is the operated member When the actuator is stopped relative to the member, it is brought into contact with the fixed wall while the inertia member moves away from the fixed wall when the inertia member moves relative to the operated member. And an auxiliary operation member.

  According to the gaming machine D4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine D1, the braking means is configured so that the inertia member is elastically supported by the operated member, and the fixed wall is abutted against the movement of the inertia member relative to the operated member. An auxiliary operation member that changes whether it contacts or separates, and when the inertia member moves relative to the operated member, the auxiliary operation member moves away from the fixed wall, so that the auxiliary operation member has the same speed as the operated member. It is easy to apply a load as a movement resistance when moving at a low speed, which is easy to move, and it is possible to reduce the load as a high-speed movement resistance that the auxiliary operation member is easily placed on the operated member. .

  In the gaming machine D4, the operated member is rotated about a predetermined rotation axis, and the inertia member moves along a rotation locus at an end portion of the operated member opposite to the rotation axis. A gaming machine D5 that is supported.

  According to the gaming machine D5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine D4, when the operated member is rotated around a predetermined rotation axis and the operated member is moved at a high speed, An inertia member is arranged at the opposite end of the rotation axis where the movement distance becomes the largest, and is supported so as to be movable along a path along the rotation trajectory in which the movement distance can be most effectively utilized. Effectively, the inertia member can be easily moved relative to the operated member.

  In the gaming machine D4 or D5, a magnetic material is disposed on a part of the fixed wall, and the auxiliary operation member contains a magnetic material having a polarity opposite to that of the magnetic material disposed on the fixed wall. A gaming machine D6 configured to be attracted by a magnetic force when the auxiliary operation member and the fixed wall come into contact with each other.

  According to the gaming machine D6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine D4 or D5, a magnetic material is disposed on a part of the fixed wall, and can be adsorbed by a magnetic force when the auxiliary operation member and the fixed wall come into contact with each other. Therefore, the arrangement of the auxiliary operation member when the operated member is moved at the same speed can be changed between the portion where the magnetic force is attracted and the portion where the magnetic force is not attracted. Thereby, it is possible to easily maintain the operated member in a portion where the adsorption by the magnetic force occurs.

<An example of the technical idea that the tilting device is locked at a position where the type of operation changes>
In a gaming machine including an input means for a player to perform an input operation, the input means includes an operated member to be input by the player, and a locking means for locking the movement of the operated member. The operated member can change the input mode at least between the first input and the second input according to the operation amount, and is locked to the locking means at a locking position where the second input is not performed. A gaming machine E1 that is characterized by being played.

  Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the player is provided with an operated member that performs a pushing operation, and the input mode is changed in accordance with the pushing amount (displacement, speed, strength, etc.) of the operated member. There is a gaming machine to be played (see, for example, JP 2012-024322 A). However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, it is necessary to pay attention to the attitude of the operated member in order to change the timing of the input, or the push amount is adjusted by the load applied to the player from the operated member There is a problem that it is difficult to stop the operated member at the timing when the input mode is changed.

  For this reason, for example, the boundary between the continuous hit operation and the push operation for changing the push amount cannot be recognized, and there is a possibility that the continuous hit operation may be performed while entering the range of the push operation, and there is a possibility that the game cannot be comfortably performed. there were.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine E1, since the operated member is locked by the locking means at the position where the second input of the operated member is not performed, the position where the second input is input to the operated member. It can be stopped reliably before invading. Therefore, the operation of the operated member can be completed within the first input range, and the comfort of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this case, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the movement speed of the operated member becomes excessive as compared with the case where the movement range is divided without being locked halfway. Thereby, damage to the operated member can be prevented.

  The mode of the locking means is not particularly limited, and various modes can be adopted. For example, by detecting that the operated member is arranged at the locking position, the member that locks the operated member may be moved in proximity to the operated member by a solenoid or a spring. You may make it fix by providing the fixed magnet which adsorb | sucks with the member arrange | positioned in the predetermined position by the attraction | suction. Further, when the operated member rotates, it may be locked in relation to the shape of the shaft rod that supports the operated member and the shape of the shaft hole that supports the shaft rod.

  The gaming machine E1 includes a biasing unit that generates a biasing force that moves the operated member toward an initial position, and the locking of the operated member by the locking unit is performed to the locked position. The gaming machine E2 is released by an operation of the second stage that is started after the member is moved.

  According to the gaming machine E2, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine E1, the unlocking of the operated member by the locking means moves the operated member to the locking position against the biasing force of the biasing means. Since it is canceled by the operation of the second stage that is started later, it is possible to suppress the operation after the locking position from being performed vigorously. Thereby, the operation of moving the operated member at a stroke from the state where the operated member is arranged at the initial position to the moving end can be suppressed.

  The second-stage operation that is started after the operated member is moved to the locking position is, for example, pushed in the same direction again at the locking position when the operated member is pushed. Examples include operation, operation to be pushed in a direction different from the direction pushed to reach the locking position, trigger member having a trigger-like form on the operated member, and operation to pull the trigger member. The

  In the gaming machine E2, the operation direction of the operation in the second stage is different from the operation direction of the operation performed from the state where the operated member is arranged at the initial position. .

  According to the gaming machine E3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine E2, the operation direction of the second stage operation is different from the operation direction of the operation performed from the state in which the operated member is arranged at the initial position. Therefore, for example, when a continuous hitting operation is requested in a state where the operated member is arranged between the initial position and the locking position, the operated member is erroneously placed in the locked position. Even if the operation member is pushed, the operated member is not unlocked, so that the continuous hitting operation can be continued. Thereby, it can suppress that a player misoperates a to-be-operated member unexpectedly.

