JP2017023294A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of maintaining a stop state of a movable body even without causing a current to flow while the movable body is located at a predetermined stop position.SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a movable body (distribution valve 2552) that is made movable; an electromagnetic drive source (distribution valve driving solenoid 4200) for moving the movable body; and control means (main control MPU) which controls electrification of the electromagnetic drive source. Regarding the electromagnetic drive source, an active state in which the movable body moves and an inactive state in which the movable body does not move are provided. The control means controls the electromagnetic drive source into an electrified state under the active state and maintains the stop state of the movable body by connecting both connection terminals of at least the electromagnetic drive source at an equal potential under the inactive state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

  A gaming board of a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, etc. has a gaming area on the front side, a start winning device, a special winning device, a gaming part, etc., and an installation provided on the back of the gaming board. A symbol display device, an effect device or the like disposed on the member faces the game area through an opening provided in the game area. The start winning device and the special winning device are provided with a winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing body or an opening / closing door for opening and closing the winning opening, and the opening / closing body controlled by a main control means. An electromagnetic solenoid is provided as an operating means for opening and closing the door. In addition, the rendering device includes a movable body that can operate between an initial position and an operating position, and an electromagnetic solenoid that is operated and controlled by the rendering control means to operate the movable body (Patent Document 1). ).

  In such a gaming machine, when the game ball launched into the game area enters the start winning device, the symbol display device is activated, and when a special game state occurs as a result of the symbol combination in the symbol display device, The open / close door of the winning device is opened only while the electromagnetic solenoid is excited, and a large number of game balls can be inserted into the winning port. In addition, the production device operates only while the electromagnetic solenoid is excited in accordance with the game content on the symbol display device, thereby enhancing the production effect.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an operation signal is generated by using a continuous signal circuit (200 ms) and an intermittent signal circuit (500 Hz) as an excitation signal of a solenoid output from a main control device. In the case of 2 seconds, the ON / OFF is repeated for 1800 ms at 500 Hz after intermittent ON for 200 ms to obtain the initial torque for opening the attacker and then holding the attacker open for 1800 ms (intermittently) To reduce the power consumption when the attacker is opened, thereby reducing the heat generation of the solenoid.

JP 2013-154117 A

  However, although the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 can suppress the heat generation of the electromagnetic solenoid and reduce the power consumption, the current is passed through the electromagnetic solenoid even if it is intermittent for the time to keep the attacker open. Therefore, heat is generated only for the time during which the current is passed through the electromagnetic solenoid, so that the problem has not been solved yet for long-time driving.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to stop the movable body even when no current is passed when the movable body is at a predetermined stop position. It is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the above.

A gaming machine according to [Solution 1]
A movable body made movable;
A drive source for moving the movable body;
Control means for controlling energization of the drive source,
The driving source is provided with an operating state in which the movable body moves and a non-operating state in which the movable body does not move.
The control means controls the drive source to an energized state in the operating state, and connects at least the electrically connected terminals of the drive source to the same potential in the non-operating state. To maintain the stop state of the movable body,
It is characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine according to [Solution 1], it is not necessary to pass an electric current when the movable body is in a stopped state at a predetermined stop position. Therefore, the heat generation of the electromagnetic solenoid can be further suppressed and the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the conventional one.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the movable body is at the predetermined stop position, it is not necessary to pass an electric current. Therefore, the heat generation of the electromagnetic solenoid can be further suppressed and the power consumption can be reduced as compared with the conventional one.

It is a front view of the game board in a pachinko machine. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally upper right front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally upper left front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally lower left front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from back. It is the perspective view which decomposed | disassembled for every main member which comprises a game board, and was seen from diagonally forward. It is the perspective view which decomposed | disassembled for every main member which comprises a game board, and was seen from diagonally behind. It is the perspective view which looked at the front unit in a game board from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the front unit in a game board from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the attacker unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the attacker unit from back. It is the perspective view which looked at the attacker unit from back lower. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the attacker unit partially and was seen from the back. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the front side unit from the front, (b) is the perspective view which looked at the front side unit from the back. It is the perspective view which looked at the center accessory from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the center accessory from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the center accessory for every main structure and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the center accessory for every main structure and was seen afterwards. It is the perspective view which looked at the distribution unit of a center accessory from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the distribution unit of a center accessory from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the distribution unit and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the distribution unit and was seen afterwards. It is a front enlarged view which shows the movement of the distribution unit in a center accessory. It is the perspective view which looked at the distribution unit periphery from diagonally upper left. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drive of a distribution unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drive of the movable decoration body of a distribution unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the game ball in the distribution unit in a center character. It is a block diagram of a main control board, a payout control board, and a peripheral control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the drive system about the distribution valve in 2nd Example. (A) is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between ON / OFF of each transistor and the operation of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 in a tabular form, and (B) is a time chart showing an example of an excitation state of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. (C) is a time chart showing an example of an excitation state of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 including a dead time for preventing a through current, and (D) is a configuration for detecting the operation of the distribution valve. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows 3rd Example which drives a distribution valve drive solenoid using drive driver IC. It is a flowchart of the non-operation period time measurement processing which main control MPU performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows connecting the terminals electrically connected in the bipolar drive type stepping motor to the same electric potential.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Detailed configuration of game board]
A detailed configuration of the game board 4 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board in a pachinko machine, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game board viewed from the diagonally upper right front, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board viewed from the diagonally upper left front. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board as viewed obliquely from the lower left front. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the game board as seen from the back. Further, FIG. 6 is a perspective view disassembled for each main member constituting the game board and viewed from the diagonal front, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view exploded for each main member constituting the game board and viewed from the diagonal rear. FIG.

  The game board 4 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has an outer rail 1111 and an inner rail 1112, and a game ball (simply “ball”) as a game medium when a player operates a handle device (not shown). A frame-shaped front component member 1110A that defines and forms the inner periphery of the game area 1100 into which the game area 1100 is driven, and a position corresponding to the game area 1100 that is attached so as to close the game area 1100 behind the front component member 1110A. A plate-like game panel 1200 having a plurality of openings 1215 (see FIG. 6 and the like) penetrating in the front-rear direction in a predetermined shape and defining a rear end of the game area 1100.

The gaming panel 1200 of this example is a plate-like plate that can partition the rear end of the gaming area 1100 whose inner periphery is partitioned by the front component member 1110A, and has a transparent panel plate 1210 that has a smaller outer shape than the front component member 1110. And a frame-like panel holder 1220 attached to the rear surface of the front component member 1110A while holding the panel plate 1210 so as to be detachable from the front side.
An opening 1215 of the game panel 1200 is formed in a transparent panel plate 1210.

  The gaming board 4 includes a front unit 2000 attached from the front side to the opening 1215 of the gaming panel 1200, a back unit 3000 attached to the rear surface of the gaming panel 1200 (panel holder 1220), and a left end of the front end of the back unit 3000. In a position that is visible from the player side through the transparent panel plate 1210 and is visible from the game window (not shown) of the door frame (not shown) to the player side when attached to the pachinko machine 1. The arranged function display unit 1180, a liquid crystal display device 1900 having a display screen (display area) which is attached to the rear side of the back unit 3000 so as to be visible from the player side and can display a predetermined effect image, and the back unit 3000 A board holder 1160 attached to the lower part of the rear surface of the gaming panel 1200 so as to cover the lower part of the game panel 1200 from the rear side, A main control board box 1170 attached to the rear surface 1160, and a.

  The front unit 2000 in the gaming board 4 of the present example includes 2100 arranged at the lower part in the gaming area 1100 so as to extend right above the out port 1151 in the right direction when viewed from the front, and inside the gaming area 1100 on the left side of the attacker unit 2100. A front side unit 2200 arranged along the circumference, a gate unit 2300 arranged near the left end in front of the game area 1100 and slightly above the center in the vertical direction, and a substantially central portion of the game area 1100 And a frame-shaped center accessory 2500 arranged in the frame.

  Further, the back unit 3000 in the game board 4 is attached to the rear side of the game panel 1200 (panel holder 1220), the front side is opened, and an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction in which the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1900 faces the rear wall 3010a. A back box 3010 in which 3010b is formed, a back front decoration unit 3100 disposed near the front end in the back box 3010, a back effect unit 3200 disposed above the opening 3010b in the back box 3010, and a back box The back bottom rendering unit 3400 disposed below the opening 3010b in the 3010, and the bottom right bottom disposed between the back bottom rendering unit 3400 and the front front decoration unit 3100 in the bottom right front corner in the back box 3010. The production unit 3600 is mainly provided. The front decoration unit 3100 in the back unit 3000 is provided with a function display unit 1180 at a position that can be viewed from the player side through the transparent panel board 1210.

  Further, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 1900 in the game board 4, there is provided a peripheral control board box 1910 that houses a peripheral control board 4140 (see FIG. 28) having a peripheral control part and a liquid crystal control part.

  In the gaming board 4 of the present embodiment, a game area 1100 is divided into left and right by a center accessory 2500 attached to the game panel 1200. The outer periphery on the right side of the center accessory 2500 and the outer periphery of the game area 1100 (The inner circumference of the front component member 1110A) is a region having a width slightly larger than the outer diameter of the game ball, and the outer periphery on the left side of the center accessory 2500 and the outer periphery of the game region 1100 (the front component member 1110A). And a plurality of obstacle nails (shown in the figure) on the front surface of the panel board 1210 in the left area of the center accessory 2500 in the game area 1100. Are omitted).

  In the game board 4 of this example, when a game ball is driven into the right side of the center accessory 2500 (injected with a strength higher than a predetermined strength), the center accessory from the upstream side of the stop portion 1114 of the front component member 1110A. It is sent to the sorting space 2530 side by the sorting approach passage 2545 of 2500, and after being sorted in either the left or right direction in the sorting space 2530 by the sorting valve 2551 of the sorting unit 2550, it is discharged from the outlet 2534. In addition, the game ball is recirculated and discharged into the game area 1100 from the discharge port 2541 that is guided by the guide passage 2540 and opened to the upstream side of the big winning port 2103 of the attacker unit 2100. By passing through the space 2530, the open large winning opening 2103 can be received (winned) with a high probability.

  Further, in the game board 4 of this example, when the game ball is driven to the left side of the center accessory 2500, the game ball is moved to the gate unit 2300, the front side unit 2200, and the attacker unit 2100 by a plurality of obstacle nails. Or a warp inlet 2504 in the middle, and then released through the stage 2510 to a position directly above the first start port 2101 in the attacker unit 2100. It is possible to win the start opening 2101, 2102, the grand prize opening 2103, etc., so that the original game of the pachinko machine 1 by the movement of the game ball can be enjoyed.

  That is, in the route on the right side with the center character 2500 in between, it is possible to entertain the game balls in the distribution space 2530 without being in contact with the obstacle nail and easy acceptance into the big prize opening 2103. In the route on the left side with the center object 2500 sandwiched, it is possible to entertain the movement of the game ball with a feeling of dynamism by jumping with the obstacle nail, and to the player according to preference, mood, skill, etc. The game ball can be driven so as to pass through a specific route, and the game ball can be prevented from being monotonous in the operation and movement of the game ball.

[Overall structure of table unit]
Next, the overall configuration of the front unit 2000 of the game board 4 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the front unit of the game board as viewed from the front, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the front unit of the game board as viewed from the rear.

  The front unit 2000 in the game board 4 is arranged so as to extend from right above the out port 1151 to the right side at a substantially lower center in the left-right direction in the game area 1100, and is supported by the front surface of the game panel 1200 (panel plate 1210). A front side unit 2200 disposed on the left side of the attacker unit 2100 and extending in an arc shape substantially along the inner periphery of the game area 1100, and above the left end of the front side unit 2200, in the vicinity of the left end of the game area 1100 when viewed from the front. A gate unit 2300 arranged at a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction, and a frame-like shape that is arranged on the right side of the game area from the approximate center of the game area 1100 and is supported by the game panel 1200 (panel plate 1210). A center accessory 2500.

  The attacker unit 2100 in the front unit 2000 will be described in detail later. The first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102 from which a predetermined special lottery result is drawn in response to the reception of a game ball, and according to the special lottery result A large winning opening 2103 that can receive a game ball and a general winning opening 2104 that can always receive a game ball are provided.

  In this example, the second start port 2102 is arranged immediately below the first start port 2101, and the lower second start port 2102 is normally unable to receive game balls, and the gate unit 2300 It is a variable winning opening that allows game balls to be accepted according to the result of the normal lottery that is drawn in response to the passing of the game balls at 2301. The big winning opening 2103 is arranged on the right side of the first starting opening 2101 and the second starting opening 2102 when viewed from the front, and the first starting opening 2101, the second starting opening 2103, and the big winning opening 2103 are left and right. The central axes of directions are arranged at different positions.

  The front side unit 2200 of the front unit 2000 has two general winning ports 2201 arranged on the left side of the attacker unit 2100 and an upper left side of the general winning port 2201, and the game ball flowing down from above is directed to the right. Shelves 2202 and 2203 for guiding to the side.

