JP2017087008A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress increase of the number of components and output information related to a state of a specific member.SOLUTION: A locking device 20 for locking and releasing lock of a glass frame and a front face frame of a Pachinko machine comprises a cylinder lock 50 which is operated according to an operation by a dedicated key, and a cam 52 is screwed to the cylinder lock 50. The cam 52 has arm parts 54 and 55 protruding in a radial direction, and the arm parts 54 and 55 of the cam 52 rotate in linkage with the operation by the dedicated key. The cylinder lock 50 comprises photosensors 56 and 57 for detecting a fact that the operation by the dedicated key is performed and outputting the detection signal. Therefore, it is possible to output the detection signal which is linked to the operation of the dedicated key by an owner of the dedicated key by the photosensors 56 and 57, and increase of the number of components by providing members which are not directly related to a game for a player can be suppressed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In general, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a member (specific member) that only a specific person such as a store clerk wants to touch, and the state of the specific member such as an operation state of the specific member is detected and related to the state. It is preferable that the information can be output. That is, by outputting information on the state of the specific member to a hall computer or the like that manages and manages the gaming machine main body or the gaming machine, the game machine or the hall computer can be controlled according to the state of the specific member. .

However, in order to detect the state of the specific member, it is necessary to equip the player with a member that is not related to the game, and the increase in the number of parts makes the assembly work complicated due to the complicated structure and the manufacturing cost. There has been a problem that the arrangement space for members that are directly related to the increase or the game for the player is narrowed.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of outputting information on the state of a specific member while suppressing an increase in the number of parts.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an operated unit that operates in response to an operation by a specific operation member, and the operation by the specific operation member is performed in the operated unit. And detecting means for detecting a signal and outputting a detection signal.
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the operated unit is operated by the specific operation member, it is detected by the detection means that the operation by the operation member has been performed, and a detection signal is output.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the operated unit is operated by the specific operation member, the detection means detects that the operation by the specific operation member has been performed and outputs a detection signal. . Therefore, there is an effect that information (detection signal) related to the operation state of the operation member by a qualified person possessing the specific operation member can be output to the detection means. In addition, since a detection means for detecting that an operation by a specific operation member has been performed in the operated unit and outputting a detection signal is provided, the number of parts by providing a member that is not directly related to the game for the player There is an effect that it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the 1st example of the present invention. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the locking device by the left side view. It is the figure which showed the principal part of the locking device by the left side view. It is the figure which showed the principal part of the locking device by the back view. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the main part of the locking device in the unlocked state of the glass frame as viewed from the back, and FIG. 6B shows the main part of the locking device in the unlocked state of the front frame. It is the figure shown by the back view. It is the figure which showed the principal part of the locking device of the pachinko machine in 2nd Example by seeing the left side view. It is the figure which looked at the principal part of the locking device of the pachinko machine in 2nd Example, and was shown by the back view.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a right side view of the pachinko machine 10 as viewed from the direction of arrow II in FIG. In FIG. 2, a dedicated key K used for locking and unlocking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and a part of the electrical configuration is schematically shown.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12 (also referred to as an inner frame), a glass frame 13 in which a glass plate is fitted, and a game board 14. The game board 14 is assembled to the inner side of the front frame 12 from the back side (the rear side in the direction perpendicular to the plane of FIG. 1), and the front frame 12 and the game board 14 are integrated to form a front door. The front frame 12 forming the front door is attached to the outer frame 11 via a pair of upper and lower hinge portions 15, 15 provided at a left end portion (left end portion in FIG. 1) in front view of the outer frame 11. The door can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11. Further, the glass frame 13 is supported by a pair of upper and lower shaft support portions 16, 16 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the front frame 12. That is, the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are opening / closing members in the pachinko machine 10.

  The pachinko machine 10 is divided into a game board area defined by a glass frame 13 that occupies a substantially upper half of the pachinko machine 10 and an operation area that occupies a substantially lower half and is constructed on the front frame 12. The game board area is provided with a display device, large and small winning balls, windmills, lamps, speakers, and other devices and devices (all not shown) for enhancing game playability. On the other hand, the operation area is provided with a firing operation handle 17 for bullets, an upper tray 18 for supplying balls used for games, a lower tray 19 for receiving surplus balls of the upper tray 18, and other instruments and devices. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a vertically long locking device 20 is provided on the right side of the front frame 12 when viewed from the front. The locking device 20 includes eaves members 41A and 41B (see FIG. 3) for locking the front frame 12 to the outer frame 11 and restricting movement in the opening direction when the front frame 12 is closed, and a glass frame. The front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are provided with glass frame engagement members 33 and 33 (see FIG. 3) for locking the glass frame 13 to the front frame 12 to make the glass frame 13 unopenable when the glass frame 13 is closed. It is a device that locks.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of upper and lower receiving brackets 11 a and 11 b serving as locked portions for engaging and locking a part of the front frame 12 are fixed to the outer frame 11. Each of the receiving brackets 11a and 11b is formed by bending a highly rigid metal plate, for example. The glass frame 13 is provided with a locked portion (not shown) for locking the glass frame 13 with respect to the front frame 12.

  Next, the locking device 20 of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the locking device 20 as viewed from the left side. 4 is an enlarged view of the main part of the locking device 20 in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 shows the main part of the locking device 20 in a rear view (viewed in the direction of arrow V in FIG. 4). It is a figure. 3, the photosensors 56 and 57 provided in the locking device 20 are omitted in FIG. 3, and a part of the coil spring 44 is simplified in the drawings subsequent to FIG. 3. Show.

  The locking device 20 includes a cylinder lock 50 that operates in response to an operation with the dedicated key K, and a photosensor 56 that detects that the operation with the dedicated key K has been performed on the cylinder lock 50 and outputs a detection signal. 57. Further, the locking device 20 includes a frame body 21 that is formed to extend in the vertical direction (the horizontal direction in FIGS. 3 to 5) when attached to the pachinko machine 10. The frame body 21 is formed by bending a long metal plate substantially at a right angle into an angle shape (L-shaped cross section), a first mounting plate 22 formed substantially parallel to the game board surface, And a second mounting plate 23 substantially orthogonal to the first mounting plate 22. A cylinder lock 50 is screwed to the first mounting plate 22 with two screws 27, 27, while an operating member 30 and a pair of upper and lower flange members 41A, 41B are first mounted on the second mounting plate 23. 2 It is slidably supported with respect to the mounting plate 23 (frame body 21).

