JP2017080640A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a launching handle device where a hand can be rested on a finger-rest while holding an operation handle during a game, and in addition, when the Pachinko game is resumed, the operation handle can be rotated back to a desired position immediately.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine comprises an operation handle which is rotated and operated by a player and when not rotated and operated, rotates back to its original position. The operation handle is rotatably attached to a cylindrical part which is attached to the body of the Pachinko game machine, and a finger-rest member movable in the rotating direction of the operation handle is assembled to the cylindrical part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which the hitting strength is adjusted according to the rotation angle of an operation handle biased in one direction.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle for performing a driving operation of the pachinko ball into the game area, and the player can enjoy the pachinko game by operating the operation handle. It is a waste. In recent years, the operation handle itself is a touch switch, and when a player grasps it with his hand, not only is a pachinko ball ready to fire, but also the rotation of this operation handle. The amount is detected by the operation amount detection device, and the player can adjust the hitting strength of the pachinko ball by adjusting the rotation amount of the operation handle.

  The operation handle is automatically returned to the original position by a spring or the like when the player releases the hand. In other words, in order to perform pachinko games by rotating the operation handle, it is natural that the player must rotate the operation handle by applying a force against the urging force such as a spring. During the game, in order to maintain the hitting strength selected by the player, it is necessary to continue applying a force against the urging force such as a spring.

  Thus, since it is easy to get tired of maintaining the operation handle at a predetermined position during play, various mechanisms such as those proposed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have been adopted.

Japanese Patent No. 3656722 JP 2005-125006 A

  However, in the operation handle, if the internal mechanism is complicated and the outer shape of the operation handle becomes large, a person with a small hand such as a woman gets tired by holding itself.

  In addition, during pachinko games, the player must have an operation handle so that the position of the operation handle does not change and touch the stop button. It has become.

  The object of the present invention is, for example, that a player can rest while holding an operation handle during a game, and when a pachinko game is resumed, the player can easily rotate the operation handle back to a desired position. It is to provide a pachinko machine that can be used.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is:
A pachinko gaming machine equipped with an operation handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotation is not performed,
The operation handle is rotatably attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine, and the finger placement member movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle generates a frictional force that can be stopped at a predetermined position. Assembled,
The operation handle is provided with a finger placement interlocking unit that engages a part of the finger placement member and rotates the finger placement member when the operation handle rotates.
When rotating the operation handle from the original position to one side, the finger placement member rotates to the one side in conjunction with the operation handle,
When the operation handle is rotated in the reverse direction to return to the original position, the finger placement member is stopped by the frictional force without interlocking with the operation handle, and the operation handle is moved to the original position side. It is configured to return.

  According to the present invention, a pachinko gaming machine that can rest a hand while holding an operation handle during a game and can easily return the operation handle to a preferred position by a player when restarting the pachinko game. Can be provided.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine main body that employs a launching handle device according to the present invention. It is a perspective view of the main body. It is the perspective view seen from the right side of the firing handle apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is the perspective view seen from the left side of the firing handle apparatus. The firing handle apparatus is shown, (a) is a perspective view seen from the rear, and (b) is a partially enlarged sectional view taken along line 1-1 in (a). It is a rear view of the launching handle device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back side of the launching handle apparatus. It is a rear view of the components inserted and assembled in the cylindrical part which comprises the launching handle apparatus. It is a front view of the same part. It is a right view of the same part. It is a left view of the component. It is a back side view of the same part. It is a top view of the component. It is the perspective view seen from the right front of the component. It is the perspective view seen from the left side front of the component. It is the perspective view seen from the left side back surface of the component. It is the perspective view seen from the right side back of the component. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the launching handle apparatus concerning Example 2 of the present invention. It is the perspective view seen from the opposite side to Drawing 18 of the launching handle device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the launching handle apparatus. It is a rear view of the launching handle device. It is a fragmentary sectional view when the launch handle apparatus is attached to the main body of the pachinko machine. It is a left side view of the launching handle device. It is a fragmentary sectional view when the same launching handle device is attached to the main body of the pachinko machine by a method different from FIG. It is a bottom view of the launching handle device. The cylindrical part which comprises the launching handle apparatus, and the components inserted and assembled in it are shown, (a) is a partial transverse plane when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part FIG. 4B is a partial cross-sectional plan view when the resistance adjusting portion is in contact with the mounting arm portion. The parts inserted and assembled into the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device are shown, (a) is a rear view when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part, and (b) is a rear view. It is a rear view in case the resistance adjustment part is contact | abutting to the attachment arm part. The parts inserted and assembled into the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device are shown, (a) is a plan view when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part, (b) It is a top view in case a resistance adjustment part is contact | abutting to the attachment arm part. The part inserted and assembled in the cylindrical part which comprises the same launching handle apparatus is shown, (a) is a left side view when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part, (b) FIG. 6 is a left side view when the resistance adjusting portion is in contact with the mounting arm portion. The part inserted and assembled | attached in the cylindrical part which comprises the same launching handle apparatus is shown, (a) is a right view in case the resistance adjustment part does not contact | abut to an attachment arm part, (b) FIG. 6 is a right side view when the resistance adjusting portion is in contact with the mounting arm portion. The parts inserted and assembled into the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device are shown, (a) is a bottom view when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part, (b) is It is a bottom view in case a resistance adjustment part is contact | abutting to the attachment arm part. The components inserted and assembled into the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device are shown. (A) is a perspective view when the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part. It is a perspective view in case a resistance adjustment part is contact | abutting to the attachment arm part. 32 shows a part inserted and assembled in the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device as viewed from the side opposite to FIG. 32, and (a) shows that the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part. (B) is a perspective view when the resistance adjusting portion is in contact with the mounting arm portion. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part inserted and assembled in a cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device as viewed from the back, in which (a) is a diagram in which the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part; (B) is a perspective view in case the resistance adjusting part is contact | abutting to the attachment arm part. FIG. 34 shows a part inserted and assembled in the cylindrical part constituting the launching handle device as viewed from the side opposite to FIG. 34, and (a) shows that the resistance adjusting part is not in contact with the mounting arm part. (B) is a perspective view when the resistance adjusting portion is in contact with the mounting arm portion.

  In the following, each invention will be described by dividing it into various “cases” and “timing”, and these “cases” and “timing” are defined as follows. “Case” explains the difference in the interlocking relationship between the finger placement member and the operation handle. “First case” means that the finger placement member rotates independently without being linked to the operation handle. In the “second case”, the finger placement member rotates in conjunction with the operation handle.

  On the other hand, the “timing” is divided according to when the resistance applying timing by the resistance adjusting device is determined, and the “first timing” is fixed when the operating handle is rotated to the desired position. For this reason, the resistance adjusting device works, and “second timing” means that the operating handle is caused to generate a resistance force almost always different from that of the conventional operating handle, and the operating handle is returned to the original position. This is a case where the resistance is lost only for a certain period after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle.

In order to solve the above-described problem, first, the means taken by the invention 1 is
"A launching handle device for a pachinko gaming machine having an operating handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotating operation is not performed,
A launching handle device characterized in that the operation handle is rotatably attached to a cylindrical part attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine and a finger placement member that is movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle is assembled. .

  That is, the launch handle device according to the first aspect of the present invention is an operation handle that is rotated by a player and returns to the original position when the player is not playing a pachinko game, and a finger rest that is movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle. And a member. This finger placement member may be assembled to a cylindrical part attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine or a guide part different from this. In this case, the cylindrical portion is attached to the main body constituting the pachinko gaming machine in a state of protruding from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine, and the cylindrical portion itself is not rotated even if the operation handle is rotated. It does not rotate.