  The gate unit 2300 of the front unit 2000 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 2500 above the front side unit 2200 and is attached to the front surface of the transparent panel plate 1210. The gate unit 2300 includes a gate portion 2301 having a size that allows only one game ball to pass therethrough, and a gate sensor 2302 that detects the passage of the game ball is provided in the gate portion 2301.

  Further, the center accessory 2500 of the front unit 2000 is attached to a large opening 1215 formed substantially at the center of the panel plate 1210, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1900 arranged on the rear side is visually recognized from the player side. It is formed in a frame shape having a window portion 2501 that can be used.

  In the center accessory 2500, a substantially frame-shaped flange portion 2502 that comes into contact with the front surface of the game panel 1200 (panel plate 1210) and a game ball that has flowed down in the game area 1100 are prevented from entering the frame. A peripheral wall 2503, a warp inlet 2504 that opens to a predetermined position of the peripheral wall 2503, a warp outlet 2505 that discharges a game ball that has entered the warp inlet 2504 into the frame, and a game ball that is discharged from the warp outlet 2505 in the left-right direction And a stage 2510 for releasing into the game area 1100 and returning to the game area 1100. The stage 2510 of the center accessory 2500 is disposed immediately above the first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102 in the attacker unit 2100, and the game ball recirculated from the stage 2510 into the game area 1100 has a high probability. The unit 2100 can be received in the first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102.

  Further, in the center accessory 2500, a distribution space 2530 through which game balls flowing down along the outer peripheral wall 2503 in the upper right part of the center in the left-right direction in front view flows, and game balls are distributed in the distribution space 2530. A distribution valve 2551 that distributes to either the left or right, a gate 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate 2575R) through which game balls distributed by the distribution valve 2551 can pass, and a gate 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate) 2575R), a distribution detection sensor 2580 (2580L, 2580R) that can detect that the game ball has passed, and a game ball distributed in the distribution space 2530 at the center in the horizontal direction at a position below the stage 2510. Guide path 2540 for guiding to the side, and the game ball guided by the guide path 2540 to the attacker unit 2100 Kicking the outlet 2541 to reflux and release to the game area 1100 in the upper winning opening 2103, it is provided.

  The center role 2500 is configured such that a game ball that has flowed down the distribution space 2530 can be received with high probability into the big prize opening 2103 of the attacker unit 2100. In addition, the distribution space 2530 of the distribution unit 2550 is provided with a jackpot game in a mode corresponding to the distributed direction by distributing the game ball in any direction when the condition device is activated. It is like that.

[Attacker unit]
Next, the attacker unit 2100 of the front unit 2000 in the game board 4 of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the attacker unit as seen from the front, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the attacker unit as seen from the rear, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the attacker unit as seen from below. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the attacker unit partially disassembled and viewed later.

  The attacker unit 2100 of the game board 4 in the table unit 2000 of this example is inserted from the front side into the opening 1215 formed in the lower portion of the center in the left-right direction of the panel plate 1210 of the game panel 1200, and then the game panel It is fixed to the front surface of 1200 (panel plate 1210).

  The attacker unit 2100 has a plurality of reception openings (winning openings) through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 1100 can be received. Specifically, it is disposed between the first start port 2101 that is disposed immediately above the out port 1151 in the game panel 1200 and is capable of receiving game balls at all times, and is generally disposed between the first start port 2101 and the out port 1151. The second start port 2102 that is not allowed to receive a game ball, and the second start port 2102 and the first start port 2101 are arranged at a height intermediate between the first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102 on the right side of the front view. Normally, it is possible to accept a long-sized rectangular large winning opening 2103 which is not allowed to receive a game ball, and a regular gaming ball arranged immediately above the large winning opening 2103 and between the large winning opening 2103 and the second start opening 2102. And a general winning opening 2104.

  The first start port 2101 of the attacker unit 2100 is opened upward so that game balls can be received (winning) at all times. On the other hand, the second start port 2102 disposed immediately below the first start port 2101 is, as shown in the figure, formed by a pair of blade-like movable pieces 2105 disposed substantially upright on both the left and right sides of the second start port 2102. The space between the first start port 2101 is closed, and the game ball cannot be received into the second start port 2102 in the illustrated state (normal state).

  The pair of movable pieces 2105 that close the second starter opening 2102 of the attacker unit 2100 is pivotally supported at the lower end side, and the upper end side is rotated away from each other to expand. A game ball can be received in the second start port 2102. That is, the second start port 2102 is a variable winning port by the pair of movable pieces 2105. The second start port 2102 opens and closes the pair of movable pieces 2105 in accordance with a normal lottery result that is drawn when a game ball passes through the gate portion of the gate unit 2300 and is detected by the gate sensor. It has become.

  Further, the big winning opening 2103 of the attacker unit 2100 is formed such that the width in the left-right direction is larger than the width of the opening of the first start opening 2101 and the second start opening 2102. As shown in the figure, the special winning opening 2103 is normally closed by an opening / closing member 2106 having a horizontally long rectangular shape, and is opened / closed by turning the opening / closing member 2106. The opening / closing member 2106 that opens and closes the big prize opening 2103 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable about a substantially lower side, and in a substantially vertical state, the big prize opening 2103 can be closed to make it impossible to receive game balls. At the same time, when the upper side is rotated so as to move to the front side, the special winning opening 2103 is opened so that a game ball can be received. That is, the special winning opening 2103 is a variable winning opening by the opening / closing member 2106.

  Furthermore, the two general winning ports 2104 of the attacker unit 2100 are substantially the same height as the second starting port 2102 between the large winning port 2103 and the second starting port 2102 and directly above the center of the large winning port 2103 in the left-right direction. It arrange | positions in the state where each upper direction was open | released.

  The attacker unit 2100 has such a width (width) that the lateral widths of the first start port 2101 and the general winning port 2104 are slightly larger than the outer shape of the game ball, and each game ball is received one by one. ing. Further, the second start port 2102 of the attacker unit 2100 has a width in the left-right direction when the upper ends of the pair of movable pieces 2105 are rotated in directions away from each other and expanded to be three times the outer shape of the game ball. The width is about 5 times. Further, the winning prize opening 2103 of the attacker unit 2100 has a width in the left-right direction when the opening / closing member 2106 is in an open state, which is 5 to 8 times the width of the game ball. In other words, in a state where the game ball can be received, the first start port 2101, the general winning port 2104, the second start port 2102, and the big winning port 2103 are formed so as to be easily received.

  Furthermore, the attacker unit 2100 of this example includes a base plate 2110 attached to the front surface of the panel plate 1210 so as to close the opening 1215 of the panel plate 1210 in the game panel 1200 and a flat front end. A first receiving member 2111 which is attached at a position where the first starting port 2101 is arranged to form the first starting port 2101 and whose upper side is opened, and a position where the first receiving member 2111 on the base plate 2110 is attached (first starting member). A second receiving member 2112 which is attached to the lower side of the mouth 2101 and pivotally supports a pair of movable pieces 2105 and which forms a second starting port 2102 and is open on the upper and rear sides, and a base plate 2110 A general receiving member 2113 which is attached at a position where the general winning port 2104 is arranged to form the general winning port 2104 and whose upper side is opened, It is provided.

  Further, the attacker unit 2100 is disposed on the rear side of the base plate 2110 and supports a start port solenoid 2114 that opens and closes a pair of movable pieces 2105 that open and close the second start port 2102 and covers the start port solenoid 2114. And a solenoid cover 2115 attached to the rear side of the base plate 2110, and a starter decoration board 2116 sandwiched between the solenoid cover 2115 and the base plate 2110 and having a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the attacker unit 2100 is attached to the rear side of the big prize opening 2103 in the base plate 2110 and supports an opening / closing member 2106 that opens and closes the big prize opening 2103 so as to be rotatable and can be divided vertically. Unit case 2120, an attacker solenoid 2121 supported in the unit case 2120 for driving the opening / closing member 2106 to open and close, a count sensor 2122 for detecting a game ball received in the big prize opening 2103, and an upper portion of the unit case 2120 And a general winning port sensor 2123 that is arranged immediately above the big winning port 2103 and detects a game ball received by the general winning port 2104, and a unit case 2120 that covers the rear side and is attached to the rear side of the base plate 2110. Install the unit cover 2124 on the rear side of the unit cover 2124. A large prize opening decoration board 2125 having a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front side, and an attacker unit relay board 2126 disposed on the rear side of the big prize opening decoration board 2125 and attached to the rear side of the unit cover 2124. Yes.

  The base plate 2110 of the attacker unit 2100 is formed in a plate shape whose front surface extends in the left-right direction, and a shallow relief-like decoration is applied to the surface. The base plate 2110 has an opening 2110a penetrating in the front-rear direction through which a game ball can pass through at a position corresponding to the second starting port 2102 (see FIG. 10). Further, the base plate 2110 is formed with a flange portion 2110b extending rearward at a position corresponding to the first start port 2101, and a game ball received by the first receiving member 2111 as the first start port 2101. Can be transferred to the first passage 3122a in the front front decorative unit 3100 of the back unit 3000, which will be described later, via the guide path 2115a of the solenoid cover 2115. ing.

  As shown in the drawing, the second receiving member 2112 of the attacker unit 2100 has a translucent front surface and is decorated with a predetermined character in accordance with the concept of the pachinko machine 1. Although not shown in detail, the second receiving member 2112 includes a pair of shaft portions extending rearward from the rear surface of the front plate at intervals wider than the left and right widths of the opening 2110a in the base plate 2110. The movable piece 2105 can be pivotally supported by the shaft portion.

  Further, the general receiving member 2113 of the attacker unit 2100 includes a collar portion 2113a that guides the received game ball to the rear side of the panel plate 1210.

  Although not shown, the starter solenoid 2114 of the attacker unit 2100 has a plunger that can be advanced and retracted by energization and that is biased in the protruding direction by a coil spring. The plunger is supported by a base plate 2110 and a solenoid cover 2115 at a position behind the two start ports 2102 so that the plunger protrudes forward. In the attacker unit 2100 of this example, when the start port solenoid 2114 is energized, the plunger of the start port solenoid 2114 moves backward against the urging force of the coil spring, and a pair of movable pieces are connected via a transmission member engaged with the tip of the plunger. The upper ends of 2105 are rotated in directions away from each other, and the second starting port 2102 is in an open state.

  Further, the solenoid cover 2115 of the attacker unit 2100 is provided with a guide path 2115a on the upper surface, the front end side being connected to the rear end of the flange 2110b of the base plate, and guiding the game ball from the flange 2110b to the right in front view. ing. The guide path 2115a of the solenoid cover 2115 is received by the first receiving member 2111 and is received by the first start port 2101 and the game ball guided to the rear side of the panel plate 1210 by the flange portion 2110b of the base plate 2110. It can be guided to the right in front view and delivered to the first passage 3122a in the front front decoration unit 3100 of the back unit 3000 described later. In addition, the solenoid cover 2115 includes a discharge port 2115b that opens rearward under a portion that supports the start port solenoid 2114. The discharge port 2115b communicates with the second start port 2102 and allows a game ball received in the second start port 2102 to pass from the discharge port 2115b to the second passage (in the back front decoration unit 3100 of the back unit 3000 described later). (Not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 12, the unit case 2120 of the attacker unit 2100 has a large winning / ejecting port 2120a for discharging the game balls received in the large winning winning port 2103 to the lower side behind the panel plate 1210, and a large winning award. A general discharge port 2120b for discharging the game balls received in the general winning port 2104 disposed immediately above the port 2103 to the lower side behind the panel plate 1210. Although not shown, the unit case 2120 has a first passage for guiding the game ball received in the big prize opening 2103 to the rear side from the game panel 1210 and discharging it from the big inlet / outlet 2120a, And a second passage for discharging the game balls received by the ball receiving portion 2124a of the unit cover 2124 from the general discharge port 2120b and received by the general winning port 2104 immediately above the big winning port 2103. As shown in FIG. 13, the unit case 2120 is configured to support the general winning port sensor 2123 at a position directly below the ball receiving portion 2124 a in the unit cover 2124.

  Although not shown in the figure, the attacker solenoid 2121 of the attacker unit 2100 has a plunger that can be advanced and retracted by energization and is urged in the protruding direction by a coil spring, as in the case of the start port solenoid 2114. In the attacker unit 2100 of this example, when the attacker solenoid 2121 is energized, the plunger of the attacker solenoid 2121 is immersed, and the upper end of the opening / closing member 2106 moves relatively forward via the transmission member engaged with the tip of the plunger. The special winning opening 2103 is in an open state.

  As shown in the drawing, the unit cover 2124 of the attacker unit 2100 is received by the general winning port 2104 immediately behind the collar part 2113a of the general receiving member 2113 attached immediately above the large prize winning port 2103 and is moved backward by the collar part 2113a. A ball receiving portion 2124a for receiving the guided game ball and guiding it downward is provided.