  The operating member 30 is a long plate-like member extending along the longitudinal direction of the frame body 21 and is supported by the second mounting plate 23. The operating member 30 slides along the second mounting plate 23 in conjunction with the operation of the cylinder lock 50 by the dedicated key K formed in a specific shape, which will be described in detail later.

  The upper end portion of the operating member 30 is provided with an upper (right side in FIG. 3) collar member 41A that can be engaged with the upper receiving metal fitting 11a fixed to the outer frame 11. Is provided with a lower (left side in FIG. 3) flange member 41B that can be engaged with a lower receiving metal fitting 11b fixed to the outer frame 11. These flange members 41A and 41B are involved in locking or unlocking the front frame 12, and are supported by the second mounting plate 23 of the frame body 21 and are slidable along the second mounting plate 23. Yes.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a more detailed description will be given focusing on the upper flange member 41A. A guide pin 42 projects from one side surface of the upper flange member 41A. The second mounting plate 23 is inserted into a guide groove 24 that is formed in an elongated linear shape along the longitudinal direction. The guide pin 42 includes a shaft portion having a smaller diameter than the width of the guide groove 24 (width in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 5) and a head having a diameter larger than the width of the guide groove 24. The head having the diameter comes into contact with one side surface of the second mounting plate 23 and slides. Therefore, the upper flange member 41A slides within a range in which the guide pin 42 can move along the longitudinal direction of the guide groove 24 (left-right direction in FIG. 5) while maintaining a parallel state with respect to the second mounting plate 23. It is possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, one end of the upper flange member 41 </ b> A is supported by a hook portion 43 projecting from one side surface of the flange member 41 </ b> A, and the other end is supported by the first mounting plate 22 of the frame body 21. A coil spring 44 supported by the protruding hook portion 25 is installed. The coil spring 44 is constructed so as to constantly urge the upper flange member 41A toward the upper end side (the right side in FIG. 4) of the frame body 21, and the guide pin 42 has an upper end portion (see FIG. 5). The movement of the upper flange member 41A is restricted by abutting on the right end of the guide groove 24). In a state where this movement is restricted, the upper flange member 41A is positioned at the locking position (solid line position in FIG. 4) that engages with the upper receiving metal fitting 11a.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the upper end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 5) of the operating member 30 is disposed between the second mounting plate 23 and the upper flange member 41 </ b> A. An escape groove 31 that is wider than the shaft portion of the guide pin 42 is formed along the longitudinal direction of the frame body 21 at the upper end portion of the operating member 30. When in the locked position), the guide pin 42 is disposed in contact with the upper end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 5) of the escape groove 31. Here, when the actuating member 30 moves upward from the locking position (moves to the right in FIG. 5) (see FIG. 6A), the guide pin 42 relatively moves in the escape groove 31 and the actuating member 30 moves. The upward movement is not inhibited by the upper flange member 41A. On the other hand, when the actuating member 30 moves downward from the locking position in FIG. 5 (moves to the left in FIG. 5) (see FIG. 6B), the upper end portion of the escape groove 31 presses the guide pin 42 and moves upward. Since the collar member 41A is moved downward (moved to the left in FIG. 5), the upper collar member 41A is moved downward together with the actuating member 30 against the elasticity of the coil spring 44. The lower flange member 41B is also provided on the second mounting plate 23 with the same structure as the upper flange member 41A.

  That is, the upper and lower flange members 41A and 41B maintain the stationary state without engaging with the operating member 30 when the operating member 30 moves upward from the locked position of FIG. Is moved together with the actuating member 30 to slide from the locked position (see FIG. 5) to the unlocked position (see FIG. 6 (b)), corresponding to each of the flange members 41A and 41B. The engaged state with the receiving metal fittings 11a and 11b is released. That is, the locking and unlocking of the front frame 12 is switched according to the position change of the flange members 41A and 41B accompanying the vertical movement of the operating member 30. Note that the front frame 12 of the pachinko machine 10 is not opened to the front even in the unlocked state, like the general pachinko machine, and is the manager of the game hall that performed the unlocking operation. Unless the opening operation is intentionally performed, the front frame 12 is maintained in the closed state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, glass frame engagement members 33, 33 that are involved in locking or unlocking the glass frame 13 are provided at the substantially central portion and lower end portion (left end portion of FIG. 3) of the operating member 30. It has been. The glass frame engaging members 33, 33 include an engaging portion formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front (as viewed from the lower side in FIG. 3), and a guide pin installed on one side of the operating member 30. And a guide groove (not shown) for engaging. The engaging portions of the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 are portions that engage with a flange member (not shown) provided on the glass frame 13 to restrict the opening of the glass frame 13. Further, the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 are normally biased downward (left side in FIG. 3) by coil springs provided respectively, and one end of the guide groove comes into contact with the guide pin and is stationary. It is in a state. The glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 slide only when the operating member 30 operates in a predetermined direction, like the above-described collar members 41A and 41B.

  That is, when the operating member 30 moves downward (moves to the left in FIG. 3) in a state where the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 are stationary, the guide pin relatively moves in the guide groove so that the glass frame The engaging members 33 and 33 remain stationary without engaging with the operating member 30, but when the operating member 30 moves upward (moves to the right side in FIG. 3), the engaging members 33 and 33 are for glass frames. The engaging members 33 and 33 are moved upward, and the engagement state between the hook member (not shown) provided on the glass frame 13 and the engaging portion formed on the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 is unlocked. Thus, the glass frame 13 becomes openable. That is, the locking or unlocking of the glass frame 13 is switched in accordance with the change in the position of the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 accompanying the vertical movement of the operating member 30. Note that the glass frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10 is unlocked and opened forward by a mechanism (not shown) at the same time as in the conventional pachinko machine.