  When the operation handle is rotated by the player, the rotation amount of the operation handle is detected and the hitting strength of the pachinko ball is adjusted. In the operation handle of the best mode to be described later, the hitting strength increases as the rotation amount increases.

  Now, in the firing handle device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the fact that the finger placement member is movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle means that the finger placement member can be moved by applying some force to the finger placement member, Conversely, if no force is applied to the finger placement member, it means that the finger can be kept in that position. Specifically, for example, a frictional force is generated between the finger placement member and the tubular portion or the guide portion formed on the firing handle device separately from the tubular portion. This is realized by assembling the finger placing member to the tubular portion or the guide portion.

  On the other hand, this finger placement member is different from returning to the original position when the operation handle is released. When the player moves the original handle from the original position to a favorite position, for example, a frictional force acts on the original. There is no return rotation to the position. Furthermore, the finger placement member can be freely moved to a desired position by the player, but remains stopped at the moved location.

  In moving the finger placement member, for example, the finger placement member that is linked with the operation handle within a certain range as well as the case where the player directly moves the finger placement member with the finger (first case). This includes the case where the member is moved in conjunction with the operation handle rotated by the player (second case).

  Here, in order to use this firing handle device, the player rotates the operation handle to a position where the desired hitting strength is obtained. In the first case, the player moves the finger placement member, The favorite finger, for example, thumb or index finger is rotated to a position where it can be supported.In the second case, the finger placement member rotates to a certain range in conjunction with the rotation of the operation handle. If the player does not like the position, the player rotates the finger placement member slightly to a desired position. As a result of the above, it is possible to support the hand with the operation handle with this finger placement member by simply placing the finger of the hand with the operation handle at the desired hitting strength position on the finger placement member. In addition to being able to play pachinko games in an easy state, the finger placement member does not rotate (move) unless it is applied more force when it is actively moved. For example, the player can hold the operation handle Even if the position is changed, the preferred position of the operation handle does not change carelessly.

  In addition, assuming that the player stops the game on the pachinko machine for something, and finishes using the pachinko machine again to start the game on the pachinko machine, When the pachinko game is stopped by releasing the hand, the operation handle returns to the original position and rotates. Here, in the first case, the finger placement member remains unchanged at the position where the player has matched, and in the second case, the finger placement member also returns along with the return of the operation handle. In some cases, only the operation handle returns with the finger placement member left.

  Next, when the player who has finished using the pachinko machine again starts to play the pachinko machine, he holds the operation handle with his hand and rotates it. In the first case, the player touches the finger placement member. The operation handle may be rotated until the finger that is in contact comes into contact with the finger placement member whose position has not changed. As a result, the player can immediately hold the operation handle at the preferred position set earlier without looking for the preferred position of the operation handle, and can rest his hand with the finger placement member. You can continue in comfort.

  When resting a hand with the above finger placing member, it is very effective to put a “thumb” on this finger placing member. This is because the fingers other than the thumb are mainly used to wrap and hold the operation handle, and at that time, the tip of the thumb is in a state of extending straight and is easily put on the finger placement member. . In other words, when the thumb is placed on the finger placement member, the player's hand is in a natural state.

  Other aspects of resting hands with the above finger placement member include the following. For example, a finger is applied to the finger placement member, a finger is hooked on the finger placement member, and a protrusion formed on the operation handle itself is sandwiched with the finger together with the finger placement member. .

  Of course, in the second case, if the returning player rotates the game handle to a preferred position, the finger placement member moves to the preferred position in conjunction with the rotated operation handle as described above. Can be rotated or adjusted slightly, and the player can rest his / her hand by placing his / her finger on the finger holder at the desired position set earlier, so that pachinko games can be played in an easy state. You can continue.

  Furthermore, since the finger placement member exhibits the above function only by being assembled to the cylindrical portion or the guide portion, for example, if it satisfies the condition that it can move in the rotation direction of the operation handle, it has a very simple structure. It is possible to be a thing. This means that it is possible to adopt a finger rest member that has the function of being able to rest the hand and immediately bringing the operation handle to a desired position without increasing the cost of the entire firing handle device. This means that, as a result, the cost increase of the entire pachinko gaming machine can be suppressed while the function can be increased.

  Therefore, according to the launch handle device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the hand can be rested by the finger placement member while holding the operation handle during the game, and the operation handle can be adjusted to the desired position when the pachinko game is resumed. Can be done immediately.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the means taken by the invention 2 relates to the firing handle device described as the invention 1,
“An operation amount detection device that rotatably attaches the operation handle to a cylindrical portion attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine, and adjusts the hit ball strength at least according to the rotation amount of the operation handle in the cylindrical portion; The resistance handle for applying a resistance force in the return rotation direction is housed in the operation handle rotated by a certain amount.

  That is, in the launch handle device according to the second aspect of the present invention, at least the operation amount detection device and a resistance force adjustment device that applies a resistance force in the return rotation direction to the operation handle rotated by a certain amount in the cylindrical portion. Is stored. The operation amount detection device detects the amount of rotation of the operation handle and adjusts the hitting strength of the hitting device. By rotating the operation handle little by little, the player can set the desired hitting strength position. It can be determined by the rotational position of the operation handle.

  Further, the resistance adjusting device applies a resistance force to the operation handle that is biased to return to the original position, and there are two types of application timings, the first and the second. . The first timing is to apply a resistance force to the operation handle by the resistance adjusting device when the operation handle is rotated to a preferred position. On the other hand, the second timing is a timing at which the operating handle is caused to generate a resistance force different from that of the conventional operating handle almost always, and the operating handle is returned to the original position. The resistance force by the resistance adjusting device is eliminated only for a certain period after the hand is released.

  Now, in the case where the resistance adjusting device is controlled at the first timing, when the operation handle is rotated by a certain amount, in other words, when the operation handle is rotated to the player's favorite position, A resistance force is applied to the operation handle in the return rotation direction. That is, since the launching handle device has the resistance adjusting device, when the player rotates the operation handle to a desired position, the operation handle has a resistance force in the return rotation direction. Since it is given by this resistance adjusting device, the operation handle remains stopped at that position.

  As a result, in the launching handle device having the resistance adjusting device controlled at the first timing, when the player rotates the operation handle to a desired position, the finger resting member can rest the hand. As a matter of course, a resistance force in the return rotation direction is applied to the operation handle by the resistance adjusting device. For this reason, the player can stop the operation handle at the desired position, and for example, can continue the pachinko game while resting on the finger placing member while holding one finger on the operation handle. is there.

  On the other hand, when the resistance adjusting device is controlled at the second timing, a resistance force different from that of the conventional operation handle is almost always generated in the operation handle, and the operation handle is returned to the original position. The resistance adjusting device is activated so that the resistance disappears only at a timing, that is, for a fixed period after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle. In other words, since the firing handle device has the resistance adjusting device controlled at the second timing, when the player rotates the operation handle to a desired position, the operation handle is rotated. Since the resisting force is generated even in the shifted position, the operation handle remains stopped at the rotated position.

  As a result, in the launching handle device having the resistance adjusting device controlled at the second timing, when the player rotates the operation handle to the desired position, the finger resting member can rest the hand. As a matter of course, a resistance force in the return rotation direction is applied to the operation handle by the resistance adjusting device. For this reason, the player can stop the operation handle at the desired position, and for example, can continue the pachinko game while resting on the finger placing member while holding one finger on the operation handle. is there.