  The starter decoration board 2116 of the attacker unit 2100 can make the second starter opening 2102 decorated by emitting light appropriately by a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface. Also, the special winning opening decoration board 2125 of the attacker unit is configured so that the special winning opening 2103 can be decorated with light emission by appropriately emitting light from a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface. Further, the attacker unit relay board 2126 includes a start opening solenoid 2114, an attack solenoid 2121, a count sensor 2122, a general winning opening sensor 2123, a panel relay board 3040 (main control board 4100), a starting opening decoration board 2116, and a large winning opening decoration. This relay relays the connection between the substrate 2125 and the lamp driving substrate (not shown).

  The attacker unit 2100 of this example is in a state where the first start port 2101 can always accept a game ball. On the other hand, in the second starting port 2102, a pair of movable is performed by energizing the starting port solenoid 2114 according to the normal lottery result that is drawn by passing a game ball through the gate unit 2301 in the gate unit 2300 described later. The piece 2105 is expanded and can be received. Also, in the grand prize winning opening 2103, according to the special lottery result drawn by receiving the game ball in the first starting opening 2101 or the second starting opening 2102 (start winning prize) (for example, the special lottery result is “big hit” ”), The opening / closing member 2106 is opened / closed in a predetermined pattern and can be received by energizing the attacker solenoid 2121.

  In this attacker unit 2100, the game balls received in the first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102 are received by the lower unit base (not shown) in the back front decoration unit 3100 of the back unit 3000 to perform the first start. After being detected by the mouth sensor 3131 and the second start port sensor 3132, it is discharged downward.

  Further, the attacker unit 2100 detects the game balls received in the special winning opening 2103 and the general winning opening 2104 directly above by the count sensor 2122 and the general winning opening sensor 2123 in the unit case 2120, and then the unit case 2120. It is discharged downward from the large inlet / outlet 2120a and the general outlet 2120b on the lower surface.

  In the attacker unit 2100 of this embodiment, the attacker solenoid 2121 is arranged so that the forward / backward direction of the plunger (not shown) is the left-right direction, and the attacker solenoid 2121 is located as close to the opening / closing member 2106 as possible. Since it is arranged, the dimension in the front-rear direction of the attacker unit 2100 can be shortened by 5 to 30% compared to the conventional product, and the rear space of the attacker unit 2100 can be secured more widely. It has become.

[Table side unit]
Next, the front side unit 2200 of the front unit 2000 in the game board 4 of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a perspective view of the front side unit viewed from the front, and FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the front side unit viewed from the rear. The front side unit 2200 in the front unit 2000 of the game board 4 is located on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction in the game area 1100 on the panel plate 1210 of the game panel 1200 and at a position lower than the center in the vertical direction. It is fixed to the front surface of the panel board 1210 so that it may contact | connect.

  As shown in the drawing, the front side unit 2200 of this example is formed in an arc shape along the inner periphery of the game area 1100, and has two general winning ports 2201 arranged on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. , Two shelf portions 2202 and 2203 that are arranged on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and are inclined so that the right end side is lowered in front view, and a plate-like shape that abuts the front surface of the panel plate 1210 and closes the opening 1215 of the panel plate 1210 A base 2210 and a flange 2211 extending rearward from the rear surface of the base 2210 where the general winning opening 2201 is disposed.

  As shown in the figure, the front side unit 2200 is provided with two general winning ports 2201 and shelves 2202 and 2203 on the front surface of the base 2210, and the whole is formed substantially transparent.

  In addition, the front side unit 2200 moves the game ball that has flowed down the area on the left side of the center object 2500 in the game area 1100 to the center side in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 by the two shelves 2202 and 2203. It can be induced. In addition, the front side unit 2200 guides the game ball received in the general winning opening 2201 to the rear side of the panel plate 1210 by the flange portion 2211, so that the lower unit base in the back front decoration unit 3100 of the back unit 3000 described later. It can be delivered to a general passage (not shown) (not shown).

[Gate unit]
Next, the gate unit 2300 of the front unit 2000 in the game board 4 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The gate unit 2300 in the game board 4 is inserted from the front side with respect to the opening 1215 formed on the left side of the panel plate 1210 of the game panel 1200 on the left side and slightly above the center in the vertical direction. Thus, it is fixed to the front surface of the gaming panel 1200 (panel plate 1210).

  The gate unit 2300 has a gate portion 2301 having a width through which only one game ball can pass, and a gate sensor 2302 disposed in the gate portion 2301 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate portion 2301. Can be done.

  Note that the gate unit 2300 of the present example is formed to have a shorter length in the front-rear direction than the conventional gate, and the rear side of the front surface of the panel plate 1210 in the gaming panel 1200 is the panel plate 1210. It is designed to fit within the thickness. That is, only the wiring cord connected to the gate sensor 2302 extends from the rear surface of the panel plate 1210.

  When the game ball passes through the gate portion 2301, the gate unit 2300 can detect the passage of the game ball by the gate sensor 2302, and when the gate sensor 2302 detects the passage of the game ball, The lottery result is drawn, and the start opening solenoid 2114 is driven according to the selected lottery result, and the pair of movable pieces 2105 that close the second start opening 2102 rotate, and the second start opening 2102 receives the predetermined time. It has become possible.

[Center character 2500]
Next, the center accessory 2500 of the table unit 2000 in the game board 4 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the center combination as seen from the front, and FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the center combination as viewed from the back. FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the center accessory disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the front. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the center accessory disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the rear. Further, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the center accessory distribution unit as viewed from the front, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the center accessory as the distribution unit as viewed from the rear. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the sorting unit as seen from the front, and FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the sorting unit as seen from the back. Further, FIG. 23 is an enlarged front view showing the movement of the sorting unit in the center object, FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the sorting unit seen from the upper left, and FIG. 25 shows the driving of the sorting unit. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing driving of the movable decorative body of the sorting unit. Moreover, FIG. 27 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the game ball in the distribution unit in a center accessory.

  The center accessory 2500 of this example is inserted from the front side into the opening 1215 that is formed so as to penetrate substantially the center of the transparent plate-like panel plate 1210 in the game panel 1200, and then the panel plate 1210. As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, a liquid crystal display device 1900 that penetrates in the front-rear direction and is arranged on the rear side in a frame shape that occupies most of the game area 1100 is visible. The large window portion 2501 is provided.

  The center accessory 2500 has a plate-like flange portion 2502 that comes into contact with the front surface of the game panel 1200 on the outer periphery of the window portion 2501 and bulges forward from the flange portion 2502 to the inside of the game area 1100 with the approximate center in the left-right direction as a boundary. And a peripheral wall portion 2503 for guiding the game ball flowing down to the left and right and preventing the game ball from entering the frame. The center accessory 2500 has a warp inlet 2504 that is open to the outer peripheral surface on the left side of the peripheral wall portion 2503 located on the front side of the panel board 1210 and allows a game ball flowing down the game area 1100 to enter (see FIG. 3). And a warp outlet 2505 that releases the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 2504 into the frame, and an upper side of the first start port 2101 in the attacker unit 2100 after rolling the game ball released from the warp outlet 2505 in the left-right direction. And a stage 2510 disposed at the lower inner edge of the window portion 2501 to be discharged and refluxed into the game area 1100.

  A stage 2510 in the center accessory 2500 is supplied with a game ball released from the warp outlet 2505 and a first stage 2511 in which the supplied game ball can be discharged forward from a predetermined position. The second stage 2512 is arranged on the front side of the first stage 2511 and is supplied with a game ball from the first stage 2511 and can discharge the supplied game ball forward from a predetermined position. The second stage 2512 is arranged on the front side of the second stage 2512. And the right and left sides of the second stage 2512 between the third stage 2513 and the first stage 2511. The game ball is supplied from the third stage 2513 and the supplied game ball can be released downward. The fourth stage 2514 and the fourth stage 2514 are arranged below the fourth stage 2514, and a game ball is supplied from the fourth stage, and the game ball is released forward from a predetermined position to be placed in the game area 1100. And a fifth stage 2515 for recirculation.

  Further, the stage 2510 of the center accessory 2500 opens to a predetermined position of the first stage 2511 and allows the game ball to enter, and opens to a predetermined position of the second stage 2512 and the game ball enters. The second chance entrance 2517 that has been made possible, and the game balls that have entered the first chance entrance 2516 and the second chance entrance 2517 are refluxed and released into the game area 1100 and opened immediately above the first start opening 2101 in the attacker unit 2100. And a chance exit 2518.

  The first stage 2511 in the stage 2510 is formed in a curved shape so that the left and right ends are the highest, and is formed so that the center in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 is higher, and is generally smooth and flat W-shaped. A game ball is emitted forward from the lowest part on both sides of the part of the game area 1100 that is higher in the center in the left-right direction. Further, the second stage 2512 extends in the left-right direction so as to straddle the left and right parts that are lowest in the first stage 2511 and discharges the game ball forward, and is loosely curved so that the center in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 is lowered. The game ball is discharged forward from a predetermined width at the center in the left-right direction.

  Further, the third stage 2513 in the stage 2510 has a length in the left-right direction that is substantially the same as that of the first stage 2511 and is curved so that the left and right ends are the highest. It is formed in a smooth and flat W-shaped wave shape so that the center in the direction becomes high as a whole, and the lowest parts on the left and right sides of the raised part in the center in the left and right direction of the game area 1100 are the second stage. It is formed so as to be located on the outer side in the left-right direction with respect to 2512. In the third stage 2513, the game ball is discharged backward from the lowest part.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the fourth stage 2514 in the stage 2510 is independently arranged on both the left and right sides of the second stage 2512, and is inclined gently so that the side far from the second stage 2512 in the left-right direction is lowered. In addition, a drop hole 2514a that opens downward and allows a game ball to pass therethrough is provided at the lowest position. The fourth stage 2514 is configured such that the supplied game ball is discharged downward through the drop hole 2514a.

  The fifth stage 2515 in the stage 2510 has a length in the left-right direction that spans the drop holes 2514a of the fourth stage 2514 that are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction, and is curved so that the left and right ends are highest. The game area 1100 is formed in a smooth and flat W-shaped wave shape so that the center in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 becomes higher. The game ball is discharged forward (in the game area 1100) from the lowest part of the game.

  In addition, the first chance entrance 2516 in the stage 2510 is arranged so that the rear half in the front-rear direction is placed on a heightened portion in the center in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 in the first stage 2511. Further, the second chance entrance 2517 is arranged at the lower portion of the game area 1100 in the second stage 2512 at the center in the left-right direction so as to open to the rear side in the front-rear direction. The first chance entrance 2516 and the second chance entrance 2517 communicate with each other below the stage 2510, respectively, and proceed from the position directly below the raised portion at the center in the left-right direction of the game area 1100 in the fifth stage 2515. A game ball is released into the game area 1100 from the chance exit 2518 opened.

  In the stage 2510 of the center bonus 2500, the game ball supplied via the warp entrance 2504 enters either the first chance entrance 2516 or the second chance entrance 2517 and is released from the chance exit 2518 into the game area 1100. Then, since the chance exit 2518 is arranged immediately above the first start port 2101 in the attacker unit 2100, a game ball is accepted into the first start port 2101 (the open second start port 2102) with a high probability. (Wins).

  Although detailed illustration is omitted, a groove narrower than the outer diameter of the game ball extending in the front-rear direction is formed on the inner bottom surface of the chance outlet 2518, and the game ball is rectified by this groove. The behavior of the game ball emitted from the chance exit 2518 can be stabilized by being released into the game area 1100.

  In the center accessory 2500, almost the entire stage 2510 is formed of a transparent member, and the game balls that circulate through the stages 2511, 2512, 2513, 2514, and 2515 formed in multiple stages from the player side are sufficiently provided. It can be visually recognized.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the third stage 2513 of the center accessory 2500 extends in the left-right direction from the left end of the center accessory 2500 to a position substantially the same as the right end of the first stage 2511. The game ball protrudes forward from the front surface of the panel plate 1210 of the panel 1200, and the game ball abuts against the obstacle nail planted in the lower region of the center object 2500 in the game region 1100 and greatly jumps upward. However, it can come into contact with the lower surface side of the third stage 2513 and rebound downward. This prevents the game ball jumped by the obstacle nail from entering the window 2501 (inside the frame) of the center object 2500 and prevents the game ball from entering the window 2501. Is arranged below the stage 2510 so that the inside of the stage 2510 and the window 2501 can be easily seen.

  Further, the center accessory 2500 of this example is a plate-like flange portion 2502 that comes into contact with the front surface of the panel plate 1210 in the game panel 1200, and protrudes forward from the inner peripheral side of the flange portion 2502 and is driven into the game area 1100. A transparent frame-shaped center base 2520 having a peripheral wall portion 2503 capable of preventing the game ball from entering the window portion 2501 (inside the frame) is further provided. The center base 2530 has a rear extension wall 2521 extending rearward from the rear surface on the inner peripheral side of the flange portion 2502. It is inserted into the opening 1215 of the plate 1210.

[Distribution space 2530]
The center base 2520 of the center accessory 2500 includes a space forming recess 2522 whose front side for forming a distribution space 2530 to be described later is opened at a right end position above the center in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. The center accessory 2500 includes a transparent plate-shaped distribution space cover 2525 that closes the open front end side of the space formation recess 2522 in the center base 2520. The distribution space cover 2525, the space formation recess 2522, and the like. Thus, a distribution space 2530 is formed.