  Further, in a state where the operation with the dedicated key K is not performed on the cylinder lock 50, the operation member 30 is held at the locking position shown in FIGS. That is, the movement of the operating member 30 downward from the locking position is restricted by the urging force that urges the operating member 30 upward by the coil spring 44 installed on the upper and lower flange members 41A, 41B. On the other hand, the movement of the operating member 30 upward from the locking position is restricted by a biasing force that biases the operating member 30 by a coil spring installed on the glass frame engaging members 33 and 33 downward. For this reason, if operation by the exclusive key K is not performed, the operation member 30 will be hold | maintained in a locking position.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cylinder lock 50 is provided at the upper end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 3) of the first attachment plate 22 of the frame body 21. In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, the first mounting plate 22 is provided with a pair of mounting support portions 26, 26 for the cylinder lock 50 with a predetermined interval protruding from the first mounting plate 22. A cylinder lock 50 is screwed with a screw 27. An attachment flange 51 (attachment portion of the cylinder lock 50) is integrally formed with the cylinder lock 50 on the back side of the cylinder lock 50 (the side opposite to the key hole into which the dedicated key K is inserted).

  A cam 52 is screwed by a screw (not shown) to a lock shaft that protrudes to the back side of the cylinder lock 50 and is uniquely linked to the rotation operation of the dedicated key K. As shown in FIG. 5, the cam 52 has a first arm portion 54 and a second arm portion 55 projecting in the radial direction, and the angle between the both arm portions 54 and 55 is a lock shaft. Is set to about 80 degrees. Both arms 54 and 55 of the cam 52 are parts used to detect that the cylinder lock 50 is operated by photo sensors 56 and 57 described later. Since the cam 52 is screwed to the lock shaft provided in the cylinder lock 50, the cam 52 can be uniquely linked to the operation by the dedicated key K. Accordingly, both arms 54 and 55 of the cam 52 cannot be moved without the dedicated key K, and a detection signal is output to the photosensors 56 and 57 for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage for those who do not have the dedicated key K. It is possible to prevent fraudulent behavior.

  Here, a first engagement groove 34 that can be engaged with the first arm portion 54 of the cam and a second engagement groove 35 that can be engaged with the second arm portion 55 of the cam are formed in the operating member 30. When the dedicated key K is rotated in the state where the dedicated key K is inserted into the cylinder lock 50, the cam 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction in FIG. 6 (see FIG. 6A) or in the counterclockwise direction. (See FIG. 6B). When the cam 52 rotates by a predetermined amount in a predetermined direction, the first arm portion 54 or the second arm portion 55 enters the corresponding first engagement groove 34 or second engagement groove 35 and the grooves 34 and 35 entered. When the operating member 30 is pushed in a specific direction by engaging with one end of the operating member 30, the operating member 30 moves (downward or upward).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, two photosensors 56 and 57 constituting detection means are fixed to the mounting flange 51 of the cylinder lock 50. The two photosensors 56 and 57 are disposed in a position that normally operates in advance with respect to the cylinder lock 50, and are integrally fixed so as not to be detachable. For this reason, when the manager of the game hall replaces the cylinder lock 50 with a unique one, the photosensors 56 and 57 are also removed at the same time. Therefore, in the combination of the cylinder lock 50 and the photo sensors 56 and 57 previously arranged by the gaming machine manufacturer, only the cylinder lock 50 is not replaced, and the cylinder lock 50 and the photo sensors 56 and 57 are incorrect. By being arranged at the position, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from being erroneously controlled. Further, since the photosensors 56 and 57 are directly fixed to the cylinder lock 50 provided with the cam 52, the positional relationship between the cam 52 and the sensors 56 and 57 can be determined more accurately. The detection accuracy and reliability of the movement of 52 or the relative arrangement state can be enhanced.

  The two photosensors 56 and 57 are arranged at a position sandwiching the lock shaft between them. In each of the photosensors 56 and 57, a light projecting section provided with a light projecting element and a light receiving section provided with a light receiving element are arranged so as to face each other vertically, as shown in FIG. It is U-shaped. Each of the photosensors 56 and 57 is configured by a non-contact type sensor that detects the object when an object that blocks light enters between the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit.

  Further, the two photosensors 56 and 57 are formed smaller than the mounting flange 51 of the cylinder lock 50 in the rear view of FIG. That is, when viewed in the direction along the direction in which the dedicated key K is inserted into the key hole (the vertical direction in FIG. 5), the photosensors 56 and 57 are arranged so as to overlap the cylinder lock 50, and the photosensor 56 and 57 can be prevented from protruding. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a sensor in the front view of the pachinko machine 10 by arranging the photosensors 56 and 57 so as to overlap with a cylinder lock 50 that is generally provided to open and close the glass frame 12 and the front frame 13. Therefore, a space for arranging members (for example, various members provided on the game board 14) directly related to the game for the player can be secured widely. In addition, since the cam 52 and the photosensors 56 and 57 are provided on the opposite side of the keyhole in the cylinder lock 50, even if the wire 52 is inserted from the keyhole side and the cam 52 and the photosensors 56 and 57 are directly operated illegally. The cylinder lock 50 itself gets in the way and its operation is extremely difficult. Therefore, crime prevention can be improved.

  The first photosensor 56 is the first photosensor 56 when the cam 52 is rotated about 40 degrees clockwise from the locked state (the state shown in FIG. 5) (the state shown in FIG. 6A). The arm portion 54 is disposed so as to be able to enter between the light projecting and receiving portions of the first photosensor 56. In addition, the second photo sensor 57 is configured so that the second arm portion 55 projects and receives light when the cam 52 is rotated about 40 degrees counterclockwise in FIG. 5 from the locked state (the state shown in FIG. 6B). It arrange | positions so that it can approach between parts.

  Here, the detection signals output from the photosensors 56 and 57 are signals that can be output only by qualified persons possessing the dedicated key K, such as game hall managers, and are directly related to the benefits of the player or the game hall. Therefore, high reliability is required. Since the photosensors 56 and 57 of the pachinko machine 10 are non-contact sensors, even if the detection signal is output in conjunction with the locking and unlocking operations of the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 that are frequently operated, The cam 52 and the photosensors 56 and 57 are not rubbed, so that failure prevention and operation reliability of the photosensors 56 and 57 can be ensured. Further, since the detection signal is output by the photosensor, it is less affected by noise or the like, and the reliability of the detection signal output can be further improved.