  Of course, in the launching handle device having the resistance adjusting device controlled at the second timing, the resistance force by the resistance adjusting device disappears only for a certain period after the player releases the operation handle. Therefore, the operating handle is returned to the original position after the player releases his / her hand from the operating handle by the original position returning rotational force.

In the launching handle device according to the second aspect of the present invention, at least the operation amount detection device and a resistance force adjusting device for applying a resistance force in the return rotation direction to the operation handle rotated by a predetermined amount in the cylindrical portion. Is stored. As a result, the size and shape of the operation handle rotatably assembled to the cylindrical portion can be determined without being affected by the presence of the resistance adjusting device, and the degree of freedom in design of the operation handle can be improved. . In other words, since the launching handle device according to the present invention stores the resistance adjusting device in the cylindrical portion, the operation handle can be downsized even if the resistance adjusting device is provided. Yes, even a person with a small hand such as a woman can use an operation handle that is easy to operate.

  Furthermore, since the firing handle device according to the second aspect of the present invention houses at least the operation amount detection device and the resistance adjusting device in the cylindrical portion, the firing handle device itself is unitized. .

  Therefore, the launch handle device of the second aspect of the invention exhibits the same function as that of the first aspect of the invention, and can also apply a resistance force in the return rotation direction to the operation handle by the resistance force adjusting device. The degree of freedom of design can be increased. In addition, the launch handle device of the second aspect of the present invention is configured as a single independent part, so that it is easy to mount and low cost.

Further, the means taken by the invention 3 is the firing handle device described as the invention 2,
“The resistance adjustment device includes a drive source and a resistance adjustment unit that receives the drive force from the drive source and adjusts the generation of the resistance between the operation handle and the resistance adjustment. A resistance amplifying mechanism is provided between the control unit and the resistance adjusting device ”.

  That is, in the launching handle device according to the third aspect of the present invention, first, the resistance force adjusting device receives the driving force from the driving source and adjusts the generation of the resistance force between the operating handle side. Since a resistance force adjusting unit is provided, by selecting a method of applying the driving force of the driving source, two kinds of methods of applying a resistance force to the operation handle (the first timing or the first timing described above) 2) can be easily realized.

  When the resistance adjusting device is operated at the first timing, when the player rotates the operation handle to a desired position, the operation handle returns to the original position. Resistance force against the force is generated by the resistance adjustment device. For this reason, even if the player is only touching the operation handle with one finger, for example, even if the player does not hold the operation handle to apply force, the operation handle does not return to the original position. The game can be continued while the operation handle is held at a preferred rotation position.

  On the other hand, when the resistance adjusting device is operated at the second timing, that is, a resistance force different from that of the conventional operation handle is almost always generated in the operation handle, and the operation handle is moved to the original position. When the drive source is operated so that the resistance force disappears only for a certain period after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle, the player rotates the operation handle to the desired position. When the operation handle is operated, an opposite resistance force (for example, mechanical frictional force or magnetic force) larger than the original return force of the operation handle is applied to the operation handle by the resistance force adjusting unit of the resistance force adjusting device. It is generated between the sides. For this reason, since the resistance force is generated even when the operation handle is rotated to a position desired by the player, even if the player touches the operation handle with one finger, for example, That is, even if the operation handle is not gripped and force is applied, the operation handle does not return to the original position, and the game can be continued while the operation handle is held at a preferred rotation position.

When the resistance adjusting device operates at the second timing, the drive source operates in the resistance adjusting device only for a certain period after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle. The resistance adjusting unit that receives the driving force from the driving source retracts from the operation handle, and eliminates the resistance force generated between the operation source and the operation handle. As a result, the operation handle that the player has released his hand is automatically returned to the original position within the predetermined time by the return rotational force to the original position which the operation handle originally had.

  As described above, at any timing, a so-called “solenoid” is employed as the drive source in the best mode described later, but a motor may be employed.

  In the launching handle device according to the third aspect of the present invention, since the resistance force amplifying mechanism is provided between the resistance force adjusting unit and the resistance force adjusting device, the driving force from the drive source of the resistance force adjusting device is obtained. It can be amplified and transmitted to the resistance adjusting section. In other words, the presence of this resistance force amplifying mechanism makes it possible to generate a sufficient resistance force even if the drive source is small.

  Therefore, the launching handle device of the invention 3 exhibits the same function as that of the invention 2, and can hold the turning position of the operating handle with a light force, and has a good operability of the operating handle. In addition, the presence of the resistance amplification mechanism makes it possible to generate sufficient resistance even when the drive source is small.

Further, the means taken by the invention 4 relates to the firing handle device described as the invention 3,
“The elastic body is disposed on the contact surface of the resistance adjusting portion with the operation handle”.

  That is, in the launching handle device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, an elastic body is arranged on the contact surface of the resistance adjusting portion with the operation handle, and the elastic force body causes the resistance adjusting portion to The impact when coming into contact with the operation handle is reduced.

  In other words, in the launching handle device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if the resistance adjusting unit abruptly contacts the operating handle side by the resistance adjusting device, the impact at that time is absorbed by the elastic body. Not only does the pachinko player holding the handle feel uncomfortable, but also the above-described resistance adjusting device and the resistance amplification mechanism are protected.

  Examples of the material of the elastic body include rubbers and resins such as synthetic rubber, and the resistance force of the resistance adjusting portion can be further increased by the frictional resistance of the elastic body formed of these materials. .

  Therefore, the launching handle device according to the fourth aspect of the invention exhibits the same function as that of the third aspect of the invention, and can protect each part of the resistance adjusting unit and the resistance amplifying mechanism by its elastic body. It is.

In order to solve the above problems, the means taken by the invention 5 is:
"A launching handle device for a pachinko gaming machine having an operating handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotating operation is not performed,
A finger rest having a mounting arm portion that is rotatably attached to a cylindrical portion attached to a main body of the pachinko gaming machine and that is movable in a rotation direction of the operating handle and extends into the cylindrical portion. A launching handle device ”in which a member is assembled, and further, an inner end portion of the mounting arm portion of the finger placement member is assembled inside the cylindrical portion.

That is, the launching handle device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention includes a finger placement member that is rotatably attached to the cylindrical portion attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine and that is movable in the rotational direction of the operating handle. However, it is different from that of the first aspect in that the finger placement member has a mounting arm portion extending into the cylindrical portion.

  Accordingly, the functions of the finger placement member and the operation handle in the fifth aspect of the invention are the same as those of the first aspect of the invention, and the explanation of the functions of the finger placement member and the operation handle is omitted, and the finger placement member is placed in the cylindrical portion. The function obtained by having the extending mounting arm portion will be mainly described.

  In the launching handle device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the finger placement member is assembled, the inner end portion of the mounting arm portion is assembled inside the cylindrical portion. “Assembling inside the cylindrical portion” means that the method of assembling the finger placing member in the firing handle device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is different from that in the firing handle device of the first aspect. The assembly of the placing member means that it is performed through an attachment arm portion extending to the inside of the cylindrical portion.

  The attachment arm portion can be assembled to the inside of the tubular portion by various means. For example, as in the best mode to be described later, the tip of the attachment arm portion may be attached to the handle shaft that is the rotation center of the operation handle, or a support base for an operation amount detection device or the like disposed in the cylindrical portion You may make it attach the front-end | tip part of an attachment arm part to.

  As described above, by assembling the inner end portion of the mounting arm portion of the finger placement member inside the tubular portion, the main assembly portion of the finger placement member with respect to the tubular portion is located in the tubular member. Therefore, the finger-hanging member cannot be easily removed from the outside of the firing handle device.