  Further, the center accessory 2500 of this example is arranged at the right end position above the center in the vertical direction when viewed from the front, and the game ball flowing down along the outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 2503 on the right side from the center in the horizontal direction can enter. At the same time, the game balls that have entered the distribution space 2530 have a predetermined width that can be discharged to the outside of the right peripheral wall 2503 at the approximate center in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. A guide passage 2540 that guides and guides the game ball flowing down along the right peripheral wall 2503 to the upstream side of the big prize opening 2503 in the attacker unit 2100, and the game ball in a predetermined direction in the distribution space 2530 And a game unit that is arranged in the distribution space 2530 and is distributed to the left and right by the distribution unit 2550. 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate 2575R) and two distribution detection sensors 2580 (2580L, 2580R) capable of detecting the game balls that have passed through these gates 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate 2575R), respectively. I have.

  The center accessory 2500 is arranged above the distribution space 2530, and the upper end side opens at a predetermined position on the upper right side of the peripheral wall portion 2503 when viewed from the front, and the lower end side opens at the upper end of the distribution space 2530, and below A distribution approach passage 2545 formed so as to become narrower as it travels toward is further provided, and game balls enter the distribution space 2530 via the distribution entry passage 2545.

  The center accessory 2500 is provided with a distribution suggesting member 2590 that is disposed on each of the left and right sides of the distribution space 2530 and formed in a downward arrow shape. This distribution suggestion member 2590 is partially translucent, and can be decorated with light emission by a decorative substrate disposed on the rear side, depending on the distribution direction of a distribution valve 2551 of a distribution unit 2550 described later. By emitting light, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the distribution direction and the like.

  As described above, the distribution space 2530 in the center accessory 2500 is formed by the space formation recess 2522 whose front side is opened in the center base 2520 and the distribution space cover 2525 that closes the front end of the space formation recess 2522. The rear side can be seen well by the transparent center base 2520 and the distribution space cover 2525.

  The distribution space 2530 includes an upper space 2531 that bulges upward in a semicircular shape, and a lower space 2532 that is disposed below the upper space 2531 and bulges wider in the left-right direction than the upper space 2531. Yes. In the distribution space 2530, the lower end of the distribution entry passage 2545 is opened at the center in the left-right direction of the upper space 2531. In addition, the distribution space 2530 is inclined such that the bottom portion 2533 of the lower space 2532 is lower on the right side when viewed from the front, and a discharge port 2534 that opens to the peripheral wall portion 2503 is formed at the right end of the bottom portion 2533 of the lower space 2532. Has been.

  In the lower space 2532 of the distribution space 2530, a left gate 2575L incorporating a distribution detection sensor 2580L and a right gate 2575R incorporating a distribution detection sensor 2580R are disposed apart from each other in the left-right direction. Specifically, two gates 2575 (left gate 2575L and right gate 2575R) each incorporating a distribution detection sensor 2580 (distribution detection sensor 2580L, distribution detection sensor 2580R) are arranged in the upper space 2531 in the distribution unit 2550. On the axis that is distributed to the left and right by the distribution valve 2551 and hangs down (on the axis that is perpendicular to the circumference passing through the center between the inner periphery of the upper space 2531 and the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 2551a of the distribution valve 2551). Respectively.

  The distribution space 2530 has a circular opening 2535 penetrating in the front-rear direction along the inner shape of the upper space 2531 formed in a semicircle on the rear wall that defines the rear end of the distribution space 2530. Is formed. The opening 2535 is closed so that a game ball cannot pass therethrough by a disc-shaped rear wall 2551c of a sorting valve 2551 in a sorting unit 2550 described later.

  The guide passage 2540 in the center accessory 2500 is discharged from the discharge port 2534 of the distribution space 2530 to the outer peripheral side of the peripheral wall portion 2503 and flows down between the inner periphery of the game area 1100 and the outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 2503. The ball is guided to the center side in the left-right direction when viewed from the front at a position below the stage 2510, and from the discharge port 2541 (see FIG. 4) opened upstream of the large winning port 2103 of the attacker unit 2100. 2103 can be discharged.

  In addition, in the passage between the discharge port 2534 of the distribution space 2530 and the guide passage 2540 on the outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 2503 in the center accessory 2500, the flow velocity of the game ball is attenuated by coming into contact with the game ball. A plurality of protrusions 2506 are provided.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the distribution approach passage 2545 in the center accessory 2500 is formed to become narrower as it goes downward, and the width on the lower end side is slightly larger than the outer shape of the game ball. The game balls can be sent to the lower distribution space 2530 in a row.

  The distribution approach passage 2545 is formed such that the upper end side of the left side wall in front view forming the passage is continuous downward from the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion 2503, whereas the upper end of the right side wall in front view is It is formed so as to extend to the stop portion 1114 (FIG. 1) of the front component member 1110A that partitions the inner periphery of the game area 1100. As a result, all game balls that have been driven between the upper inner periphery of the game area 1100 and the center of the center object 2500 from the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front to the outer periphery of the right peripheral wall 2503 are received in the distribution approach passage 2545. Are sent to the distribution space 2530.

[Distribution unit 2550]
The distribution unit 2550 in the center accessory 2500 is disposed in the upper space 2531 in the distribution space 2530 and rotates to distribute the game balls in a predetermined direction, and the distribution valve 2551. A distribution shaft 2552 extending rearward from the rotation center of the valve 2551 and rotating together with the distribution valve 2551, and a latching piece 2553a at a position fixed to the rear end of the distribution shaft 2552 and deviated from the axis. A stop member 2553, a unit base 2554 that rotatably supports the distribution shaft 2552 between the locking member 2553 and the distribution valve 2551, and is disposed on the rear side of the distribution space 2530; Side and below the distribution shaft 2552 is supported so as to be slidable within a predetermined slide range in the left-right direction. And a sorting slider 2555 having a groove 2555b extending vertically from one end side, a locking piece 2555a of the sorting slider 2555, and a locking piece of the locking member 2553. A connecting spring 2556 that is locked so that an urging force acts in a direction in which both ends approach each other across 2553a, and a transmission pin 2557a that slides in the groove 2555b of the sorting slider 2555 and extends in the front-rear direction. And a link member 2557 that is rotatably supported at a position eccentric from the axis of the transmission pin 2557a, and the link member 2557 is driven to rotate so that the transmission pin 2557a revolves and is attached to the rear surface of the unit base 2554. Minute drive motor 2558.

  As shown in the figure, the distribution valve 2551 of the distribution unit 2550 includes a cylindrical portion 2551a that extends short in the front-rear direction, a valve portion 2551b that protrudes radially from the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 2551a, and a tip of the valve portion 2551b. A transparent disk-like rear wall portion 2551c having the same diameter and attached to the rear side of the cylindrical portion 2551a and the valve portion 2551b. The distribution valve 2551 is configured so that the game ball can be distributed in a predetermined direction by the valve portion 2551b, and the game ball cannot pass through the opening 2535 of the distribution space 2530 by the rear wall 2551c. It can be closed to.

  The locking member 2553 of the sorting unit 2550 is formed such that the locking piece 2553a protrudes rearward from a position eccentric with respect to the axis of the sorting shaft 2552. The locking member 2553 includes a stopper piece 2553b that protrudes in the radial direction from a position rotated about 90 degrees around the axis with respect to the direction in which the locking piece 2553a is eccentric. When assembled, the stopper piece 2553b of the locking member 2553 has a tip positioned within a rotation restricting portion 2554c formed in a U-shape of the unit base 2554. The rotation range of the distribution shaft 2552 (distribution valve 2551) can be regulated by contacting the circumferential end. The stopper piece 2553b of the locking member 2553 is formed so as to become thinner toward the tip as shown in the figure.

  The distribution valve 2551 and the locking member 2553 of the distribution unit 2550 are substantially in the same position as the locking piece 2553a of the locking member 2553 when the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 rises substantially vertically. It is fixed to the front end and rear end of the sorting shaft 2552 in a non-rotatable state so as to be vertically suspended.

  The unit base 2554 of the sorting unit 2550 has a cylindrical cylindrical shaft portion 2554a extending in the front-rear direction through which the sorting shaft 2552 is inserted, and is formed below the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction and in the left-right direction. And a slit 2554b for sliding the sorting slider 2555 in the left-right direction. In the unit base 2554, bearing bushes 2559 are inserted into both ends of the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a, and the distribution shaft 2552 can be rotatably supported via the bearing bushes 2559. Yes. Further, two slits 2554b of the unit base 2554 are formed at the same height and spaced apart in the left-right direction.

  Further, the unit base 2554 is disposed at a position away from the axial center of the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a (distribution shaft 2552) by a predetermined amount in the radial direction, extends rearward, and has a substantially U shape with the axial center side open. A formed rotation restricting portion 2554c is provided (see FIG. 138 and the like). In the assembled state of the sorting unit 2550, the stopper piece 2553b of the locking member 2553 is inserted and arranged inside the U-shaped portion of the rotation restricting portion 2554c. By restricting the stopper piece 2553b to the end in the circumferential direction around the axis of the distribution shaft 2552, the rotation range of the locking member 2553 (the distribution valve 2551) is regulated via the stopper piece 2553b. Can be done.

  Further, the unit base 2554 includes a cylindrical support cylinder portion 2554d that extends forward and shorter than the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a above the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a. The support cylinder portion 2554d of the unit base 2554 is for rotatably supporting a support pin 2566 described later by a bearing bush 2559 inserted at both ends. The unit base 2554 of the distribution unit 2550 is attached to the rear side of the center base 2520.

  The sorting slider 2555 of the sorting unit 2550 includes a strip-like main body 2555c extending from the center in the vertical direction of the groove 2555b extending in the vertical direction to one side in the left-right direction (left side in front view). A locking piece 2555a extends rearward from a predetermined position of 2555c. The sorting slider 2555 includes a cylindrical protrusion 2555d that protrudes forward from the front surface of the main body 2555c extending in the left-right direction and is inserted into the two slits 2554b in the unit base 2554 in a slidable state. . The sorting slider 2555 is supported so as to be slidable in the left-right direction within a predetermined sliding range guided by the slit 2554b by inserting the two protrusions 2555d into the two slits 2554b of the unit base 2554, respectively. It has become.

  The two projections 2555d of the sorting slider 2555 extend through the slit 2554b to the front side of the unit base 2554, and the tips of the projections 2555d extending to the front surface of the unit base 2554 are connected to each other. By attaching the receiving plate 2560 so as to be connected, the slit 2554b is prevented from coming off.

  In addition, the sorting slider 2555 includes a plate-shaped detection piece 2555e extending downward from a lower surface between the locking piece 2555a and the groove 2555b in the main body 2555c, and a groove sandwiching the locking piece 2555a in the main body 2555c. Rack gear 2555f formed on the upper surface opposite to 2555b. The detection piece 2555e of the distribution slider 2555 is detected by a distribution valve position detection sensor 2561 attached to the rear surface of the unit base 2554. By detecting the detection piece 2555e, the detection piece 2555e of the distribution slider 2555 is detected. The direction in which the game ball can be distributed by the distribution valve 2551 can be detected via the slide position. Further, the rack gear 2555f of the sorting slider 2555 is engaged with a first gear portion 2562a of a first transmission gear 2562, which will be described later. The movable lower decorative body 2567 can be transmitted and moved.

  Further, the sorting unit 2550 is rotatably supported at a position above the sorting slider 2555 on the rear side of the unit base 2554, and a fan-shaped first gear portion 2562a meshing with the rack gear 2555f of the sorting slider 2555, and A unit base that meshes with a first transmission gear 2562 having a spur gear-like second gear portion 2562b that is smaller in diameter than the first gear portion 2562a and is integrally rotatable, and a second gear portion 2562b of the first transmission gear 2562. A spur gear-shaped second transmission gear 2563 that is rotatably supported on the rear side of 2554, a driven gear portion 2564a meshing with the second transmission gear 2563, and a driven gear portion 2564a are formed on the outer periphery and in the unit base 2554 Cylindrical insertion portion 2564b and insertion portion 2564b that are rotatably inserted into the outer periphery of the support tube portion 2554a. An operation piece 2564c extending in a plate shape upward in the radial direction, a long-hole-shaped transmission slit 2564d formed at the tip of the operation piece 2564c and extending in the front-rear direction and extending in the radial direction. And a driven transmission member 2564 having two attachment portions 2564e extending to the surface.

  In addition, the sorting unit 2550 is slidably inserted into the transmission slit 2564d of the driven transmission member 2564 and is extended to the rear and is disposed at different positions on the upper side of the sliding pin 2565a. A distributed movable upper decoration body 2565 having an extended shaft fixing portion 2565b, which is arranged between the distribution valve 2551 and the unit base 2554 and three-dimensionally imitating a part of a predetermined character, A support pin 2566 that is fixed to the shaft fixing portion 2565b of the decorative body 2565, is inserted into the support tube portion 2554d of the unit base 2554, and is rotatably supported via the bearing bush 2559. Arranged below the decorative body 2565 and a mounting portion 2564e of the rear follower transmission member 2564 is attached to the predetermined character. And a, a sterically mimic the sorting movable lower decorative body 2567 a site different from the sorting movable on decorative body 2565.