  These photosensors 56 and 57 are electrically connected to a control device (control board) of the pachinko machine 10 via a connector, a relay board, and electrical wiring (both not shown) (see FIG. 2). In addition, the control device of the pachinko machine 10 is connected to a hall computer that supervises the facilities of the game hall via a cable installed in the game hall via an external output terminal. That is, the detection signals output from the photosensors 56 and 57 are configured to be transmitted to both the control device of the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer. In addition, the electrical wiring that connects the control device and each of the photosensors 56 and 57 is disposed on one side surface of the frame body 21 through a path that does not interfere with the movable member (for example, the operation member 30) of the locking device 20. Note that the photosensors 56 and 57 may be directly connected to the external output terminals so that detection signals output from the photosensors 56 and 57 are transmitted to the hall computer without using the control device of the pachinko machine 10. good.

  Next, the operation and the like of the locking device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A is a view showing the main part of the locking device 20 in the unlocked state of the glass frame 13 in a back view, and FIG. 6B is a diagram of the locking device 20 in the unlocked state of the front frame 12. FIG.

  In the locked state in which the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are completely closed and the dedicated key K is not inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 50, the operating member 30 has the arm of the cam 52 as shown in FIG. It is arranged at the locking position without engaging the parts 54 and 55. In the state where the actuating member 30 is disposed at the locking position, the upper and lower flange members 41A and 41B engage with the corresponding receiving metal fittings 11a and 11b, respectively, so that the front frame 12 cannot be opened, and the glass frame The engaging portions (not shown) of the engaging members 33, 33 are engaged with a flange member (not shown) provided on the glass frame 13, so that the glass frame 13 is also unopenable.

  In the locked state, as shown in FIG. 5, the arm portions 54 and 55 of the cam 52 are arranged so as to be shifted from the photosensors 56 and 57 corresponding to the respective arm portions 54 and 55. , 57 is outside the detection range. That is, when both the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are locked, both the sensors 56 and 57 do not detect the arm portions 56 and 57 of the cam 52, so that both the sensors 56 and 57 send a signal to that effect. Output to control device and hall computer. In the control device and the hall computer, the detection signal from the first photosensor 56 is “non-detection of the first arm portion 54”, and the detection signal from the second photosensor 57 is “non-detection of the second arm portion 55”. Therefore, it is determined that both the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 are in a locked state.

  Here, each of the photosensors 56 and 57 in this embodiment outputs a detection signal at all times. Specifically, when each of the arm portions 54 and 55 is disposed within the detection range, “arm detection” is performed. "And a detection signal of" arm portion non-detection "when the arm portions 54 and 55 are arranged outside the detection range. Each of the photosensors 56 and 57 may output a detection signal only when each of the arm portions 54 and 55 is disposed within the detection range, specifically, Only when each of the arm portions 54 and 55 is disposed within the detection range (or outside the detection range), a detection signal of “arm portion detection” (or “arm portion non-detection”) may be output. .

  When the glass frame 13 is unlocked from the locked state (the state shown in FIG. 5), the dedicated key K is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 50, and the dedicated key K is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1). And turn counterclockwise (counterclockwise in FIG. 1). In the state shown in FIG. 5 when the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the back, the cam 52 rotates clockwise (clockwise in FIG. 5) in conjunction with the rotation operation of the dedicated key K. By this rotation, the second arm portion 55 of the cam 52 enters the second engagement groove 35 of the operating member 30 and comes into contact with the upper end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 5) of the second engagement groove 35. As the cam 52 rotates clockwise, the second arm portion 55 of the cam 52 moves upward (moves to the right in FIG. 5) while pressing the operating member 30.

  When the dedicated key K is rotated about 40 degrees counterclockwise (counterclockwise in FIG. 1) when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1), the cam 52 is rotated clockwise from FIG. Is rotated about 40 degrees to the state shown in FIG. 6A (the unlocked state of the glass frame 13). In this state, the rotation of the cam 52 causes the engaging members 33 and 33 (see FIG. 3) for the glass frame to be moved up by a predetermined distance together with the operating member 30, and a collar member (not shown) provided on the glass frame 13. ) And the engaging portions formed on the glass frame engaging members 33, 33 are released. By releasing the engagement between the flange member and the glass frame engaging members 33, 33, the glass frame 13 is in an unlocked state in which the movement restriction in the opening direction is released.

  In the unlocked state of the glass frame 13 (the state shown in FIG. 6A), the first arm portion 54 of the cam 52 is disposed so as to overlap the first photosensor 56, and the first arm portion 54 is moved by the photosensor 56. Detected. On the other hand, since the second arm portion 55 of the cam is displaced from the second photosensor 57, that is, outside the detection range of the second photosensor 57, the second photosensor 57 does not detect the second arm portion 55. . Therefore, in the unlocked state of the glass frame 13, the control device of the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer receive the detection signal of “detection of the first arm portion 54” from the first photosensor 56 and also the second photosensor 57. Receiving the detection signal of “2nd arm portion 55 non-detection” from “the first arm portion 54 detection” and “2nd arm portion 55 non-detection”, so that the glass frame 13 is in the unlocked state. Judge.

  On the other hand, when the front frame 12 is unlocked from the locked state (the state shown in FIG. 5), the dedicated key K is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 50, and the dedicated key K is inserted into the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1). Is rotated clockwise (clockwise in FIG. 1). In the state shown in FIG. 5 when the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the back, the cam 52 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise in FIG. 5) in conjunction with the rotation operation of the dedicated key K. By this rotation, the first arm portion 54 of the cam 52 enters the first engagement groove 34 of the operating member 30 and comes into contact with the lower end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 5) of the first engagement groove 34. As the cam 52 rotates counterclockwise, the first arm portion 54 of the cam 52 moves downward (moves to the left in FIG. 5) while suppressing the operating member 30. When the actuating member 30 moves downward, the upper end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 5) of the escape groove 31 formed in the actuating member 30 engages with the guide pin 42 protruding from the upper flange member 41A. 42 is moved downward, and the upper flange member 41A moves downward (moves to the left in FIG. 5). Similarly, when the operation member 30 moves downward, the lower flange member 41B also moves downward.

  When the dedicated key K is rotated about 40 degrees clockwise (clockwise in FIG. 1) when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1), the cam 52 moves from the locked state to the left in FIG. The state shown in FIG. 6B rotated about 40 degrees (unlocked state of the front frame 12) is obtained. In this state, the upper and lower flange members 41A and 41B are moved downward by a predetermined distance together with the operating member 30 by the rotation of the cam 52, and correspond to the flange members 41A and 41B and the flange members 41A and 41B. The engagement with the metal fittings 11a and 11b (see FIG. 2) is released. By releasing the engagement between the flange members 41A and 41B and the metal fittings 11a and 11b, the front frame 12 is in an unlocked state in which the movement restriction in the opening direction is released.