  In the gaming machine E2, the operated member is configured to be rotatable, and the rotation axis of the operated member is a first axis serving as a rotation center in a state where the operated member is disposed at an initial position, and the first axis thereof. It is possible to move between a second axis different from one axis, the movement of the rotating shaft can be started in a state where the operated member is arranged at the locking position, When the operated member rotates about the first axis, the contact locking member is provided to contact the operated member in the circumferential direction, and when the operated member rotates about the second axis, The gaming machine E4, wherein the contact between the operated member and the contact locking member is released.

  According to the gaming machine E4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine E2, whether or not the operated member comes into contact with the contact locking member of the contact means rotates about the first rotation axis. Since it changes depending on whether it rotates around the second rotation axis, it is possible to lock the operated member and release the lock without adding another movable member. Thereby, reduction of the number of members can be aimed at.

  In addition, in the case where the movement of the rotating shaft can be started in a state where the operated member is disposed at the locking position, the shape of the rotating shaft of the operated member is not a perfect circle but an incomplete shape having a notch. When the shaft hole that is formed of a circle and has a convex part inside rather than a perfect circle is formed with a convex part, the notched part and convex part are in a state where the operated member is arranged at the locking position. The case where the rotary shaft and the shaft hole are formed in a shape that allows the rotary shaft to move from the first position to the second position along the shaft hole in the posture is exemplified. .

  Note that the rotational shaft and the shaft hole are not limited in shape, and may be configured by a cylindrical rotational shaft and a long-hole shaft hole, and the rotational shaft and the shaft hole are both uneven. You may comprise in the unusual shape which has.

  In the gaming machine E4, an urging force generated by the urging means includes a direction in which the rotation of the operated member is returned to the initial position side, and a direction in which the rotation shaft of the operated member is returned to the first axis side. A gaming machine E5 that can be applied in both directions.

  According to the gaming machine E5, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine E4, the urging force generated by the urging means causes the rotation of the operated member to return to the initial position side, and the rotation axis of the operated member is the first axis. Since it is applied in both directions of returning to the side, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of urging means provided as the movement direction of the operated member increases.

  In the gaming machine E4 or E5, the rotation operation from the initial position of the operated member is a pushing operation performed from the front to the back with respect to the player who plays the operated member, and the first axis is The gaming machine E6 is arranged on the front side of the second axis.

  According to the gaming machine E6, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine E4 or E5, the rotation operation from the initial position of the operated member is performed from the front to the back with respect to the player who plays the operated member. This is an operation, and since the first axis is arranged on the near side of the second axis, the player is put on the operated member when the rotation axis of the operated member is moved from the first axis to the second axis. The angle between the direction of the load and the direction of the load applied by the player when the operated member is rotated is reduced, and the rotation axis of the operated member is smoothly moved from the operation of rotating the operated member. You can move on to the operation.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A7, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, D1 to D6, and E1 to E6, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A7, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, D1 to D6, and E1 to E6, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, D1 to D6, E1 to E6, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine Machine F3. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
300, 2300, 3300, 4300, 5300, 6300, 7300, 8300, 9300 Operating device (input means)
310, 2310, 3310, 4310, 5310, 6310, 7310, 8310, 9310 Tilt device (member to be operated)
332 Action claw part (action part)
332b Lower end surface (contact portion)
332d Front arc portion (a part of the first contact section)
332e Rear arc portion (part of second contact section)
343 Torsion spring (biasing means, first elastic spring member)
362 Energizing device (part of adjusting means, part of changing means)
362a Piston member (a part of the second elastic spring member, a part of the elastic spring member)
362b Coil spring (a part of the second elastic spring member, a part of the elastic spring member)
2326 Switching member (moving member)
5372 Escape hole (part of blocking means)
5380 Third biasing device (part of braking means)
5383 Torsion spring (part of elastic spring member)
6316 Curved wall (side wall)
6380 Fourth biasing device (part of braking means)
6381 Rotating member (braking auxiliary member)
7318 Slide device (part of locking means)
7319a Action member (part of auxiliary operation member)
7319c Inertia acting member (inertia member)
8319a Action member (part of auxiliary motion member)
9343 Torsion spring (part of biasing means)
9361i Locking rubber member (part of the contact locking member)
9371a Locking plane (part of the contact locking member)
M1 drive motor (rotary motor, drive means)
Ma1 moving magnet (part of the working part)
Ma2 fixed magnet (magnetic load member)
Ma81 fixed magnet (part of fixed wall)
N1 straight line O1 rotation axis

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine comprising an input means for a player to perform an input operation,
The input means includes an operated member to be input by a player, and a braking means configured to apply a load as a movement resistance to the operated member and change the load.
When the operated member can be displaced at a first speed and a second speed larger than the first speed,
The load applied to the operated member from the braking means when displaced at the second speed is greater than the load applied to the operated member from the braking means when displaced at the first speed. A gaming machine characterized by being enlarged.   Depending on the amount of displacement of the operated member, the input mode is changed at least between the first input and the second input, and the load applied from the braking means is within a range where the first input is performed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change is suppressed. The braking means is composed of an elastic spring member that can be displaced by a load transmitted from the operated member,
The operated member is a portion that is disposed to face the elastic spring member, and a first portion that is in contact with the elastic spring member so that a load can be transmitted to the elastic spring member, and a portion that is different from the first portion. And a second portion in which a load is not transmitted to and from the elastic spring member,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion is disposed at least between the pair of first portions.

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