  Further, the distribution unit 2550 has a plurality of openings 2568a through which the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a and the support tube portion 2554d of the unit base 2554 can pass, and the outer shape is a predetermined three-dimensional shape and a part thereof is translucent. A sorting back decoration body 2568 which is formed on the front side of the unit base 2554 behind the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565 and the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567, and the sorting back decoration body. 2568 and a unit base 2554, a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface, and a sorting decoration board 2569 for illuminating and decorating the sorting back decoration 2568, and a sorting drive attached to the rear surface of the unit base 2554 Motor 2558, distribution valve position detection sensor 2561, and distribution relaying connection between distribution detection sensor 2580 and panel relay board 3040 Includes a relay board 2570, the.

  The first transmission gear 2562 and the second transmission gear 2563 of the sorting unit 2550 are rotatably supported by a columnar shaft portion extending rearward from the rear surface of the unit base 2554, and the first transmission gear 2562. The second gear portion 2562b and the second transmission gear 2563 are accommodated in a recess recessed forward from the rear surface side of the unit base 2554. In the concave portion of the unit base 2554 that accommodates the second transmission gear 2563 and the like, an opening portion penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed. To be exposed. The second transmission gear 2563 meshes with the driven gear portion 2564a of the driven transmission member 2564 that is rotatably supported by the cylindrical shaft portion 2554a at a portion exposed to the front side of the unit base 2554.

  In the sorting unit 2550, the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565 is three-dimensionally modeled on the head of a predetermined character in accordance with the concept of the pachinko machine 1, and the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567. Is three-dimensionally imitating the same character's arm as the distributed movable upper decoration body 2565. In addition, as shown in the figure, the distributed movable lower decorative body 2567 is shaped in a state where the arm has a heel. Further, the sorting back decoration 2568 of the sorting unit 2550 has a relief shape on the front side except for the head and arms of the same character as the sorting movable upper decoration 2565 and the sorting movable lower decoration 2567. Is formed. Accordingly, when the sorting unit 2550 is assembled and viewed from the front, the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565, the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567, and the sorting back decoration body 2568 are used to display a predetermined character with a heel. A whole body image is formed, and a whole body image of a predetermined character can be visually recognized from the player side through a transparent center base 2520 and a distribution space cover 2525.

[Movement of sorting unit 2550]
Next, the movement of the sorting unit 2550 in the center accessory 2500 will be described. First, the movement of the distribution valve 2551 disposed in the distribution space 2530 will be described. When the link member 2557 is driven to rotate by driving the distribution drive motor 2558, the transmission pin 2557a of the link member 2557 revolves around the rotation axis of the distribution drive motor 2558 with a predetermined radius. The transmission pin 2557a of the link member 2557 is slidably inserted into the groove 2555b extending in the vertical direction of the sorting slider 2555 supported so as to be slidable in the left-right direction, and the transmission pin 2557a revolves. Since the relative positions of the transmission pin 2557a in the vertical and horizontal directions change, the revolution of the transmission pin 2557a causes the transmission pin 2557a to slide up and down in the groove 2555b of the distribution slider 2555, and at the same time the distribution slider 2555 It is guided by the slit 2554b of 2554 and slides in the left-right direction.

  When the sorting slider 2555 slides in the left-right direction, the locking piece 2555a of the sorting slider 2555 also slides in the left-right direction so that it slides in the left-right direction within the same range as the revolution diameter of the transmission pin 2557a. It has become. The locking piece 2555a of the sorting slider 2555 is formed so that the approximate center of the sliding range in the left-right direction of the locking piece 2555a is located on a vertical line passing through the axis of the sorting shaft 2552. By sliding the slider 2555 in the left-right direction, the locking piece 2555a moves to the left or right side over a vertical line passing through the axis of the sorting shaft 2552.

  In this sorting unit 2550, the lower end side of the connecting spring 2556 is locked to the locking piece 2555 a of the sorting slider 2555, and the upper end of the connecting spring 2556 is fixed to the rear end of the sorting shaft 2552. When the sorting slider 2555 (locking piece 2555a) slides in the left-right direction, the locking piece 2553a of the locking member 2553 is moved to the sorting member 2553 via the connecting spring 2556. The slider 2555 is pulled in the sliding direction, and the locking member 2553 (distribution shaft 2552) is rotated. Thus, the distribution valve 2551 fixed to the front end of the distribution shaft 2552 is also rotated by driving the distribution drive motor 2558.

  In the allocating unit 2550, the locking member 2553 and the allocating slider 2555 are elastically connected by a connecting spring 2556. In addition, even when trying to be sandwiched between the inner wall of the distribution space 2530 and the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551, the valve portion 2551b can be rotated in the direction of escaping from the game ball by the expansion and contraction of the connecting spring 2556. ing. Accordingly, even when the distribution valve 2551 is rotating and the game ball cannot enter the distribution space 2530 by the valve portion 2551b, depending on the timing at which the game ball flows down, the connection spring 2556 In addition to pushing the valve portion 2551b against the urging force and allowing the game ball to enter the distribution space 2530, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being pinched at the entrance of the distribution space 2530, It is possible to prevent the occurrence of clogging.

  In this example, when the sorting slider 2555 is slid to the right in the rear view, the sorting shaft 2552 (the sorting valve 2551) rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the rear view (FIG. 25A). The game ball can be distributed in the left direction of the front view by the distribution valve 2551 in the distribution space 2530 (see FIG. 23A). On the other hand, when the sorting slider 2555 is slid to the left in the rear view, the sorting shaft 2552 (the sorting valve 2551) rotates in the clockwise direction in the rear view (see FIG. 25B). The game balls can be distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551 in the distribution space 2530 (see FIG. 23B). Further, in this example, when the sorting slider 2555 is slid to the slide end in the right direction in the rear view, the detection piece 2555e of the sorting slider 2555 is detected by the sorting valve position detection sensor 2561. .

  Incidentally, the locking member 2553 fixed to the rear end of the distribution shaft 2552 is provided with a stopper piece 2553b that can come into contact with the rotation restricting portion 2554c formed on the rear surface of the unit base 2554. The stopper piece 2553b abuts on the circumferential end of the rotation restricting portion 2554c formed in a substantially U shape so that the rotation range of the distribution shaft 2552 (the distribution valve 2551) can be restricted. It has become. Thereby, even if the game ball comes into contact with the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551, the valve portion 2551b can be prevented from rotating downward, and the distribution valve 2551 can securely move the game ball in a predetermined direction. Can be sorted.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the stopper piece 2553b of the locking member 2553 is formed so as to become thinner toward the tip, and can exert an elastic force when coming into contact with the rotation restricting portion 2554c. The impact generated by the game ball coming into contact with the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 can be mitigated by the elastic force of the stopper piece 2553b, and the valve portion 2551b and the like can be prevented from being damaged by the impact. It is like that.

  Next, the movement of the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565 and the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567 arranged on the rear side of the sorting space 2530 will be described. As described above, the distribution unit 2550 can slide the distribution slider 2555 in the left-right direction by rotating the distribution drive motor 2558. In the sorting unit 2550 of this example, the sorting slider 2555 is provided with a rack gear 2555f on the tip side of the locking piece 2555a, and the first gear portion meshed with the rack gear 2555f by sliding the sorting slider 2555 in the left-right direction. A first transmission gear 2562 having 2562a is configured to rotate.

  When the first transmission gear 2562 rotates, the second transmission gear 2563 meshed with the second gear portion 2562b of the first transmission gear 2562 rotates in the opposite direction, and further, the driven gear meshed with the second transmission gear 25563. A driven transmission member 2564 having a portion 2564 a rotates in the same direction as the first transmission gear 252. The follower transmission member 2564 is provided with a lower movable movable decoration body 2567 on the front side, and the lower movable move decoration body 2567 is rotated in the same direction as the follower transmission member 2564 and the first transmission gear 2562. It has become.

  On the other hand, the elongated transmission slit 2564d extending in the radial direction in the driven transmission member 2564 is movable and supported by a support cylinder portion 2554d of the unit base 2554 so as to be rotatable via a support pin 2566. A slide pin 2565a extending long rearward in the upper decorative body 2565 is slidably inserted. The sliding pin 2565a of the distribution movable upper decoration body 2565 is disposed between the rotation axis of the driven transmission member 2564 and the rotation axis of the distribution movable upper decoration body 2565, and the driven transmission member 2564. Is rotated with the transmission slit 2564d, the sorting movable upper decorative body 2565 is rotated in the opposite direction to the driven transmission member 2564 via the support pin 2566 inserted into the transmission slit 2564d.

  Accordingly, when the sorting drive motor 2558 of the sorting unit 2550 is driven to rotate and the sorting slider 2555 is slid in the left-right direction, the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565 and the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567 are moved in different directions. It can be rotated. As a result, when viewed from the front, the predetermined character can show the player a movement (movable effect) that shakes the heel while tilting his head.

  In this example, when the sorting slider 2555 is slid to the right in the rear view, the sorting movable upper decorative body 2565 rotates in the clockwise direction in the rear view and the sorting movable lower decorative body 2567 is on the back. It rotates in the counterclockwise direction as viewed (see FIG. 26A). Further, when the sorting slider 2555 is slid leftward in the rear view, the sorting movable upper decorative body 2565 rotates counterclockwise in the rear view and the sorting movable lower decorative body 2567 is clocked in the rear view. It rotates in the direction of rotation (see FIG. 26B).

  Further, in the state where the distribution valve 2551 distributes the game ball to the left in the front view, the distribution movable upper decorative body 2565 rises substantially straight in the distribution unit 2550 of the center accessory 2500. In addition, the distribution movable lower decorative body 2567 is in a state in which its heel is positioned on the rear side of the left distribution detection sensor 2580L (see FIG. 23A). On the other hand, in a state where the distribution valve 2551 distributes the game ball to the right in front view, the distribution movable upper decoration body 2565 is inclined to the right, and the distribution movable lower decoration body 2567 is The heel is located on the rear side of the right distribution detection sensor 2580R (see FIG. 23B).

  Thereby, not only the direction of the rotation position of the valve portion 2551b in the distribution valve 2551, but also the direction in which the game balls are distributed by the cage of the distribution movable lower decorative body 2567 arranged on the rear side of the distribution space 2530. The player can recognize the game ball, and the player can have the illusion that the game ball is distributed by the cage of the movable movable decoration 2567. .

  By the way, when the distribution valve 2551 is in the form shown in FIG. 23B, the game balls are distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551. Thus, when the game ball is distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551, such a game ball will not immediately pass through the right gate 2575R and be detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R. An irregular delay unit 2585 is provided between the distribution unit 2550 and the distribution detection sensor 2580R (see FIGS. 23, 27, and 24). The irregular delay unit 2585 does not have a constant time until the game ball distributed rightward by the distribution valve 2551 passes the right gate 2575R, that is, until the distribution detection sensor 2580R detects the game ball. Thus, the delay is irregular.

  The irregular delay unit 2585 includes an upper irregular delay creating means 2586 and a lower irregular delay creating means 2587. These upper irregular delay producing means 2586 and lower irregular delay producing means 2587 have holes 2586a and 2587a each having a size through which a game ball can pass, as can be seen from FIG. Further, the lower irregular delay creating means 2587 is configured such that a game ball can roll around the hole 2587a.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 23 and 27, the axes passing through the centers of the holes 2586a of the upper irregular delay producing means 2586 and the holes 2587a of the lower irregular delay producing means 2587 are both parallel to each other. Although there is, it is not on the same axis but is shifted in the horizontal direction. As described above, the axial center of the hole 2586a of the upper irregular delay producing means 2586 and the axial center of the hole 2587a of the lower irregular delay producing means 2587 are deviated from each other. Even if the played game ball passes through the upper irregular delay creation means 2586, it does not immediately pass through the lower irregular delay creation means 2587, but rolls around the hole 2587a of the lower irregular delay creation means 2587. Thereafter, when the game ball falls from the hole 2587a, the game ball passes through the right gate 2575R and is detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R.

  Furthermore, the path from which the game balls distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551 reach the upper irregular delay producing means 2586 is large enough to allow the game balls to flow down one by one, As can be seen from FIG. 27, the path of the game ball distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551 and the axis of the hole 2586a of the upper irregular delay producing means 2586 are misaligned. When the ball passes through the hole 2586a of the upper irregular delay producing means 2586, the movement of the game ball can be irregular. In this way, the game balls distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551 are irregularly delayed at different timings each time they are distributed in the right direction in the front view and pass through the right gate 2575R (distribution detection). Sensor 2580R).