  In the unlocked state of the front frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 6B), the second arm portion 55 of the cam 52 is disposed so as to overlap the second photosensor 57, and the second arm portion 55 is moved by the photosensor 57. Detected. On the other hand, since the first arm portion 54 of the cam is displaced from the first photosensor 56, that is, outside the detection range of the first photosensor 56, the first photosensor 56 does not detect the first arm portion 54. Therefore, when the front frame 12 is unlocked, the control device and the hall computer of the pachinko machine 10 receive the detection signal “non-detection of the first arm portion 54” from the first photosensor 56 and the second photosensor. The detection signal of “detection of second arm portion 55” is received from 57, and the front frame 12 is in an unlocked state when it is “detection of first arm portion 54” and “detection of second arm portion 55”. to decide.

  As described above, in the locking device 20 of the first embodiment, the arrangement position of the cam 52 (more specifically, the cam 52 when the cylinder lock 50 is operated by the dedicated key K as a specific operation member). When the photosensors 56 and 57 detect the first and second arm portions 54 and 55), a detection signal is output. Therefore, a detection signal can be output only by a qualified person (game room manager) possessing a specific operation member. In addition, since the cylinder lock 50 is provided with the photosensors 56 and 57 for detecting that an operation by a specific operation member is performed and outputting a detection signal, a member not directly related to the game for the player is provided. The increase in the number of parts due to can be suppressed. That is, it is not necessary to provide a support base for supporting the photosensors 56 and 57, or to provide a transmission member for transmitting the operation of the cylinder lock 50 to a sensor arranged away from the cylinder lock 50. Can be suppressed.

  Further, since the control device and the hall computer of the pachinko machine 10 can make the front frame 12 and the glass frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10 locked or unlocked in real time, the change of the locked or unlocked state Can be quickly detected and used for various purposes. In other words, the detection signals from the sensors 56 and 57 can be effectively used as triggers for various controls.

  For example, when the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13 continues to be unlocked for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 5 minutes or longer), the control means may be controlled to notify the occurrence of an error with a lamp or sound. If the unlocked state continues due to an illegal act or an abnormal situation, the player or the playground may be unfairly disadvantaged, but the player or the administrator of the playground indicates that the unlocked state is controlled by the control means. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in damage due to the continuation of the unlocked state.

  As an example in which signals from the photo sensors 56 and 57 are used for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and the like, the following can be considered. For example, when a ball is lost from the storage tank of the pachinko machine 10 or when an abnormality (error) such as a clogged ball occurs, the error recovery operation is completed when the error is notified by lamp lighting or audio output. It is necessary for the game hall manager to stop the lighting of the lamp and the sound output. Conventionally, a game hall administrator operates a predetermined key to open the front frame, and further operates a stop switch (for example, a reset switch) provided inside the pachinko machine to stop the lamp lighting and sound output. Was.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, when the occurrence of an error is notified, when the unlocking operation of the front frame 12 is performed and the detection signal of the photosensor 57 is input to the control device, the lamp lighting or sound output is performed. Control of error cancellation to be stopped may be performed. The cylinder lock 50 as a reset switch can be operated directly from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 without operating the reset switch after opening the front frame 12 purposely, and the reset switch can be easily operated. be able to. In addition, there is no need to provide a reset switch, and the apparatus directly related to the game for the player, that is, a liquid crystal display, a game board, etc., can be enlarged by the amount of the reduced reset switch arrangement space. A powerful game can be provided to the player. Further, since the front frame 12 is maintained in a closed state without being opened even in an unlocked state, the front frame 12 is not opened even when the dedicated key K is rotated, Makes it possible to perform an error canceling operation more easily.

  In addition, when the detection signal of the photosensor 56 output by the unlocking operation of the glass frame 13 is input to the control device, the control device may perform error cancellation control. The glass frame 13 is opened forward by a mechanism (not shown) when unlocked, so that if the qualified person does not intend to turn off the error lamp, the error cancel operation is erroneously performed. Can be noticed by suggesting that an erroneous detection signal is output from the photo sensor 56 by opening the glass frame 13.

  Further, as an example of effectively using the detection signals output from the photosensors 56 and 57 as a trigger for control in the hall computer, the following can be considered. When a surveillance camera system is provided as an amusement facility, when a hall computer receives a detection signal indicating that a specific pachinko machine 10 has been unlocked from the front frame 12 or the glass frame 13, Control such as temporarily strengthening camera monitoring by turning the lens of the monitoring camera toward a specific pachinko machine 10 and zooming up is also possible.

  Further, only one of the first photosensor 56 and the second photosensor 57 according to the rotation operation of the dedicated key K detects the arm portions 54 and 55 of the cam 52 and outputs a detection signal. Therefore, as a general rule, the first photo sensor 56 outputs a detection signal of “first arm portion 54 detection” and the second photo sensor 57 outputs a detection signal of “second arm portion 55 detection”. I don't get it. Therefore, in the unlikely event that such a combination of detection signals is output, the control device of the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer should cause the locking device 20 to determine that some mechanical or electrical failure has occurred. It is possible to execute a process such as displaying a warning indicating that a failure has occurred in the locking system of the pachinko machine. That is, the signals from the first and second photosensors 56 and 57 can be used for failure determination of the locking device 20.