  Further, an inner end portion of a mounting arm portion of a finger placement member that is movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle is assembled in the cylindrical portion. Further, similar to that according to the first aspect of the present invention, the finger placement member can be freely moved by the player to a desired position with respect to the tubular portion (in the first case), or the operation handle can be rotated. It rotates in conjunction with the movement (in the second case), and the finger placement member can be kept stopped at the moved position.

  Here, the player rotates the operation handle to a position where the desired hitting strength is obtained, and the finger placement member is rotated to a position where a favorite finger, for example, a thumb or an index finger can be supported (first case). ) Or interlocked with the operation handle (in the second case), the player can support the hand holding the operation handle at the desired hitting strength position with the finger placement member in an easy state. Not only can a pachinko game be performed, the operation handle will not be changed carelessly from the player's preferred position.

  In addition, assuming that the player stops the game on the pachinko machine for something, and finishes using the pachinko machine again to start the game on the pachinko machine, When the pachinko game is stopped by releasing the hand, the operation handle is rotated back to the original position, and the finger resting member remains at the position where the player has matched and does not change (the first timing and the first timing). If). Alternatively, the operation handle rotates back to the original position within a short time after a predetermined time has elapsed (second timing), and in the second case, the finger placement member rotates back together with the operation handle.

Next, when a player who has finished using the pachinko machine again starts to play with the pachinko machine, he holds the operation handle with his hand and rotates it. The operation handle may be rotated until the finger that has been in contact comes into contact with the finger placement member whose position has not changed. As a result, the player can immediately hold the operation handle at the preferred position set earlier without looking for the preferred position of the operation handle, and can rest his hand with the finger placement member. You can continue in comfort. Note that the operation handle is generally shaped so that each finger can be easily applied, and this shape also does not change, so the position where the player holds the operation handle is almost constant.

  In the case of the second timing, the finger placement member automatically rotates to the desired position in conjunction with the rotation of the operation handle to the desired position. As a result, the player can immediately hold the operation handle at the desired position without searching for the desired position of the operation handle, and can rest his hands with the finger rest member, so that the pachinko game is in an easy state. Will continue.

  Furthermore, the finger placement member has a very simple structure because it exhibits the above function only by assembling to the cylindrical portion if the condition that it can move in the rotation direction of the operation handle is satisfied. It is possible. This means that it is possible to adopt a finger rest member that has the function of being able to rest the hand and immediately bringing the operation handle to a desired position without increasing the cost of the entire firing handle device. This means that, as a result, the cost increase of the entire pachinko gaming machine can be suppressed while the function can be increased.

  Therefore, according to the launch handle device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the hand can be rested by the finger placement member while holding the operation handle during the game, and the operation handle is adjusted to the desired position when the pachinko game is resumed. In addition to being able to perform immediately, the finger-hanging member cannot be easily removed from the outside of the firing handle device.

Next, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the means taken by the invention 6 is that of the invention 5 described above.
“An operation amount detection device that adjusts the hitting strength according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle, and a resistance force adjustment that applies resistance to the mounting arm portion, in a cylindrical portion in which the operation handle is rotatably assembled. “The device is stored”.

  That is, in the firing handle device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the operation amount detecting device for the operation handle and the resistance for adjusting the resistance applied to the mounting arm portion are provided in the cylindrical portion in which the operation handle is rotatably assembled. A power adjustment device is housed.

  In the launching handle device according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the operation amount detection device housed in the cylindrical portion detects the amount of rotation of the operation handle and adjusts the hitting strength of the hitting device. Although it is the same as that which concerns on invention 2, the function by the resistance adjusting device accommodated in the said cylindrical part differs from it which concerns on invention 2 mentioned above.

  That is, in the launching handle device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the resistance force adjusting device adjusts the resistance force applied to the mounting arm portion. That is, in the first timing, the resistance adjusting device of the firing handle device has a resistance force with respect to the return rotation direction of the operation handle when the player rotates the operation handle to a desired position. In the case of the second timing, while the player rotates the operation handle to a preferred position and after stopping at the preferred position, A resistance force is applied to the mounting arm portion to the operation handle.

In the best mode to be described later, if a resistance force is applied to the mounting arm portion by the resistance force adjusting device, the mounting arm portion does not rotate from its position unless any other force is applied. Further, as in the best mode to be described later, if the inner end side of the mounting arm portion is assembled to the operation handle side (for example, the handle shaft), as a result, the operation handle also has a resistance to the return rotation direction. The operation handle is provided through the mounting arm portion, and the operation handle is not rotated while being in that position.

  As a result of the above, in the launching handle device according to the sixth aspect of the invention, when the player rotates the operation handle to the desired position, the hand can be rested by the finger placement member. A resistance force is applied to the arm portion, and as a result, a resistance force in the return rotation direction is applied to the operation handle. For this reason, the player can stop the operation handle at the desired position, and for example, can continue the pachinko game while resting on the finger placing member while holding one finger on the operation handle. is there.

  Furthermore, in the launching handle device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, at least the operation amount detection device and a resistance force adjusting device for applying a resistance force in the return rotation direction to the operation handle rotated by a certain amount in the cylindrical portion. The size and shape of the operation handle that is rotatably assembled to this cylindrical part can be determined without being affected by the presence of the resistance adjustment device, improving the degree of freedom in design of the operation handle. What can be made is the same as that of the launching handle device according to the second aspect of the invention.

  Therefore, the launch handle device of the present invention 6 exhibits the same function as that of the above-described invention 5 and can impart resistance to the return rotation direction to the operation handle by the resistance adjusting device. The degree of freedom of design can be increased. In addition, the launch handle device of the sixth aspect of the present invention is a single component, so that it is easy to install and low cost.

Further, the means adopted by the invention 7 is the launch handle device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention 5 or the invention 6,
“The resistance adjusting device includes a driving source and a resistance adjusting unit that receives the driving force from the driving source and adjusts the generation of the resistance between the mounting arm and the resistance adjusting unit. A resistance amplifying mechanism is provided between the control unit and the resistance adjusting device ”.

  That is, in the launching handle device of the invention 7, first, the resistance adjusting device receives the driving force from the driving source and the driving force from the driving source and adjusts the generation of the resistance force between the mounting arm portions. Since it has a resistance force adjustment unit, when the player rotates the operation handle to a preferred position, the resistance force against the return force to the original position that the operation handle originally has, It is generated by the resistance adjusting device via the mounting arm portion. For this reason, even if the player only touches the operation handle with one finger placed on the finger holder, for example, even if the player does not hold the operation handle to apply force, the operation handle The game does not return to the original position due to the resistance force applied through the section, and the game can be continued while the finger placement and the operation handle are held at the desired rotation position.

  In this case, as the drive source, a so-called “solenoid” is employed in the best mode described later, but a motor may be employed. Of course, there are two types of operation timing of the drive source, the first timing and the second timing, as in the case of the launch handle device of the first to fourth aspects.

Also in the launching handle device of the present invention 7, as in the case of the above-described invention 2, the resistance force adjustment mechanism is provided between the resistance force adjusting unit and the resistance force adjusting device. The driving force from the driving source of the apparatus can be amplified and transmitted to the resistance adjusting section. In other words, the presence of this resistance force amplifying mechanism makes it possible to generate a sufficient resistance force even if the drive source is small.

  Therefore, the launch handle device of the present invention 7 exhibits the same function as that of the above invention 5 or 6, and can hold the rotational position of the operation handle even with a light force. In addition to improving the resistance, the presence of the resistance amplification mechanism makes it possible to generate sufficient resistance even if the drive source is small.

Further, the means taken by the invention according to the invention 8 relates to the firing handle device according to the invention 7,
“The elastic body is disposed on the contact surface of the resistance adjusting portion with the mounting arm portion”.