  Further, the upper irregular delay producing means 2586 is provided with an irregular delay side detection sensor 2588 for detecting that a game ball has passed through the hole 2586a of the upper irregular delay producing means 2586. As a result, when the game ball is distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551, the game ball still rolls around the hole 2587a of the lower irregular delay creating means 2587 and thus still passes through the right gate 2575R. Even if it is not detected (even if it is not detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R), in any case, this game ball passes through the right gate 2575R and is detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R (that is, the front right by the distribution valve 2551). It is possible to detect in advance that the game balls have been distributed in the direction.

  Next, the movement of the game ball by the distribution unit 2550 in the distribution space 2530 in the center accessory 2500 will be described. The game balls are placed in the game space 1100 so that the game balls enter the distribution space 2530 between the center of the peripheral wall portion 2503 of the center accessory 2500 from the center in the left-right direction in the front view to the upper right side and the inner periphery of the game region 1100. It can be made to enter through the sorting entry passage 2545 by being driven in. A rotatable distribution valve 2551 having a valve portion 2551b is disposed above the distribution space 2530 where the lower end of the distribution entry passage 2545 is open, and has a constant cycle (for example, 3 seconds to 10 seconds). The direction of distribution by the valve portion 2551b is changed by repeating rotation and stop at intervals).

  In the center accessory 2500, when the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 rises substantially vertically (see FIG. 1 and the like), the valve portion 2551b is positioned at the lower end of the distribution entry passage 2545. The game ball cannot enter the distribution space 2530 from the distribution entry passage 2545. Therefore, when the game ball reaches the distribution valve 2511 in this state, the game ball cannot enter the distribution space 2530 and is temporarily stopped at the lower end of the distribution entry passage 2545. .

  The game balls distributed in either the left or right direction by the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 pass through the gate 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate 2575R) arranged immediately below the distributed flow path. This is detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580 (the distribution detection sensor 2580L, the distribution detection sensor 2589R), and it can be detected in which direction the game balls are actually distributed.

  As described above, when the game ball is distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551, the right gate 2575R is immediately distributed to the right in the front view by the irregular delay unit 2585 as described above. Instead of passing through the right gate 2575R after being delayed by a different time each time and detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580. When the game ball is distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551, the irregular delay side detection sensor 2588 detects the right in the front view before the passage through the right gate 2575R (detection by the distribution detection sensor 2580). It is possible to detect that the direction has been distributed.

  In this example, the two gates 2575 (the left gate 2575 and the right gate 2575R) are arranged at approximately the center in the vertical direction of the lower space 2532 in the distribution space 2530 from the center in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. Since they are spaced apart from each other, spaces are formed between the two gates 2575 (between the left gate 2575 and the right gate 2575R) and outside the two gates 2575 in the left-right direction. It has become a state. Accordingly, when the game ball cannot pass through the gate 2575 for some reason, the game ball can flow down to the bottom portion 2533 through the side of the gate 2575 and be discharged from the discharge port 2534, and the inside of the distribution space 2530. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being stagnated and causing a ball clogging.

  In this example, it is detected which game ball has passed through two gates 2575 (left gate 2575L, right gate 2575R) arranged on the left and right, and is executed according to the passage destination as will be described later. Since the method for determining the mode of the jackpot game is different (for example, the expected value of the prize ball amount is the same when detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580L and when detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R, Since the winning ball amount to be paid out is determined by lottery in any one of the combinations of a plurality of jackpot game modes), the movement (position) of the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 and the desired privilege Based on the position of the gate 2575 to be given, the game ball can be passed to a desired gate 2575 by measuring the timing of the game ball to be driven. So more entertaining work is interest in the game has become possible to suppress deterioration.

  Furthermore, in this example, when the distribution detection sensor 2580L detects that the game ball has passed through the left gate 2575L, and when the distribution detection sensor 2580R detects that the game ball has passed through the right gate 2575R. In any case, the mode of jackpot game is determined by lottery. At this time, the game ball distributed to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551 does not immediately pass through the right gate 2575R (immediately without being detected by the distribution detection sensor 2580R), and such detection is performed by the irregular delay unit. Randomly delayed by 2585. Thereby, prior to the jackpot game mode determination lottery, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the game ball rolling around the hole 2587a of the lower irregular delay creation means 2587, and to raise the player's mood. .

  Further, in this example, since the discharge port 2534 for discharging the game ball from the distribution space 2530 is disposed at the lower right corner of the distribution space 2530 in front view, it is distributed leftward by the distribution valve 2551. The time spent staying in the distribution space 2530 is different between the game balls distributed to the right and the game balls distributed to the right. Therefore, in the two game balls that are continuously shot into the game area 1100, the game ball to be hit first is distributed to the left by the distribution valve 2511, and the game ball to be shot later is to the right by the distribution valve 2511. When two game balls are struck at such a timing that they can be distributed, the game spheres that are struck later in the distribution space 2530 will follow the game spheres that have been struck first, and the two game spheres are substantially lined up. Can be discharged from the discharge port 2534 (see FIG. 27). As a result, the game balls discharged side by side from the distribution space 2530 are released in a state of being arranged in the upstream side of the big winning opening 2103 of the attacker unit 2100, so The game balls can be received, and more game balls can be received in the big prize opening 2103.

  Specifically, for example, in a jackpot game or the like in which the big prize opening 2103 can be received, the big prize opening 2103 is opened or closed depending on the elapsed time of the open state or the number of game balls received, When a predetermined number of game balls are received in time, the special winning opening 2103 is closed. In this big prize opening 2103, there is a time lag from when the game ball passes through the opening of the big prize opening 2103 until it is detected by the count sensor 2122. Therefore, there is a short time until the big prize opening 2103 is closed. If game balls can enter the big prize opening 2103, it is possible to win more than a predetermined number of game balls. However, in the distribution of normal game balls, the interval between game balls is not reduced so much. It was difficult to enter the game balls. However, as described above, since the game balls can be released to the side of the big prize opening 2103 with the distribution space 2530 and the distribution valve 2551 being substantially lined up, two games are played at the moment when the big prize opening 2103 is closed. It is possible to allow the balls to enter the big winning opening 2103 and to win more game balls than a predetermined number.

  Although detailed description of the center accessory 2500 is omitted, a decorative member that is formed in a predetermined shape and decorates the center accessory 2500 at an appropriate position, or a predetermined character in accordance with the concept of the pachinko 1 is three-dimensionally displayed. In addition to the imitated character body, etc., a decoration member and a decoration board having a plurality of LEDs on the rear side of the character body are provided, so that the decoration member can be appropriately decorated with light emission. . In addition, in the center accessory 2500, the decorative member that decorates the rear side of the stage 2510 is opaque, and the back side effect unit 3400 of the back unit 3000 arranged on the rear side is visible from the player side in a normal state. There is no such thing.

  Further, the center accessory 2500 of this example has a shape in which the outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion 2503 on the right side of the approximate center in the left-right direction in the front view is substantially along the inner periphery of the game area 1100 (the inner periphery of the front component member 1110A). In the state where the game panel 1200 is attached to the panel plate 1210, a gap slightly larger than the outer diameter of the game ball is formed along the outer periphery of the right peripheral wall 2503 of the center accessory 2500. It is possible to easily hit the game ball into the distribution space 2530 through the distribution approach passage 2545 by making a right strike, and at a high probability to the big prize opening 2103 of the attacker unit 2100. Can be accepted. Further, when the center accessory 2500 is attached to the panel board 1210, a region having a predetermined width is formed on the outer periphery on the left side of the center accessory 2500 between the inner periphery of the game region 1100. .

  In this example, the irregular delay unit 2585 is provided only in front of the right gate 2575R, but it is not necessarily provided only in front of the right gate 2575R, and is provided in front of the left gate 2575L. It is also possible to provide them in front of both the left gate 2575L and the right gate 2575R, or not to provide them in front of either gate.

[Main control board]
Next, the main control board 4100 that controls the progress of the game will be described. FIG. 28 is a block diagram of the main control board, the payout control board, and the peripheral control board. As shown in FIG. 28, the main control board 4100 for controlling the progress of the game is a main control MPU 4100a which is a microprocessor in which a ROM for storing various processing programs and various commands and a RAM for temporarily storing data are incorporated. A main control I / O port 4100b as an input / output device (I / O device), a main control input circuit 4100f to which detection signals from various detection switches are input, and a main control solenoid for driving various solenoids A drive circuit 4100g, and a RAM clear switch 4100c for completely erasing information stored in a RAM 4100e built in the main control MPU 4100a (hereinafter also referred to as “main control built-in RAM 4100e”). . The main control MPU 4100a has a built-in ROM 4100d (hereinafter also referred to as “main control built-in ROM 4100d”) and a main control built-in RAM 4100e, as well as a watchdog timer for monitoring its operation (system) and to prevent fraud. These functions are also built in.

  The main control MPU 4100a of the main control board 4100 includes a first start port sensor 3131 for detecting a game ball received in the first start port 2101 and a second start port sensor for detecting a game ball received in the second start port 2102. 3132 and a detection signal from a general winning port sensor 3133 for detecting a game ball received in the general winning port 2201 are input via the main control input circuit 4100f and the main control I / O port 4100b, respectively, or a gate sensor 2302 The detection signal from the general winning opening sensor 2123, the count sensor 2122, the distribution detection sensor 2580, the distribution valve position detection sensor 2561, and the magnetic detection sensor 3134 attached to the back unit 3000 is a panel attached to the game board 4. Relay board 3040, main control input circuit 4100f, and main control I / O port 4100 It is adapted to or input through the.

  Based on these detection signals, the main control MPU 4100a outputs a drive signal from the main control I / O port 4100b to the main control output circuit 4100h, thereby starting from the main control solenoid drive circuit 4100g via the panel relay board 3040. Drive signals are output to the mouth solenoid 2114, the attacker solenoid 2121, and the sorting drive motor 2558.

  Further, the main control MPU 4100a outputs a drive signal from the main control I / O port 4100b to the main control output circuit 4100h based on these detection signals, so that the panel control board 3040 and the function display unit 1180 can be used. First special symbol indicator 1185, second special symbol indicator 1186, first special symbol memory indicator 1184, second special symbol memory indicator 1187, normal symbol indicator 1189, normal symbol memory indicator 1188, game status display A drive signal is output to the indicator 1183 and the round indicator 1190.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port sensor 3131, the second start port sensor 3132, the gate sensor 2302 and the count sensor 2122 use non-contact type electromagnetic proximity switches. The general winning opening sensors 2123 and 3133 use contact type ON / OFF operation type mechanical switches.

  This is because game balls frequently enter the first start port 2101 and the second start port 2102 and frequently pass through the gate portion 2301, so the first start port sensor 3131, the second start port sensor 3132, and The detection of game balls by the gate sensor 2302 also frequently occurs. Therefore, long-life proximity switches are used for the first start port sensor 3131, the second start port sensor 3132, and the gate sensor 2302.

  In addition, when a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player occurs, the game winning ball 2103 is opened and game balls are frequently entered, so that the detection of the game ball by the count sensor 2122 also occurs frequently. Therefore, a proximity switch having a long life is also used for the count sensor 2122.

  On the other hand, detection by the general winning opening sensors 2213 and 3133 does not occur frequently at the general winning openings 2104 and 2201 where game balls do not enter frequently. For this reason, the general winning opening sensors 2123 and 3133 are mechanical switches that have a shorter lifetime than the proximity switches.

  Further, the main control MPU 4100a transmits various information related to the game (game information) and various commands related to payout to the payout control board 4110, and receives various commands related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 from the payout control board 4110. Or Further, the main control MPU 4100a transmits various commands related to the control of game effects and various commands related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 to the peripheral control unit of the peripheral control board 4010 via the main control I / O port 4100b (main control). The boards of the control board 4100 and the peripheral control unit are electrically connected by a harness (not shown)). When receiving various commands related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 from the payout control board 4110, the main control MPU 4100a shapes these various commands and transmits them to the peripheral control unit 4140.

  Various voltages are supplied to the main control board 4100 from a power supply board (not shown) in the main body frame. The power supply board for supplying various voltages to the main control board 4100 is an electric double layer capacitor (hereinafter simply referred to as “capacitor”) as a backup power supply for supplying power to the main control board 4100 for a predetermined time even when the power is shut off. ). With this capacitor, the main control MPU 4100a can store various kinds of information in the main control built-in RAM 4100e even when the power is turned off. The stored various information is completely erased (cleared) from the main control built-in RAM 4100e when the RAM clear switch 4100c of the main control board 4100 is operated when the power is turned on. The operation signal (detection signal) of the RAM clear switch 4100c is also output to the payout control board 4110.

  The main control board 4100 is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit 4100i. The power failure monitoring circuit 4100i monitors a decrease in various voltages supplied from the power supply board 851, and outputs a power failure warning signal as a power failure warning signal when those voltages are equal to or lower than the power failure warning voltage. In addition to being input to the main control MPU 4100a via the main control I / O port 4100b, the power failure notice signal is also transmitted to the payout control board 4110 and the like via a harness (not shown).