  Next, with reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the locking device 100 of 2nd Example is demonstrated. In the locking device 20 of the first embodiment described above, the photosensors 56 and 57 are fixed to the cylinder lock 50, whereas in the locking device 100 of the second embodiment, the photosensors 56 and 57 are connected to the connecting member 71. The detection unit is formed by being fixed to the frame body 21, and the detection unit is screwed together with the cylinder lock 70 to the frame body 21 by two screws 27 and 27. Hereinafter, in the description of the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment described above will be denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the main part of the locking device 100 of the pachinko machine in the second embodiment when viewed from the left side, and FIG. 8 is a rear view of the main part of the locking device 100 (in the direction of arrow VIII in FIG. 7). FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the locking device 100 has a first photosensor 56 and a second photosensor 57 fixed to a plate-like connecting member 71, and the first photosensor 56 and the second photosensor 57. The photo sensor 57 and the connecting member 71 are integrated to form a detection unit. The connecting member 71 is formed with two screw holes through which the screws 27 are inserted. By inserting the screws 27, 27 into the two screw holes, the detection unit is attached to the frame body 21 together with the cylinder lock 70. It is tightened together.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine of the second embodiment, the detection unit provided in the locking device 100 is fastened together with the cylinder lock 70 together with the cylinder lock 70 by the screws 27, 27. , 27 can be loosened to remove the detection unit from the cylinder lock 70. That is, the detection unit is detachably fixed to the cylinder lock 70, and the detection unit and the cylinder lock 70 can be handled separately. Therefore, when either one of the detection unit or the cylinder lock 70 is broken down, when either one is reused when the game machine is discarded, or to the cylinder lock procured independently at the game hall side At the time of replacement, etc., while removing only one unnecessary member, it is possible to continue using it while leaving the necessary member. For example, it is possible to replace only the cylinder lock 70 while leaving the photosensors 56 and 57 (detection unit) provided in the locking device 100, and the pachinko machine with the locking device 100 is installed from the beginning after purchase. It is possible to flexibly respond to a request on the game hall side that it is desired to replace the cylinder lock 70 with another cylinder lock independently procured on the game hall side. Note that the photosensors 56 and 57 are not necessarily fixed to the cylinder lock 70 in a state where the photosensors 56 and 57 are integrated with each other, and screw holes for inserting the screws 27 are provided in the photosensors 56 and 57, respectively. The photosensors 56 and 57 may be fixed to the cylinder lock 70 so that the photosensors 56 and 57 can be separately attached to and detached from the cylinder 70.

  Further, since the detection unit and the cylinder lock 70 are fixed to the frame body 21 by screws 27, 27 for fixing the detection unit to the frame body 21, the detection unit and the cylinder lock 70 are used by using separate fasteners. Compared to the case of fixing to the frame body 21, the number of fasteners such as screws can be reduced and the assembling work can be simplified. Furthermore, the relative positional relationship between the first and second sensors 56 and 57 forming the detection unit is uniquely determined by the connecting member 71 and the detection unit is fixed to the frame body 21 at two locations. The detection unit can be accurately positioned with respect to the frame body 21 and the cam 52 with almost no assembly error by simply performing an assembly operation using 27 and 27. For this reason, the detection unit can be easily positioned without being disturbed by the mounting position and orientation of the photosensors 56 and 57, and the arm portions 54 and 55 of the cam 52 can be detected by the photosensors 56 and 57. Accuracy can also be increased.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, photosensors are used as the first and second sensors constituting the detection means, but instead of this, mechanical or contact sensors such as microswitches may be used. .

  In the above embodiment, the cylinder locks 50 and 70 and the photosensors 56 and 57 for outputting the detection signal when the dedicated key K is operated are provided in the locking devices 20 and 100. However, the locking devices 20 and 100 are not necessarily provided. It is not necessary to provide the cylinder locks 50 and 70 and the photosensors 56 and 57 in the 100. A cylinder lock that operates in response to the operation of the dedicated key is provided separately from the locking device, and the dedicated key is operated in the cylinder lock. A sensor that detects this and outputs a detection signal may be provided.

  You may implement this invention in the game machine of a different type from the said Example. For example, you may make it implement as various game machines, such as an alepath, a sparrow ball, and the game machine which the so-called pachinko machine and the slot machine united.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the detecting means is detachably fixed to the operated unit. Since the detection means is detachably fixed to the operated unit, the detection means and the operated unit can be handled separately. Therefore, when either one of the detection means or the operated unit is out of order, when either one is reused when the gaming machine is discarded, or the operated unit is procured independently by the game arcade At the time of replacement, etc., while removing only one unnecessary member, it is possible to continue using it while leaving the necessary member.

  For example, since a wide variety of gaming machines are generally installed in game halls, specific operation members required for operation of the operated units are provided in each gaming machine, regardless of the type of gaming machine. However, when the detecting means is fixed to the operated unit so as not to be detachable, the cost required for replacing the operated unit is increased by the amount corresponding to the detecting means. According to the gaming machine 1, since the detection means is detachably fixed to the operated unit, when the gaming place where the gaming machine is purchased replaces the operated unit, the detection means provided in advance is used. Only the operated unit can be replaced while diverting, and the cost required for replacing the operated unit can be reduced.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a fastener that detachably fixes the detection unit to the operated unit and fixes the detection unit and the operated unit at a predetermined arrangement position in the gaming machine. A gaming machine 2. Since the detection means and the operated unit are fixed at a predetermined arrangement position by a fastener that fixes the detection means to the operated unit, the operated unit and the detection means may be connected to the predetermined unit using separate fasteners. The number of parts can be reduced and the assembling work can be simplified as compared with the case of attaching to the arrangement position. In addition, after removing the fastener and replacing the operated unit with another operated unit, if the detecting means is attached together with another operated unit, only the operated unit is replaced while diverting the detecting means. Can do. Examples of the fastener include a screw, a screw, or a bolt that can be attached to and detached from a predetermined engagement hole, such as a bolt. The fastener may fix the detection means and the operated unit to the operated unit before the detection means and the operated unit are fixed at a predetermined arrangement position in the gaming machine. The detection means is not fixed to the operated unit before being fixed at the predetermined arrangement position in the gaming machine, and the detection means and the operated unit are fixed to the predetermined arrangement position in the gaming machine. The detection means may be fixed.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the detection means includes at least two or more sensor members that respectively detect a state operated by the specific operation member, and a connecting member that connects the two or more sensor members. A gaming machine 3 characterized by that. Since the detection means includes two or more sensor members that detect a state operated by a specific operation member, a qualified person (for example, a game hall manager) possessing the specific operation member has 1 Two or more different signals (detection signals) can be output by operating one operated unit with the operating member, and the installation space is reduced by providing a plurality of operated units for outputting a plurality of detection signals. In addition, a plurality of detection signals can be output with a simple operation. Further, since two or more sensor members are connected by the connecting member, each sensor member is unitized and the relative position between the sensor members is uniquely determined. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the positions of the plurality of sensor members and the operated unit by adjusting the relative position between the detecting means and the operated unit only once. The position adjustment operation between the operated unit and the detection means at the time can be performed smoothly.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the detection means is integrated with the operated unit. If the control of a gaming machine, hall computer, or the like is not performed accurately, the player or the game hall may suffer disadvantages, so that the control requires high reliability. For this reason, when the detection signal output by the detection means is used for controlling a gaming machine or a hall computer, the detection means is required to accurately detect that an operation by a specific operation member has been performed. However, if the operated unit and the detection means are separable, when only the operated unit is replaced by a game hall administrator or the like, the detection means is placed at an incorrect position with respect to the operated unit. There is a possibility. If the detection means is disposed at an incorrect position, an erroneous detection signal may be output by the detection means, and erroneous control may be performed. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 4, since the detection means is integrated with the operated unit, the detection means is also removed when the operated unit is replaced. When attaching another operated unit, it is attached in combination with another operated unit and another detection means, or only another operated unit is attached. Therefore, in the combination of the operated unit and the detection means that are attached in advance by the gaming machine manufacturer, only the operated unit is not replaced, and the operated unit and the detection means are arranged in the wrong positions. As a result, it is possible to prevent accidental control of the gaming machine or the like.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, wherein the operated unit includes an interlocking member that interlocks with an operation by the specific operation member, and the detection means A gaming machine 5 that detects a movement or an arrangement position and outputs a detection signal.