  That is, in the launch handle device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, an elastic body is disposed on the contact surface of the resistance adjusting portion with the mounting arm portion, and the elastic force adjuster causes the resistance adjusting portion to The impact when coming into contact with the mounting arm portion is reduced.

  In other words, in the launching handle device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, even if the resistance adjusting portion suddenly contacts the mounting arm portion by the resistance adjusting device, the impact at that time is absorbed by the elastic body. Not only does it give a sense of incongruity to the pachinko player's hand holding the handle or the finger of the player placed on the finger rest, but also the resistance adjustment device, the resistance amplification mechanism, or the finger rest described above. Each part of the connection part with respect to the handle shaft of the integral mounting arm part is also protected.

  Examples of the material of the elastic body include rubbers and resins such as synthetic rubber, and the resistance force of the resistance adjusting portion can be further increased by the frictional resistance of the elastic body formed of these materials. .

  Therefore, the launching handle device according to the eighth aspect of the invention exhibits the same function as that of the seventh aspect of the invention, and also has an elastic arm that makes the mounting arm portion integral with the resistance adjusting device, the resistance amplifying mechanism, or the finger rest. Therefore, it is possible to protect each part of the connecting portion with respect to the handle shaft.

As described above, in the above inventions 1 to 8,
"A launching handle device for a pachinko gaming machine having an operating handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotating operation is not performed,
The operation handle is rotatably attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine, and a finger placement member that can move in the rotation direction of the operation handle is assembled, or
"A launching handle device for a pachinko gaming machine having an operating handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotating operation is not performed,
A finger rest having a mounting arm portion that is rotatably attached to a cylindrical portion attached to a main body of the pachinko gaming machine and that is movable in a rotation direction of the operating handle and extends into the cylindrical portion. The main feature of the structure is that the member is assembled, and the inner end of the mounting arm portion of the finger placement member is assembled inside the cylindrical portion, thereby holding the operation handle during the game. In addition to being able to rest your hands, you can provide a launching handle device that allows the player to immediately return the operation handle to the desired position when resuming pachinko gaming, and to provide a pachinko gaming machine. Thus, it is possible to provide a firing handle device that can reduce the overall cost and that also has good operability of the operation handle.

  Next, each invention configured as described above will be described with respect to the firing handle device 100 which is the best mode shown in the drawings.

  1 to 17 show a first embodiment of the firing handle apparatus 100, and FIGS. 18 to 35 show a second embodiment of the firing handle apparatus 100, respectively. The firing handle device 100 of the first and second embodiments includes each of the invention according to claim 1, inventions 1 to 4, and inventions 5 to 8.

  In each of these embodiments, various “cases” and “timing” are described separately, but these “cases” and “timing” are defined as follows. The “case” explains the difference in the interlocking relationship between the finger placement member 60 and the operation handle 10. In the “first case”, the finger placement member 60 does not interlock with the operation handle 10 and is independent. In the case of rotation, the “second case” refers to a case where the finger placement member 60 rotates in conjunction with the operation handle 10.

  On the other hand, the “timing” is divided depending on when the resistance applying timing by the resistance adjusting device 40 is determined, and the “first timing” is the operation handle when the operation handle 10 is rotated to the desired position. 10 refers to the case where the resistance adjusting device 40 works to fix 10 and "second timing" means that the operating handle 10 is caused to generate a resistance force almost always different from that of the conventional operating handle, and the operating handle. The timing at which 10 is returned to the original position, that is, the case where the resistance force disappears only for a certain period after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle 10.

Example 1
1 and 2 show a main body 200 of a pachinko gaming machine in which the launching handle device 100 which is the subject of the present invention is adopted, as a front view and a perspective view. And various control devices can be assembled. A launch handle device 100 according to the present invention is attached to the lower right front portion of the main body 200 shown in the figure, and the operation handle 10 constituting the launch handle device 100 is shown in FIG. In order to make it easy to operate, it is assumed to protrude to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 10, the launch handle device 100 according to the present invention is formed as one independent component, and an operation amount detection device 20, a resistance force adjustment device 40, and a resistance force amplification described later. A cylindrical portion 30 that houses the machine 50 is provided, and an operation handle 10 that projects forward of the pachinko gaming machine is rotatably attached to the outer periphery of the distal end portion of the cylindrical portion 30. The firing handle device 100 includes a finger placement member 60 as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 5, and 6.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 10, the operation handle 10 is rotatably attached to a cylindrical portion 30 described later. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 17, the operation handle 10 has a cylindrical shape. It is fixed to the tip of the handle shaft 12 integral with the brake member 13 housed in the portion 30. Of course, the operation handle 10 has a size and a shape that can be easily grasped by a player, and also has a function as a so-called “touch switch”. The operation handle 10 is always urged to return to the original position by known spring means (not shown) when the player releases the hand and stops rotating. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a stop button 11 may be attached in the vicinity of the operation handle 10, and the stop button 11 remains rotated with the operation handle 10 as a touch switch. When pressed in this state, the touch switch function of the operation handle 10 is stopped.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 17, the handle shaft 12 to which the operation handle 10 is attached is an integral part of the brake member 13 with which a resistance force adjusting unit 42 of a resistance force adjusting device 40 to be described later comes into contact. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a rotation amount transmission gear 14 is integrally provided inside the brake member 13. That is, the rotation amount transmission gear 14 rotates integrally with the operation handle 10, and transmits the rotation amount of the operation handle 10 to the operation amount detection device 20 via the detection gear 22.

  The operation handle 10 is provided with a spring that generates a biasing force that rotates the handle shaft 12 counterclockwise. The spring is constituted by a torsion spring wound around the rotation center of the handle shaft 12, but the illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted because it has the same configuration as the conventional one. This spring does not necessarily need to be attached so as to directly apply a biasing force to the handle shaft 12, but is attached to the detection gear 22 or indirectly so as to apply a biasing force to another gear meshed with the detection gear 22. An urging force may be generated on the handle shaft 12 or may be attached so as to directly apply an urging force to the operation handle 10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a finger placement interlocking portion 15 is integrally formed on the back side of the operation handle 10 in the first embodiment. The finger placement interlocking portion 15 engages with a part of the finger placement member 60 when the operation handle 10 is rotated, and rotates the finger placement member 60 in conjunction with the rotation of the operation handle 10. Is.

  The operation amount detection device 20 includes the detection gear 22 and a detection unit 21 that detects the rotation amount of the detection gear 22. The detection unit 21 is a so-called volume, and detects the amount of rotation of the operation handle 10, that is, the handle shaft 12, and sends a signal for adjusting the hitting strength of the hitting device (not shown) to the hitting device. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the cylindrical portion 30 has a handle attachment portion 31 that rotatably accommodates the brake member 13 on the operation handle 10 side described above at its front end portion. A plurality of main body mounting holes 32 and positioning pins 37 are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 10, the cylindrical portion 30 is accommodated in an insertion recess 210 whose rear end portion is formed on the front surface of the main body 200 (in the case of FIG. 8), or the main body 200. Are attached directly to the main body 200 using attachment screws 32a or the like that are screwed into the main body attachment holes 32.

  In the firing handle device 100 according to the present invention attached to the main body 200 as described above, the cylindrical portion 30 does not rotate with respect to the main body 200. Is rotated by the player's rotation operation, and automatically returns to the original position when the player removes his / her hand from the operation handle 10. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a face cover 33 is attached to the distal end portion of the tubular portion 30, and each part in the tubular portion 30 is covered by the face cover 33.