[Second Embodiment of Electromagnetic Drive Source for Driving the Distribution Valve]
In the above-described embodiment, the distribution slider 2555 that moves in the left-right direction by driving the distribution drive motor 2558, the distribution valve 2551 that can distribute the game balls in a predetermined direction by rotating, A distribution shaft 2552 whose front end is fixed at the center of rotation of the distribution valve 2551 and extends rearward and rotates integrally with the distribution valve 2551, and a locking piece fixed at the rear end of the distribution shaft 2252 and offset from the shaft center. The locking member 2553 having 2553a, the locking piece 2555a locked to the sorting slider 2555, the lower end is locked to the locking piece 2555a, and the upper end is locked to the locking piece 2553a of the locking member 2553 And by moving the sorting slider 2555 in the left-right direction by driving the sorting drive motor 2558, the locking piece 2555 a, the connecting spring 2556, and the locking member 2553. Through and has a distribution shaft 2552 and the distribution valve 2551 so as to rotate in a clockwise direction in the direction or counter-clockwise.

  In the above embodiment, the movement of the sorting slider 2555 in the left-right direction drives not only the sorting valve 2551 but also the sorting movable upper decoration body 2565 and the sorting movable lower decoration body 2567 together. In such a case, as for the time for holding the rotation position of the distribution valve 2551, for example, the distribution position for distributing the game balls to the left, for example, the distribution position for distributing the game balls to the right, the distribution drive Since a current is continuously supplied to the motor 2558, heat is generated only for the time during which the current is supplied to the sorting drive motor 2558. Therefore, it is still difficult to suppress the heat generation for a long time drive.

  Therefore, in the following, the movable body (corresponding to the distribution valve 2551 in this example) has a predetermined stop position (in the above example, the distribution position for distributing the game balls to the left and the distribution for distributing the game balls to the right). An embodiment relating to a gaming machine that can maintain the stopped state of the movable body even when no current is passed will be described.

  In the second embodiment, a rotary solenoid is adopted as an example of an electromagnetic drive source that independently distributes the distribution shaft 2552 that rotates together with the distribution valve 2551 regardless of the distribution drive motor 2558. ing. That is, the rotary solenoid becomes the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. Hereinafter, the rotary solenoid is referred to as a distribution valve drive solenoid 4200.

  FIG. 29 is a circuit diagram showing a drive system for the distribution valve 2551 in the second embodiment. The distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 of this example can be rotated 20 ° counterclockwise and clockwise about 12 o'clock of the clock as a center line, and the total operation angle can be rotated 40 °. . The output shaft 4210 of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 is coaxially connected to the rear end of a distribution shaft 2552 that rotates integrally with the distribution valve 2551 described above. For this reason, when the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 is energized, the output shaft 4210 rotates, the distribution shaft 2552 also rotates integrally, and the distribution valve 2551 also rotates.

[Drive circuit section]
FIG. 29 shows an example of a main control solenoid drive circuit 4100g (FIG. 28) for the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. This drive circuit uses four transistors, and includes a +12 supply line 4220 supplied with + 12V created by a power supply circuit (not shown) and a GND line 4230 created by a power supply circuit and supplied with + 0V. doing.

  The +12 supply line 4220 is connected to the emitter terminal of the PNP transistor TRA0, the collector terminal of the transistor TRA0 is connected to the collector terminal of the NPN transistor TRB1, and the emitter terminal of the transistor TRB1 is connected to the GND line 4230. Yes (grounded).

  A PNP transistor TRB0 is disposed downstream of the PNP transistor TRA0, the emitter terminal of the transistor TRB0 is connected to the +12 supply line 4220, the collector terminal of the transistor TRB0 is connected to the collector terminal of the NPN transistor TRA1, The emitter terminal of the transistor TRA1 is connected to the GND line 4230 (grounded).

  One end of the power supply line 4240 is connected to a connection point between the collector terminal of the transistor TRA0 and the collector terminal of the transistor TRB1, and the other end of the power supply line 4240 is connected to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. .

  Furthermore, one end of the power supply line 4250 is connected to the connection point between the collector terminal of the transistor TRB0 and the collector terminal of the transistor TRA1, and the other end of the power supply line 4250 is connected to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. .

  The base terminal of the transistor TRA0, the base terminal of the transistor TRA1, the base terminal of the transistor TRB0, and the base terminal of the transistor TRB1 are independently connected to the main control output circuit 4100h in FIG. Signal) is input.

[Operation of distribution valve drive solenoid 4200]
FIG. 30A is a diagram showing the correspondence relationship between on / off of each transistor and the operation of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 in a table format. When the transistors TRA0 and TRA1 are turned on at the same time and the transistors TRB0 and TRB1 are turned off at the same time, a current flows through the power supply line 4240 in the direction of arrow a in FIG. 29, and an exciting current flows through the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. The output shaft 4210 rotates normally (clockwise). Note that the current that flows to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 flows to the GND line 4230 through the power supply line 4250 and the transistor TRA1.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, the distribution valve 2551 can distribute the game ball in the distribution space 2530 to the left in the front view by the distribution valve 2551.

  On the other hand, when the transistors TRB0 and TRB1 are turned on at the same time and the transistors TRA0 and TRA1 are turned off at the same time, an exciting current flows through the power supply line 4250 to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 and the output shaft 4210 rotates in the reverse direction (counterclockwise). To rotate). Note that the current that has flowed to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 flows in the power supply line 4240 in the direction of arrow b in FIG. 29, and then flows to the GND line 4230 through the transistor TRB1.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23B, the distribution valve 2551 can distribute the game ball in the distribution space 2530 to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551.

  Further, when holding the rotation position of the distribution valve 2551, for example, the distribution position for distributing the game ball to the left or the distribution position for distributing the game ball to the right, the transistor TRA0 and the transistor TRB0 are turned off and the transistor TRA1 and transistor TRB1 are turned on. Accordingly, the transistor TRA1 and the transistor TRB1 are turned on, and the power supply line 4240 and the power supply line 4250 connected to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 are connected to the GND line 4230 through the transistor TRA1 and the transistor TRB1.

  That is, both connection terminals of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 are connected to the same potential (in this case, the ground potential 0 V). In such a state, the resistance of the solenoid against the change in the state of the electric magnetic field is exerted, and the output shaft 4210 is stopped. Therefore, even if the game ball hits, the distribution position of the distribution valve 2551 fixed to the distribution shaft 2552 is maintained.

  As described above, when the movable body (distribution valve 2551) is at the predetermined stop position, the movable body can be maintained in the stopped state without supplying current to the electromagnetic drive source (distribution valve drive solenoid 4200). Therefore, the heat generated by the electromagnetic drive source can be kept low even when driving for a long time.

  FIG. 30B is a time chart showing an example of an excitation state of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. For example, when the distribution position of left and right is maintained alternately for 10 seconds while the distribution position of the distribution valve 2551 is operated alternately on the left and right, it is rotated forward for 100 ms and then for 900 ms as described above. The distribution position (position where the game balls are distributed to the left) is maintained without flowing current to the 4200, then reversed by 100 ms, and then the distribution position (without flowing current to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 for 900 ms) ( (The position where the game ball is distributed to the right) is maintained, and then it is rotated forward for 100 ms, and the operation is periodically performed 10 times in a cycle such as... Heat generation of the minute valve drive solenoid 4200 can be suppressed low.

  More specifically, the current that flows to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 is the current (about 240 mA) that the drive voltage (+ 12V) / solenoid winding resistance (for example, 50Ω) flows to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200. In the case of maintaining 100 ms normal rotation and 900 ms as shown in FIG. 30B, the power can be reduced to 1/10 as compared with the driving method in which the current is constantly supplied. In addition, the drive condition of 100 ms normal rotation and 900 ms maintenance has been described this time, but in the case of 100 ms normal rotation and 1900 ms maintenance, the power can be reduced to 1/20. Thus, the longer the maintenance time, the higher the effect of reducing heat generation.

[Third embodiment of electromagnetic drive source]
In the second embodiment described above, the drive circuit is constituted by four transistors, but a drive driver IC may be employed instead. FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing an example in which the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 is driven using a drive driver IC. The drive driver IC 4260 has a power supply voltage input terminal VM, control signal input terminals IN1 and IN2, output terminals OUT1 and OUT2, and a GND terminal.

  A predetermined voltage (for example, + 12V) is supplied to the power supply voltage input terminal VM as an operating power supply. The GND terminal is grounded. The output terminals OUT1 and OUT2 are connected to a distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 as an electromagnetic drive source. The control signal input terminals IN1 and IN2 are connected to the main control output circuit 4100h shown in FIG. 28, and a drive signal [ON signal (H) / OFF signal (L)]) is input thereto.

  The drive driver IC 4260 creates + 5V based on the controller 4262 for control, the driver 4264 for outputting a drive signal by the controller 4262, and the voltage supplied from the power supply voltage input terminal VM, and + 5V as the operating voltage. To the controller 4262, a thermal shutdown circuit 4268 that outputs a detection signal to the controller 4262 when the temperature in the IC package reaches a specified temperature (eg, 170 ° C.), and a controller 4262 that detects an overcurrent. An overcurrent detection circuit 4272 for outputting an overcurrent detection signal is incorporated.

  Further, the drive driver IC 4260 incorporates a drive circuit composed of four MOSFETs in the subsequent stage of the driver 4262. This drive circuit has an operating voltage line 4274 connected to the operating voltage supplied from the power supply voltage input terminal VM, and a GND line 4276 grounded through the GND terminal.

[Drive circuit section]
A drain terminal of a P-channel type MOSFET A0 (hereinafter referred to as MOSA0) is connected to the operating voltage line 4274, and a source terminal of the MOSA0 is connected to a source terminal of an N-channel type MOSFET B1 (hereinafter referred to as MOSB1). The drain terminal is connected to the GND line 4276 (grounded).

  Further, a P-channel type MOSFET A0 (hereinafter referred to as MOSB0) is arranged at the subsequent stage of the P-channel type MOSA0, the drain terminal of the MOSB0 is connected to the operating voltage line 4274, and the source terminal of the MOSB0 is the N-channel type MOSFET A1 (hereinafter referred to as the MOSB0). The drain terminal of the MOSA1 is connected to the GND line 4276 (grounded).

  One end of the power supply line 4240 is connected to the connection point between the source terminal of the MOSB0 and the source terminal of the MOSA1, and the other end of the power supply line 4240 is connected to the output terminal OUT1.

  One end of the power supply line 4250 is connected to the connection point between the source terminal of the MOSA0 and the source terminal of the MOSB1, and the other end of the power supply line 4250 is connected to the output terminal OUT2.

  Further, the diode D2 is provided in reverse bias in parallel with the MOSB1, that is, the anode terminal of the diode D2 is connected to the GND line 4276, and the cathode terminal of the diode D2 is connected to the power supply line 4250. The diode D1 is provided in reverse bias in parallel with the MOSA1, that is, the anode terminal of the diode D1 is connected to the GND line 4276, and the cathode terminal of the diode D1 is connected to the power supply line 4240.

[Circuit operation]
When LOW is input to the control signal input terminal IN1 and HI is input to the control signal input terminal IN2, MOSB0 and MOSB1 are simultaneously turned on, and both MOSA0 and MOSA1 are turned off. Then, a current flows in the right direction in the figure through the operating voltage line 4274 and the MOSB0 in the drawing, an exciting current flows in the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200, and the output shaft 4210 rotates in the forward direction (rotates clockwise). . Note that the current that has flowed to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 flows to the GND line 4276 through the power supply line 4250 and the MOSB1.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, the distribution valve 2551 can distribute the game ball in the distribution space 2530 to the left in the front view by the distribution valve 2551.

  On the other hand, when HI is input to the control signal input terminal IN1 and LOW is input to the control signal input terminal IN2, MOSA0 and MOSA1 are simultaneously turned on, and both MOSB0 and MOSB1 are turned off. Then, a current flows to the power supply line 4250 via the operating voltage line 4274 and MOSA0 in the right direction in FIG. . Note that the current that has flowed to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 flows to the GND line 4276 through the power supply line 4240 and the MOSA1.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 23B, the distribution valve 2551 can distribute the game ball in the distribution space 2530 to the right in the front view by the distribution valve 2551.

  Further, when holding the rotation position of the distribution valve 2551, for example, the distribution position for distributing the game ball to the left or the distribution position for distributing the game ball to the right, the HI and control signal are input to the control signal input terminal IN1. When HI is input to the terminal IN2, MOSA0 and MOSB0 are turned off, and at the same time, MOSA1 and MOSB1 are turned on. Therefore, the power supply line 4240 and the power supply line 4250 connected to the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 are connected to the GND line 4230 through the MOSA1 and the MOSB1.

  That is, both connection terminals of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 are connected to the same potential (in this case, the ground potential 0 V). For this reason, in such a state, the resistance of the solenoid against the change in the state of the electric magnetic field is exerted, and the output shaft 4210 is stopped. Therefore, even if the game ball hits, the distribution position of the distribution valve 2551 fixed to the distribution shaft 2552 is maintained.