  In the gaming machine 5, the detection means is configured by a non-contact type sensor that detects a movement or an arrangement position of the interlocking member without contacting the interlocking member and outputs a detection signal. Game machine 6. A malfunction or error in the gaming machine directly affects the profits of the player or the game hall, and high reliability is required for controlling the gaming machine. According to the gaming machine 6, since the detection means is configured by a non-contact sensor, a signal frequently used as a gaming machine (for example, an error cancellation signal) is used as a detection signal output from the detection means. Even if comprised, the to-be-operated unit and a sensor are not rubbed, the failure of a sensor can be prevented, and the reliability with respect to the action | operation of a sensor can be maintained continuously.

  In the gaming machine 6, the non-contact type sensor is a photosensor having a light emitting unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit. If a sensor that detects the position of the interlocking member in a non-contact manner is used as a sensor that detects the position of the interlocking member in a non-contact manner, abnormal operation is likely to occur due to external noise, etc. It is easy to output a signal. According to the gaming machine 7, since the non-contact type sensor is a photo sensor, it is less affected by noise or the like, and can further improve the reliability of the detection signal output.

  In the gaming machine 6 or 7, the interlocking member provided in the operated unit is uniquely interlocked with an operation by the specific operation member. Since the interlocking member is uniquely interlocked with the operation by the specific operation member, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of operating only the interlocking member and outputting an unauthorized detection signal without operating the operation member. It should be noted that the interlocking member provided in the gaming machine 8 does not need to be a member that does not move at all when an operation by a specific operation member is not performed. It may be movable. The interlocking member provided in the gaming machine 8 is configured to be movable in a smaller amount than when a detection signal is output by the detection means unless an operation by a specific operation member is performed.

  2. The gaming machine 9 according to claim 1, wherein the operated unit operates in response to an operation with a key having a specific outer shape. Since the member that operates the operated unit is a key having a specific outer shape, for example, a cylinder lock generally used for locking and unlocking a door (glass frame, front frame, etc.) is used as the operated unit. In this case, the development cost of the operated unit can be reduced. The key having a specific outer shape may be a key having an outer shape uniquely defined for the operated unit, or storage means for storing the outer shape of an operable key. A key having an outer shape stored in the storage means of the operated unit may be used.

  In the gaming machine 9, the operated unit includes a keyhole for inserting the key, and the detection means (or the interlocking member) is provided on the opposite side of the keyhole in the operated unit and the keyhole is inserted. The gaming machine 10 is arranged so as to overlap the operated unit in a direction view. Since the detection means (or the interlocking member) is arranged so as to overlap the operated unit in the keyhole insertion direction view, the amount of the detection means (or the interlocking member) protruding from the operated unit can be reduced and the detection can be performed. By providing the means (or interlocking member), the required space can be reduced. In addition, since the detection means (or interlocking member) is provided on the opposite side of the keyhole in the operated unit, an unauthorized operation (for example, inserting a wire from a gap into the interlocking mechanism directly from the keyhole side to the detection means (or interlocking member)) Even if an attempt is made to move a member illegally, the operated unit itself is in the way and is difficult to operate. Therefore, crime prevention can be improved.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the main body member, an opening / closing member pivotally supported to be openable / closable with respect to the main body member, and an opening direction of the opening / closing member with respect to the main body member. And a regulating member for regulating the movement of the operated unit and releasing the regulation in conjunction with the operation of the operated unit. Since the restricting member releases the restriction on movement of the opening / closing member in the opening direction in conjunction with the operation of the operated unit, movement control of the opening / closing member is performed using one operating member that operates the operated unit. And the detection signal output by the detection means can be performed together. In addition, for qualified persons who must possess a plurality of operation members having different shapes for each type of gaming machine, the number of operation members necessary for possession can be reduced, and possession of operation members and selection of necessary operation members. Can be easily performed. As the opening / closing member, for example, a glass frame that is supported by a front frame as a main body member and covers a game board surface, or a board or game medium that is supported by an outer frame as a main body member and controls a game is paid out. The front frame etc. which cover a payout apparatus etc. are illustrated.

  In the gaming machine 11, the detection means changes the output state of the detection signal when the movement restriction in the opening direction of the opening / closing member is canceled by the operation by the specific operation member. Game machine 12. The detection means changes the output state of the detection signal when the restriction on movement of the opening and closing member is released, that is, when the opening and closing member is unlocked. Thus, two operations, that is, the output of the detection signal from the detection means and the unlocking operation of the opening / closing member can be performed. In addition, since the output state of the detection signal changes when the restriction on movement of the opening / closing member is released, the detection signal is used as a signal indicating whether the opening / closing member is locked or unlocked. can do. Therefore, for example, a detection signal output from the detection means can be used as a signal for performing monitoring control of the gaming machine by the hall computer.

  The detection means may be any means that changes the output state of the detection signal when the restriction on movement of the opening / closing member in the opening direction is released. For example, the detection signal may not be output when the movement of the opening / closing member in the opening direction is restricted, and the detection signal may be output when the movement restriction is released. The detection means may not output a detection signal when the movement restriction in the opening direction of the opening / closing member is released, and may output a detection signal when the movement is restricted. . Furthermore, the detection means may output a separate detection signal corresponding to whether or not the movement restriction in the opening direction of the opening / closing member has been released to change the output state of the detection signal.