  Now, as described above, in the cylindrical portion 30, the brake member 13 for the operation handle 10, the rotation amount transmission gear 14, the operation amount detection device 20, the resistance force adjustment device 40, and the resistance force amplifier 50 are provided. Although incorporated, these components are assembled as shown in FIGS. In these FIGS. 11 to 17, the cylindrical portion 30 itself is not shown, but a state in which the respective parts to be incorporated in the cylindrical portion 30 are assembled is shown. In other words, FIGS. Each component in the state shown in FIG. 17 is housed and fixed in the cylindrical portion 30 as it is.

When the components shown in FIGS. 11 to 17 are housed and fixed in the cylindrical portion 30, for example, the central shaft 10 a that protrudes on the opposite side of the handle shaft 12 from the brake member 13 is used as the cylindrical portion. It is rotatably supported on the side 30, a case of a drive source 41 described later is fixed in the cylindrical part 30, and a pivot 54 described later is pivotally supported at a predetermined position on the cylindrical part 30 side. .

  When these components are in the integrated state shown in FIGS. 11 to 17, they are integrated with the tip of the handle shaft 12 to which the operation handle 10 is attached, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13. A drive source 41 is arranged at a portion located at the upper end in the figure, and a line connecting the operation handle 10 and the center of the drive source 41 is assumed to be along the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 30. In addition, the axis of the detection gear 22 for the detection unit 21 constituting the operation amount detection device 20 is also along the axial direction of the cylindrical part 30. In other words, the resistance adjusting device 40 and the operation amount detection device 20 described later are positioned forward and backward along the axial direction of the cylindrical portion 30, and the operation handle to be assembled to the cylindrical portion 30. There is no limit to the size of 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the resistance force adjusting device 40 drives the resistance force adjusting unit 42 and the resistance force adjusting unit 42 that moves forward and backward with respect to the brake member 13 that rotates integrally with the operation handle 10. And a resistance force amplifying device 50 that assists the interlocking between the resistance force adjusting unit 42 and the driving source 41. In the case of the firing handle device 100 according to the best mode, the drive source 41 employs a solenoid that reciprocates the connecting pin 43 shown in FIG. 14 in the direction of the arrow in the figure. As long as the resistance adjusting unit 42 can be moved back and forth with respect to the brake member 13 side, the drive source 41 may perform stepwise rotation like a stepping motor.

  Here, as described above, the application of the resistance force by the resistance force adjusting device 40 is performed at the first timing or the second timing. In the “first timing”, when the player rotates the operation handle 10 to a desired position, a signal from a built-in timer, a signal from a switch operated by the player, or a prize opening on the game board surface The resistance adjusting device 40 works to fix the operation handle 10 by a signal from a switch for detecting that a pachinko ball has won.

  On the other hand, at the “second timing”, a resistance force different from that of the conventional operation handle is generated almost always on the operation handle 10, and the timing at which the operation handle 10 is returned to the original position, for example, the player The resistance force adjusting device 40 works so that the resistance force disappears only for a certain period after the hand is released from the operation handle 10.

  When the resistance adjusting device 40 is set to work at the first timing, the resistance adjusting unit 42 is in contact with a part of the brake member 13 by driving of the drive source 41. This brakes or prevents the rotation of the brake member 13. Giving or preventing braking of the rotation of the brake member 13 means braking or preventing rotation of the operation handle 10 integral with the brake member 13, and rotating the operation handle 10. It also means fixing at the position.

More specifically, when the resistance adjusting device 40 is set to work at the first timing, the pachinko player rotates the operation handle 10 and the operation amount detection device 20 uses the pachinko ball. When the desired hitting ball strength can be selected, the resistance adjusting section 42 comes into contact with the brake member 13, and further rotation and return rotation of the operation handle 10 are prevented. That is, for the player, when the operation handle 10 is rotated and the desired hitting strength is obtained, the force against the return rotation force of the operation handle 10 itself or the operation handle 10 is held in that position. Therefore, the operation handle 10 can be held at a desired position by the contact of the resistance adjusting unit 42 with the brake member 13 without applying a force to the operation handle 10. A pachinko game can be enjoyed simply by performing an operation that only exhibits the function, for example, by placing an index finger on the operation handle 10.

  On the other hand, when the resistance adjusting device 40 is set to work at the second timing, the resistance adjusting unit 42 does not depend on driving of the drive source 41 (specifically, described later). The spring 53 abuts against a part of the brake member 13 (by making the spring 53 a compression spring) and brakes or prevents the rotation of the brake member 13 almost always. In other words, the drive by the drive source 41 works so that the resistance adjusting portion 42 is separated from the brake member 13 to eliminate the resistance, and the operation handle 10 integrated with the brake member 13 is moved to the original position. It also means allowing return rotation.

  More specifically, when the resistance adjusting device 40 is set to work at the second timing, the pachinko player rotates the operation handle 10, or the pachinko game is set to a favorite position by this. In this case, the resistance adjusting unit 42 is brought into contact with the brake member 13, and further rotation and return rotation of the stopped operation handle 10 are prevented. That is, for the player, when the operation handle 10 is rotated and the desired hitting strength is obtained, the force against the return rotation force of the operation handle 10 itself or the operation handle 10 is held in that position. Therefore, the operation handle 10 can be held at a desired position by the contact of the resistance adjusting unit 42 with the brake member 13 without applying a force to the operation handle 10. A pachinko game can be enjoyed simply by performing an operation that only exhibits the function, for example, by placing an index finger on the operation handle 10.

  An elastic body 42 a is disposed on the contact surface of the resistance adjusting portion 42 of the best mode with the brake member 13. The elastic body 42a is formed of rubber such as synthetic rubber or resin, for example, and softens the impact when the resistance adjusting portion 42 contacts the brake member 13.

  In other words, in the firing handle device 100 of the best mode, even if the resistance adjusting unit 42 suddenly contacts the brake member 13 by the resistance adjusting device 40, the impact at that time is absorbed by the elastic body 42a. Therefore, not only does the pachinko player holding the operation handle 10 feel uncomfortable, but also the resistance adjusting device 40 and each part of the resistance amplification mechanism 50 described below are protected. .

  In the best mode, the resistance adjusting unit 42 is integrated with the distal end of the interlocking member 44 as shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, and the resistance adjusting unit 42 is moved forward and backward by the interlocking member 44. The brake member 13 moves forward and backward. The advancing / retreating movement of the interlocking member 44 is performed by a resistance force amplifier 50 described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the resistance amplifying machine 50 has an oscillating arm 51 having an L shape in plan view, and the oscillating arm 51 has a pivot 54 provided at a corner thereof. At the center, it swings as shown by the arrow in FIG. The swing arm 51 is pivotally supported at an appropriate location in the cylindrical portion 30 by the pivot 54, and is engaged with a connecting pin 43 that moves forward and backward by the driving force of the drive source 41 at one end. The connecting pin 52 at the other end is engaged with the interlocking member 44 on the resistance force adjusting device 40 side.

In other words, the swing arm 51 converts the advancing / retreating motion of the drive source 41 into the advancing / retreating motion of the interlocking member 44. At this time, the advancing / retreating force of the drive source 41 is amplified to interlock the interlocking member 44. It has been converted into a forward and backward movement power This is because, for example, as shown in FIG.
1, the length of the first arm from the pivot 54 to the connecting pin 43 is made longer than the length of the second arm from the pivot 54 to the connecting pin 52, so that the forward / backward movement force of the drive source 41 is amplified. Thus, it is transmitted to the forward and backward movement of the interlocking member 44.