  Thus, when the movable body is at the predetermined stop position, the stopped state of the movable body can be maintained without supplying current to the electromagnetic drive source. Therefore, the heat generated by the electromagnetic drive source can be kept low even when driving for a long time.

[Thermal shutdown circuit 4268]
The thermal shutdown circuit 4268 outputs a detection signal to the controller 4262 when the temperature in the IC package reaches a specified temperature (for example, 170 ° C.). In response to this, the controller 4262 turns off (high impedance) the output terminals OUT1 and OUT2.

[Overcurrent detection circuit 7272]
As shown in FIG. 31, each of the MOSFETs MOSA0, MOSB0, MOSA1, and MOSB1 is provided with current detection units 4270a to 4270d that detect the drain current of each MOSFET. When one of the current detection units 4270a to 4270d exceeds a specified current value and the state reaches a set period (for example, 5 μs), the overcurrent detection circuit 4272 detects the overcurrent, and the controller 4262 A detection signal is output. In response to this, the controller 4262 turns off (high impedance) the output terminals OUT1 and OUT2.

[Penetration current prevention time]
If a through current flows due to simultaneous turn-on of upper and lower MOSFETs (for example, MOSA0 and MOSB1 or MOSB0 and MOSA1) in the drive circuit, the MOSFET may be damaged. To prevent the through current, the dead time is set inside the IC. It is made to generate with.

  FIG. 30C is a time chart showing an example of an excitation state of the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200 including a dead time for preventing a through current. Compared with FIG. 30B, a dead time of a period t1 is provided from the point of normal rotation of 100 ms. During the dead time period t1, MOSB0 is turned off and MOSB1 is turned on. At this time, the potential of the source terminal of the MOSB0 is lower than the GND line 4276. Therefore, a current flows toward the GND line 4276 via the GND line 4276, the diode D1, the power supply line 4240, the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200, the power supply line 4250, and the MOSB1. Thereby, a through current can be prevented.

  Further, a dead time of a period t2 is provided from the time when the state is maintained for 900 ms. During the dead time period t2, MOSB0 is turned off and MOSB1 is turned on. At this time, the potential of the source terminal of the MOSB0 is lower than the GND line 4276. Therefore, a current flows toward the GND line 4276 via the GND line 4276, the diode D1, the power supply line 4240, the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200, the power supply line 4250, and the MOSB1. Thereby, a through current can be prevented.

  In addition, a dead time of a period t1 is provided from the time when 100 ms reverses. During the dead time period t1 at this time, MOSA0 is turned off and MOSA1 is turned on. At this time, the potential of the source terminal of the MOSA 0 is lower than that of the GND line 4276. Therefore, a current flows toward the GND line 4276 via the GND line 4276, the diode D2, the power supply line 4250, the distribution valve drive solenoid 4200, the power supply line 4240, and the MOSA1. Thereby, a through current can be prevented.

  In the same manner, 900 ms state maintenance, period t2 dead time, 100 ms forward rotation, period t1 dead time, 900 ms state maintenance, period t2 dead time, 100 ms reverse rotation, period t1 dead time, etc. .

  In the third embodiment described above, the dead time is generated by the controller 4262. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the on / off control of the four MOSFETs (on / off of the voltage with respect to the gate terminal) and the dead time control are performed by the main control MPU 4100a in FIG. ).

[Non-operation detection of distribution valve 2551]
As described above, when the thermal shutdown circuit 4268 or the overcurrent detection circuit 4272 of the drive driver IC 4260 outputs a signal, the drive driver IC 4260 or the drive source 4200 may be damaged, so the output terminals OUT1 and OUT2 are turned off. It is desirable to set so that the role (in this example, the distribution valve 2551) that stops driving for a long time plays a role that plays an important role in the game. There is a problem that things stop. In that case, it is necessary to return to normal operation at an early stage so as not to impair the fun of the game.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30D, a fan-shaped flange portion 2552a is formed integrally with the rear portion of the distribution shaft 2552, and the axis of the valve portion 2551b of the distribution piece 2551 and the distribution shaft 2552 is sandwiched. The detection piece 2552b that protrudes outward in the radial direction is formed at the edge of the flange portion 2552a at a position opposed to. Then, a distribution valve position detection sensor 2561 for detecting the detection piece 2552b is arranged at a position where the valve portion 2551b of the distribution valve 2551 takes 12:00. In addition, it replaces with the arrangement position of FIG.

  With this configuration, when the distribution valve 2551 is reciprocating in the left-right direction for the distribution operation, the detection piece 2552b passes through the distribution valve position detection sensor 2561. Therefore, when the reciprocating motion of the distribution valve 2551 in the left-right direction is performed, the distribution valve position detection sensor 2561 is always detected.

[Inactivity period timing processing]
The main control MPU 4100a (hereinafter referred to as the main control MPU), when the distribution valve 2551 is in the operating state, is based on a detection signal from a distribution valve position detection sensor 2561 (hereinafter simply referred to as a position detection sensor). The inactive period when 2551 is not operating is counted.

  The main control MPU executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms), and performs a switch input process as one of the timer interrupt processes. The inactive period timing process described below is executed next to the switch input process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a non-operation period timing process subroutine performed by the main control MPU. When the main control MPU starts the inactive period timing process, it first determines whether or not there is detection by the position detection sensor (step S100).

  In step S100, when it is determined that there is no detection by the position detection sensor, that is, in a non-operating state in which the distribution shaft 2552 is not operating, it is a counter for measuring the time of non-operating state. The value of the time counter is incremented by 1 (step S102), and the process proceeds to step S106.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S100 that there is a detection by the position detection sensor, that is, if the distribution shaft 2552 is operating and in an operating state, 0 is set in the time counter (step S104), and step S106 is performed. move on.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not the value of the time counter has reached a predetermined time D (step S106). If the value of the time counter does not reach the predetermined time D set in advance, step S106 is determined as NO, and the sub-routine for the non-operation period time counting process is exited.

  How long the above-mentioned specified time D is set can be arbitrarily determined by the operation pattern of the distribution valve 2551, but as an example, the distribution valve 2551 has one cycle (distribution position) from right to left to right. It is conceivable that a period of about 3 round trips is assumed. In this example, for example, it is about 6 seconds.

  Since the non-operation period timing process is executed every 4 ms, if the non-operation state continues to be detected for a predetermined time D, the value of the time counter is incremented by 1 every 4 ms. Reaches a predetermined time D (6 seconds in this example). In this case, step S106 is determined to be YES, and it is assumed that the non-operation period has reached the specified time, and processing for canceling the non-operation state is executed for the drive driver IC 4260.

  That is, data for outputting a LOW level signal is set to both the IN1 terminal and the IN2 terminal of the drive driver IC 4260 of FIG. 31 (step S108), and the subroutine of the non-operation period timing process is exited. As a result, a LOW level signal is output from the main control output circuit 4100h to both the IN1 terminal and the IN2 terminal of the drive driver IC 4260. When the controller 4262 of the drive driver IC 4260 receives these LOW level signals, it is reset, and the drive driver The IC 4260 is returned to the normal operation.

  On the other hand, when the distribution valve 2552 is operating, the value of the time counter is set to 0, so the value of the time counter does not reach a predetermined time D (6 seconds in this example). .

  If the drive driver IC 4260 does not operate normally even after performing the process for returning the drive driver IC 4260 to the normal operation in the above-described non-operation period timing process, it is determined again that there is no detection by the position detection sensor. However, such a situation is counted by the counter, and when the count value reaches a specified number of times (for example, 3 times), it is determined that an abnormality (for example, an internal failure) of the drive driver IC 4260 has occurred. When the control MPU 4100a transmits an error notification command to the peripheral control board 4140, a peripheral control MPU (not shown) provided on the peripheral control board 4140 displays an error on, for example, the liquid crystal display device 1900 and an external terminal board ( An error signal may be output to the output (not shown). Thus, the abnormality of the drive driver IC 4260 can be reliably notified to the hall and the player.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described by taking the rotary solenoid as an example of the electromagnetic drive source. However, the present invention is not limited to the rotary solenoid, and can be applied to, for example, a stepping motor.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing that the electrically connected terminals are connected to the same potential in the bipolar drive type stepping motor. The stepping motor has two types of coils, an A-phase coil and a B-phase coil. In order to reduce the heat generation of the coil, both terminals of the A-phase coil may be connected to the same potential, and at the same time, both terminals of the B-phase coil may be connected to the same potential. Here, the same potential can be selected as appropriate, for example, between power supply voltages created on a power supply substrate, between grounds (0 V), or the like. That is, both terminals of the A phase coil can be connected to the same potential, for example, +12 V, and both terminals of the B phase coil can be connected to the same potential, for example, the ground. By connecting to the same potential, no current flows through the coil. Therefore, the heat generation of the coil can be reduced.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the embodiment, the gaming machine applied to the pachinko machine 1 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachislot machine or a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine are fused. Even in this case, the same effect can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Game board 1100 Game area 1110A Front component 1111 Outer rail 1112 Inner rail 1114 Stop part 1151 Out port 1160 Substrate holder 1170 Main control board box 1180 Function display unit 1200 Game panel 1210 Panel board 1215 Opening part 1220 Panel holder 1510 Peripheral control board 1900 Liquid crystal display device 1910 Peripheral control board box 2000 Table unit 2100 Attacker unit 2101 First starting port 2102 Second starting port 2103 Large winning port 2104 General winning port 2105 Movable piece 2106 Opening / closing member 2110 Base plate 2110a Opening 2110b 樋Part 2111 first receiving member 2112 second receiving member 2113 general receiving member 2113a collar 2114 start-up solenoid 2115 solenoid cover 2115a Taxiway 2115b Discharge port 2116 Start port decoration board 2120 Unit case 2120a Large discharge port 2120b General discharge port 2121 Attack solenoid 2122 Count sensor 2123 General prize port sensor 2124 Unit cover 2124a Ball receiving part 2125 Large prize port decoration board 2126 Attacker unit Relay board 2200 Front side unit 2201 General winning opening 2202 Shelf part 2203 Shelf part 2210 Base 2211 Gutter part 2300 Gate unit 2301 Gate part 2302 Gate sensor 2200 Front side unit 2500 Center object 2501 Window part 2502 Flange part 2503 Peripheral wall part 2504 Warp entrance 2505 Warp outlet 2506 Projection 2510 Stage 2511 First stage 2512 Second stay 2513 Third stage 2514 Fourth stage 2514a Fall hole 2515 Fifth stage 2516 First chance inlet 2517 Second chance inlet 2518 Chance outlet 2520 Center base 2522 Space forming recess 2521 Rear extension wall 2525 Sorting space cover 2530 Sorting space 2531 Upper space 2532 Lower space 2533 Bottom portion 2534 Discharge port 2535 Opening portion 2540 Guide passage 2541 Discharge port 2545 Sorting entrance passage

2550 Sorting unit 2551 Sorting valve 2551a Cylindrical part 2551b Valve part 2551c Rear wall part 2552 Sorting shaft 2552a Hook part 2552b Detection piece 2553 Locking member 2553a Locking piece 2553b Stopper piece 2554a Cylindrical shaft part 2554b Slit 2554b Movement restriction part 2554d Supporting cylinder part 2555 Sorting slider 2555a Locking piece 2555b Groove 2555c Main body part 2555d Projection 2555e Detection piece 2555f Rack gear 2556 Connection spring 2557 Link member 2557a Transmission pin 2558 Shaking drive motor 2559 Bearing bush 2560 Bearing plate Valve position detection sensor 2562 1st transmission gear 2562a 1st gear part 2562b 2nd gear part 2563 2nd transmission gear 2564 Driven transmission member 2564a Follower gear portion 2564b Insertion portion 2564c Actuating piece 2564d Transmission slit 2564e Mounting portion 2565 Displacement movable upper decoration body 2565a Sliding pin 2565b Shaft fixing portion 2567 Displacement movable lower decoration body 2566 Support pin 2568 Distribution back decoration body 2568a Opening portion 2569 Sorting decorative board 2570 Sorting relay board 2575L Left gate 2575R Right gate 2580L, R Sorting detection sensor 2585 Irregular delay unit 2586 Upper irregular delay creating means 2586a Hole 2587a Hole 2587 Lower irregular delay creating means 2588 Irregular delay Side detection sensor 2590 Sorting suggestion member 3000 Back unit 3010 Back box 3010a Rear wall 3010b Opening 3100 Back front decoration unit 3122a First passage 3200 Back top production unit 3400 Under direction unit 3600 back lower right direction unit 4100a main control MPU
4100b Main control I / O port 4100c RAM clear switch 4100d ROM
4100e RAM
4100f Main control input circuit 4100h Main control output circuit 4100g Main control solenoid drive circuit 4100i Power failure prevention circuit

Claims (1)

A movable body made movable;
A drive source for moving the movable body;
Control means for controlling energization of the drive source,
In the gaming machine provided with an operating state in which the movable body moves and a non-operating state in which the movable body does not move with respect to the drive source,
The control means controls the drive source to an energized state in the operating state, and connects at least the electrically connected terminals of the drive source to the same potential in the non-operating state. To maintain the stop state of the movable body,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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