  In the gaming machine 12, one opening / closing member whose movement restriction in the opening direction is released when the specific operating member is operated in one procedure, and the one operating member provided separately from the one opening / closing member. And the other opening / closing member that releases the movement restriction in the opening direction when operated in other procedures, and the detection means is in a state in which the movement restriction in the opening direction of the two opening / closing members is released Even so, the output state of the detection signal is changed when the movement restriction on at least one of the opening and closing members that maintain the closed state is released. In general, an opening / closing member provided in a gaming machine has an opening / closing member (for example, a front frame) that maintains a closed state even when the movement restriction in the opening direction is released, and the movement restriction in the opening direction is released. In some cases, an opening / closing member (for example, a glass frame) is opened by a biasing force such as a spring. According to the gaming machine 13, when the movement restriction on the opening / closing member that maintains the closed state is released even when the movement restriction in the opening direction is released, the detection means changes the output state of the detection signal. Therefore, the output state of the detection signal can be changed without opening the opening / closing member. Therefore, a qualified person having a specific operation member can easily output a detection signal when there is no need to open the opening / closing member.

  In the gaming machine 12 or 13, one opening / closing member whose movement restriction in the opening direction is released when the specific operating member is operated in one procedure, and the one opening / closing member are provided separately from the specific opening / closing member. The opening and closing member is released from the restriction of movement in the opening direction when the operation member is operated in another procedure, and the detection means is released from restriction of movement in the opening direction of the two opening and closing members. The gaming machine is characterized in that the output state of the detection signal is changed when the movement restriction on at least one of the opening and closing members released in the case of release is released. Generally, an opening / closing member provided in a gaming machine includes an opening / closing member (for example, a front frame) that maintains a closed state even when the movement restriction in the opening direction is released, and the movement restriction in the opening direction is released at the same time. There is an opening / closing member (for example, a glass frame) opened by an urging force such as a spring. According to the gaming machine 14, the detection means changes the output state of the detection signal when the movement restriction on the opening and closing member that is opened when the movement restriction in the opening direction is released, so that the specific operation is performed. When the output state of the detection signal is changed by the operation of the member, the opening / closing member is opened. Therefore, when a qualified person having a specific operation member changes the output state of the detection signal by mistake, the qualified person is made aware of the output state of the erroneous detection signal by opening the opening / closing member, and promptly performs treatment. be able to.

  The procedure for operating the operation members in the gaming machines 13 and 14 is configured by one operation of moving or rotating the operation member by a predetermined amount in a specific direction after the specific operation member is arranged at a predetermined position in the operated unit. Or a procedure composed of a plurality of operations for moving or rotating the operation member a predetermined amount in a predetermined direction a plurality of times after a specific operation member is arranged at a predetermined position in the operated unit. Also good. Examples of the procedure constituted by a plurality of operations include a combination of a first operation for moving a specific operation member 5 mm to the back side and a second operation for rotating 40 degrees clockwise.

  In any one of the gaming machines 11 to 14, the operated unit includes an engaging portion that is interlocked with the operation by the specific operating member and is engaged with the restricting member, and the detecting means is engaged with the engaging unit. The gaming machine 15 is characterized by detecting a part and outputting a detection signal. In general, a glass frame or a front frame provided as an opening / closing member is provided with an operated unit, and a regulating member for regulating the opening of the opening / closing member and an operated unit are engaged by an engaging portion provided in each. Configured to work together. According to the gaming machine 15, the detection means detects the engagement portion that engages with the regulating member in the operated unit and outputs a detection signal, so that the detection is performed while following the structure of the conventional operated unit. The output function of the detection signal by the means can be provided, the development cost can be reduced, and the detection means can be easily retrofitted to a conventional gaming machine using the same operated unit. In addition, as an engaging part, the engaging part etc. which protruded in the outer peripheral surface of the cam provided in the to-be-operated unit, and were formed in the disk shape, or were formed indented etc. are mentioned, for example. The detecting means may detect the movement or arrangement position of the engaging portion and output a detection signal.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 15, further comprising control means for controlling the gaming machine, wherein the detection means outputs a detection signal to the control means. A gaming machine 16 to play. Since the detection signal is output from the detection means to the control means, the detection signal output from the detection means can be used to control the gaming machine. For example, in a gaming machine that notifies the occurrence of a predetermined error to the outside using a lamp, voice, or the like, control means determines whether or not a detection signal is input to the control means when the occurrence of the error is notified And when the detection signal is input to the control means, the detection signal is used to execute the process of canceling the error occurrence state.

  Any one of the gaming machines 11 to 15 includes a control unit that controls the gaming machine, and the control unit detects the detection signal as a release signal that indicates whether or not the restriction of movement of the opening and closing member is released. A gaming machine 17 using a detection signal output from the means. By using the detection signal output from the detection means as a release signal indicating whether or not the movement restriction of the opening / closing member in the release direction has been released, the control of the gaming machine performed by the control means is further diversified. be able to. For example, when the movement restriction in the opening direction of the opening / closing member continues to be released for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 5 minutes or longer), the control means determines that an abnormal situation has occurred, and an error is generated by a lamp or sound. Control to notify can be performed.

  18. The gaming machine 18 according to claim 1, further comprising output means for outputting a detection signal output by the detection means to an external device. Since the output means for outputting the detection signal output from the detection means to an external device is provided, the detection signal is output to the island management device or hall computer that manages multiple gaming machines and used for control can do. For example, when a hall computer receives a detection signal output from a specific gaming machine by a detection means, the gaming machine that outputs the detection signal is strengthened by a surveillance camera to control crime prevention purposes. Use of a detection signal is an example of information to be performed. In addition, as an output means, the terminal provided in order to output a detection signal may be sufficient, for example, or the transmission apparatus which wirelessly transmits a detection signal may be sufficient.

  The gaming machine 19 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 18, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, The game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls when starting the dynamic display of the identification information, and to pay out many balls when a special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
50 Cylinder lock (operated unit)
56, 57 Photosensor (detection means)
K Dedicated key (operation member)

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  A game machine including an operated unit that operates in response to an operation by a specific operation member, and detecting that an operation by the specific operation member has been performed in the operated unit and outputting a detection signal A gaming machine characterized by providing means.

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