  By the amplification function by the swing arm 51 described above, the advancing / retreating direction of the drive source 41 is set to a direction orthogonal to the axial center direction of the cylindrical portion 30 and the advancing / retreating direction of the interlocking member 44 is set to the axial center direction of the cylindrical portion 30. Therefore, not only a small drive source 41 can be adopted, but also the small drive source 41 can advance and retract the interlocking member 44 with a large force and a relatively small span. In other words, in the launching handle device 100 according to the present invention, it is not necessary to increase the length and the diameter of the cylindrical portion 30 due to the presence of the resistance amplifier 50, and as a result, the size of the operation handle 10 is also increased. It can be made smaller.

  The spring 53 generates a biasing force in a direction in which the resistance force adjusting unit 42 is always pulled away from the handle shaft 12 when the resistance force adjusting device 40 is set to work at the first timing described above. Thus, it is configured as a so-called tension spring. In this case, when power is supplied to the solenoid as the driving source 41, the solenoid acts to extend the spring 53 against the pulling force of the spring 53, so that the resistance adjusting unit 42 and the brake member 13 are pressed against each other. The operation handle 10 is prevented from rotating by making contact.

  On the other hand, when the resistance adjusting device 40 is set to work at the second timing described above, the spring 53 generates an urging force in a direction in which the resistance adjusting portion 42 is always pressed against the handle shaft 12. This is a so-called pressing spring. In this case, when power is supplied to the solenoid as the drive source 41, the spring 53 is contracted against the urging force of the spring 53, and the contact state between the resistance adjusting portion 42 and the brake member 13 is released. To work.

  The driving source 41 is driven in response to an on / off operation of a touch switch that is switched on and off when the player's hand touches the operation handle 10 in both the first timing and the second timing. . Before the player touches the operation handle 10, the drive source 41 is in a non-driven state, and even while the player is touching the operation handle 10, the drive source 41 is in a non-driven state, and the player operates The drive source 41 is energized and driven by releasing the hand from the handle 10. Thereafter, the energized state is maintained for several seconds (for example, 3 seconds), and then the non-energized state is established. This time is not limited to the above time as long as it is sufficient to return to the original position by the spring in which the operation handle 10 is built after the player releases his / her hand from the operation handle 10.

  In addition, the drive source 41 is deenergized on the condition that the operation handle 10 has been returned to the original position by the detection of the operation amount detection device 20. The energization state of the source may be controlled. Furthermore, the timing at which the drive source 41 is energized does not necessarily have to be immediately after the touch switch is turned on and off, and may be after a certain time has elapsed after the hand is released from the touch switch.

  Furthermore, in a pachinko machine whose symbols vary depending on a liquid crystal display device or the like, the drive source 41 may be energized in accordance with the number of symbols fluctuations reserved for symbol variation or winning at the start opening. For example, the symbols are stopped. Thereafter, the drive source 41 may be energized after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, in order to suppress useless ball consumption in a full state where the ball is sufficiently placed in the starting port where the variation of the symbol is started and the winning at the starting port does not become the variation condition of the symbol. Since the operation handle 10 does not return to the original position even if the hand is released from the operation handle 10, the player can continue the game with the firing force before releasing the hand only by touching the operation handle 10 after that. it can.

  When the operation handle 10 is not a touch switch as described above, the drive source 41 is driven by using a signal from the detection unit 21 of the operation amount detection device 20 that is generally adopted for a pachinko game machine. Control may be performed, or a switch provided separately between the operation handle 10 and the handle mounting portion 31 on the cylindrical portion 30 side may be used.

  Now, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 5, and 6, the finger placement member 60, which is an important component in the present invention, is provided on the back side of the handle attachment portion 31 that forms the tubular portion 30. It is arranged in the formed moving recess 31a, and is movable along the outer periphery of the tubular portion 30 in the moving recess 31a. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 6, an arcuate guide rail 34 is formed in the movement recess 31 a on the rear surface of the handle attachment portion 31, and the finger rest is placed on the guide rail 34. The member 60 is assembled.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the finger placement member 60 according to the first embodiment includes a first member 60a and a second member 60b that sandwich the guide rail 34. The first member 60a and the second member 60b The two members 60b are integrated by screws 64 after the guide rail 34 is sandwiched therebetween. A stopper 34a is integrally formed at the tip of the guide rail 34, and the stopper 34a is engaged with a stopper groove formed on the inner surface of the first member 60a or the second member 60b. The finger placement member 60 is securely prevented from coming off. Of course, the retaining member 34a does not hinder the movement of the finger placing member 60 on the guide rail 34.

  The screw 64 for fixing the first member 60a and the second member 60b sandwiching the guide rail 34 is a resistance force between the guide rail 34 and the first member 60a and the second member 60b sandwiching the guide rail 34. It can be used as an adjusting means. That is, the screw 64 can adjust the resistance force between the first member 60a and the second member 60b and the guide rail 34 by appropriately adjusting the fastening force thereby. The adjustment of the fastening force by the screw 64 is sufficient if it can be performed at the time of shipment from the factory, but the screw 64 may be rotated by the player himself.

  Of course, an elastic material such as a synthetic rubber is provided between the guide rail 34 and the finger placement member 60 "on the surface of the guide rail 34 in the first embodiment or on the inner surface of the first member 60a or the second member 60b sandwiching the guide rail 34. With this elastic material, the finger placing member 60 can be moved with respect to the guide rail 34. However, unless a force is applied, a frictional force that can be fixed at the moving position is generated. Good. Further, instead of such a mechanical frictional force, the magnetic force generated by the electric power may be a resistance force.

  The finger placement member 60 may be implemented by forming a guide portion separately from the cylindrical portion 30 and attaching the guide portion so as to sandwich the guide portion. The guide portion may be provided on the back side of the operation handle 10 or may be provided on the front side of the operation handle 10. When the finger placement member 60 is assembled to a guide provided on the front side of the operation handle 10, when a “thumb” whose tip is on the near side of the other finger is placed on the finger placement member 60, The player's hand can be in a natural state, and the posture during the game can be made easier.

(Example 2)
The launch handle device 100 according to the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 18 to 35 is also formed as a single independent component, similar to that of the above-described first embodiment. It has the cylindrical part 30 which accommodated the adjustment apparatus 40 and the resistance amplifier 50. FIG. Of course, the operation handle 10 that projects forward of the pachinko gaming machine is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the distal end portion of the cylindrical portion 30 in the second embodiment. The firing handle device 100 according to the second embodiment also includes the finger placement member 60 as shown in FIG.

  The firing handle device 100 according to the second embodiment is different from that according to the first embodiment mainly in that the finger placing member 60 has an attachment arm portion 61 extending into the cylindrical portion 30, Whether the resistance adjusting unit 42 of the resistance adjusting device 40 is in contact with the finger placing member 60 (in the case of the first timing) or separated (in the case of the second timing), the operation handle 10 is returned to the original position. It is intended to adjust the generation of resistance against the return force. Since the parts or members not related to these different points are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, the same reference numerals as those used in the first embodiment are used in FIGS. The description will be omitted.

  Now, as shown in FIG. 18, the finger placement member 60 according to the second embodiment is housed in a moving recess 31 a formed on the back surface of the handle mounting portion 31 constituting the tubular portion 30. However, it is formed in the moving recess 31a and assembled to the guide rail 34 and the engaging portion 34a which are integral with the back surface of the handle mounting portion 31. In addition, although the guide rail 34 and the engaging part 34a are circular-shaped things along the outer periphery circular arc of the handle | steering-wheel attachment part 31, both are formed as a plate-shaped object orthogonal to each other.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, the finger placement member 60 is formed with a guide groove 63 that engages with the guide rail 34 and an engagement portion 62 that engages with the engagement portion 34a. A mounting arm portion 61, which will be described later, is integrally formed on a portion of the finger placing member 60 opposite to the guide groove 63 with respect to the engaging portion 62. Therefore, the finger placement member 60 is movable along the guide rail 34 and the engaging portion 34a formed on the back surface of the handle mounting portion 31 on an arc that limits the inside of the moving recess 31a. It is.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 20, 26, and 28 to 36, the mounting arm portion 61 of the finger placement member 60 can extend inside the cylindrical portion 30. In Example 2, the inner end portion of the mounting arm portion 61 is fixedly fixed to the handle shaft 12 for the operation handle 10. That is, the finger placement member 60 according to the second embodiment rotates integrally with the operation handle 10.

  Note that a part of the finger placement member 60 or the mounting arm 61 may be provided with a spring that returns the finger placement member 60 to the same original position as the operation handle 10. In this case, when the operation handle 10 is returned to the original position by the operation of the drive source 41, the finger placement member 60 is also returned to the original position and rotated by the action of the spring.

  And in this Example 2, as shown to FIGS. 28-35 in the back part which becomes the opposite side to the operation handle 10 of the attachment arm part 61 which the finger placement member 60 has, as shown in FIGS. A resistance adjustment section 42 on the 40 side is arranged. The resistance adjusting unit 42 is brought into contact with the back of the mounting arm 61 opposite to the operation handle 10 by the operation of the resistance adjusting device 40 and the resistance amplifying mechanism 50. For example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, it is formed in a fan shape that is wider than the width of the mounting arm portion 61.

The reason why the resistance adjusting portion 42 is fan-shaped is that the finger placing member 60 is moved on the arc-shaped guide rail 34 and the like, and the attachment arm portion 61 is also moved along with this movement. Therefore, no matter where the attachment arm portion 61 moves, the resistance force adjusting portion 42 can generate a resistance force. Of course, as shown in FIG. 32, an elastic material 42a similar to that described in the first embodiment is integrated on the side surface of the attachment arm portion 61 of the resistance adjusting portion 42, and the elastic material 42a is attached. A linear protrusion is formed on the side surface of the arm portion 61 in order to exhibit more functions as an elastic material.

  In the finger placing member 60 having the mounting arm portion 61 configured as described above, as shown in FIGS. 28, 30, and 31 (a), this is the guide rail 34 of the tubular portion 30 and the like. Naturally, the resistance adjusting device 40 and the resistance amplifying mechanism 50 are operated as shown in each of FIGS. 28, 30 and 31 (b). When the resistance adjusting portion 42 or the elastic material 42a comes into contact with the mounting arm portion 61, the mounting arm portion 61 and the finger placement member 60, or the finger placement member 60 and the handle shaft 12 are integrated. The operating handle 10 is fixed at the moving position.

Next, the gaming machine invention included in the above embodiment and other embodiments included in the gaming machine invention will be described.
An operation unit that can be operated by a player and is placed in the original position when the operation is not performed, and a launching device that fires a game ball by adjusting the launch intensity according to the operation amount of the operation unit A gaming machine,
Resistance force generating means for generating a resistance force so that the operation unit does not return to the original position side;
A game that is a member that switches between an energized state and a non-energized state, and includes a power return unit that has a drive source that returns the operation unit to the original position by switching from the non-energized state to the energized state. Machine 1.

  In a launching handle device or the like configured to hold the operation handle at a fixed position by energization, if the player continues playing for a long time, the handle is held at a fixed position and power is consumed, resulting in power consumption. There are problems such as an increase in the amount, and the handle is heated by energization, making it difficult to operate. According to the gaming machine 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine provided with a launching handle device that can improve the operability of the operating handle even in a short-time energized state.

  In the gaming machine 1, the drive source does not necessarily have to be disposed at the position of the solenoid as the drive source in the above embodiment, and the drive source may be provided in the operation handle instead of in the cylindrical portion. .

  As the energization return means, in addition to the clutch structure shown in the above embodiment, a means for generating a resistance force using magnetic force instead of friction, for example, a magnet is provided at the contact portion where the resistance force is generated in the above embodiment. The resistance may be switched by moving the magnet portion. Further, instead of the clutch structure of the above embodiment, a motor for rotating the launch handle is provided via a gear, and the motor is energized during non-operation when the player releases his hand from the handle, so that the handle is returned to the original position. It is good also as a structure which returns a handle to an original position by making it drive to the operation side.

  Further, the launching device may be a case where a game ball is hit and fired as in the above-described embodiment, or may be configured to push out the game ball and launch the game ball separately from the above-described embodiment. .

  In addition, the operation unit may be configured such that a game ball is launched when a player operates a handle that rotates as in the above embodiment, and the game ball is operated by an operation lever that is slid to the left and right. May be configured to fire.

Further, the operation amount detection device described above is not necessarily provided, and mechanical force such as adjusting the striking force by changing the extension amount of the spring mechanically interlocked with the operation handle according to the operation amount of the operation handle. Alternatively, the firing force may be adjusted according to the operation amount.

  As described above, since the launching handle device 100 according to the present invention is a single independent part, it can be manufactured separately from the main body 200 of the pachinko gaming machine. By entrusting the manufacturing to a parts manufacturer, the burden on the pachinko machine manufacturer itself can be reduced, and the parts manufacturer can be developed by increasing the business of the parts manufacturer.

  In addition, the launch handle device 100, which is an independent part, is not only easy to attach to the main body 200, but also easy to remove from the main body 200. Can easily replace the firing handle device 100 on the pachinko hall side where the pachinko gaming machine is installed.

  Furthermore, in a general launching handle device that is currently employed, a player sometimes uses a hard object such as a coin to fix the operating handle, which causes damage to the operating handle itself. Pachinko machines may become unusable within a short period of time. On the other hand, if the launch handle device 100 according to the present invention is employed, the operation handle 10 is not damaged by coins or the like, so there is no need to replace the pachinko gaming machine at an early stage, and the pachinko gaming machine is installed. The burden on pachinko halls can be greatly reduced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Launch handle apparatus 10 Operation handle 10a Center shaft 11 Stop button 12 Handle shaft 13 Brake member 14 Rotation amount transmission gear 15 Finger placement interlocking member 20 Operation amount detection device 21 Detection section 22 Detection gear 30 Cylindrical section 31 Handle attachment section 31a Movement Recess 32 Body mounting hole 32a Mounting screw 33 Face cover 34 Guide rail 34a Engagement part 37 Positioning pin 40 Resistance adjustment device 41 Drive source 42 Resistance adjustment part 42a Elastic body 43 Connection pin 44 Interlocking member 50 Resistance amplification machine 51 Swing arm 52 Connecting pin 53 Spring 54 Pivot 60 Finger placement 60a First member 60b Second member 61 Mounting arm portion 62 Engaging portion 63 Guide groove 64 Screw 200 Main body 210 Insertion recess

Claims (1)

A pachinko gaming machine equipped with an operation handle that is rotated by a player and returns to its original position when this rotation is not performed,
The operation handle is rotatably attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine, and the finger placement member movable in the rotation direction of the operation handle generates a frictional force that can be stopped at a predetermined position. Assembled,
The operation handle is provided with a finger placement interlocking unit that engages a part of the finger placement member and rotates the finger placement member when the operation handle rotates.
When rotating the operation handle from the original position to one side, the finger placement member rotates to the one side in conjunction with the operation handle,
When the operation handle is rotated in the reverse direction to return to the original position, the finger placement member is stopped by the frictional force without interlocking with the operation handle, and the operation handle is moved to the original position side. A pachinko machine that is configured to return.